Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation

Gaylord & Dorothy Donnelly Foundation presentation slide

Community-Focused Land Conservation in the Lowcountry

Making Eco-Awareness a Major Event

As Mother Nature’s Lowcountry champions, the Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation (GDDF) leverages the power of community to preserve our beautiful home for all its inhabitants. TRIO has helped this environmentally-conscious client strengthen its marketing ecosystem and advance its mission by supporting its annual Lowcountry Land Conservation Symposium.

How we helped

  • Event Planning & Execution
  • Event Site Coordination
  • Print & Digital Collateral
  • Email Marketing
  • Post-Event Follow-Up

The real impact

  • 135% attendance increase from 2022
  • 32 speakers organized for the 2024 event
  • $16,000 in land conservation donations coordinated ($500 per speaker)
Gaylord & Dorothy Donnelly Foundation Event Signage

A Clear Path To a Cleaner Lowcountry

Having a cohesive brand across all fronts is crucial for a successful event, and Team TRIO ensured this by creating a suite of marketing assets that delivered a seamless and engaging experience for all attendees. Virtual invitations and eblasts were thoughtfully designed to attract and inform participants ahead of the event, setting the stage for a well-attended symposium. In an effort to remain eco-conscious, TRIO carefully selected which pieces truly needed to be printed, prioritizing sustainability without wasting resources. On-site event signage directed attendees effortlessly through the venue, while detailed event pamphlets provided comprehensive coverage of seminars and speakers. This attention to detail ensured guests were well-informed and fully engaged with the day’s offerings.

Hands-On Support for A Seamless Event

Even the best ideas can falter without planning and execution. TRIO’s event marketing expertise ensure the Symposium was a success, providing meticulous venue and vendor coordination, as well as on-site event assistance.

By managing logistics, working closely with vendors, and collaborating with the venue on layouts and schedules, we enabled the foundation to focus on its mission, transforming the symposium into a memorable and impactful event for all.

Robust, event-branded brochures built excitement for the panelists of the day.

Team TRIO’s behind-the-scenes aid helped support the Foundation’s goals from start to finish.

Carefully curated marketing materials built interest in and momentum for GDDF’s efforts beyond the day.

TRIO has been a dedicated partner for the past several years in helping ensure that the Lowcountry Land Conservation Symposium is a success. There are many details involved in planning an event like this and having them take the lead gives our staff some peace of mind that everything will come together on event day.
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