Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
Yvonne Bennett is a seasoned professional with an extensive background in the non-profit industry, celebrity advocacy, entertainment marketing, social good campaigns, fundraising, event production, strategic partnerships, and social media.
Current and past clients include: CARE, Women’s March, National Hispanic Media Coalition, TED/The Audacious Project, World Food Programme, March of Dimes, The Little Market, John Templeton Foundation, and more.
Developed and managed the entertainment marketing strategy for Make-A-Wish America to drive revenue and brand consideration through celebrity and entertainment industry campaigns, events, and programs.
Partnered with celebrities, athletes, and the entertainment industry on Make-A-Wish campaigns to drive revenue and brand consideration through digital fundraisers, strategic partnerships, charity streams, events, social media campaigns, and more.
Clients include: Mending Kids, Wildlands Network, The Hawn Foundation, MODERNBEAST, Bark Avenue Foundation, and more.
Conscious Living PR is a strategic and experienced public relations agency tailored towards conscious, philanthropic, eco-friendly, spiritual and wellness-related businesses, non-profit organizations, and individuals. If you're about the goodness in life, we want to help spread your message to the world. CLPR clients include: Red Carpet Green Dress, P.S. ARTS, Eccocentric Mom, MOSO Naturals, Hyla Frank, Platefit, and more.
Managed and produced the organization's fundraising and awareness events. Responsible for event design, budgets, contract negotiations, sponsorship fulfillment, celebrity outreach, content development, vendors, volunteers, and strategic partnerships. Sample Events: 2015 Los Angeles Benefit Gala, The HSUS's 60th Anniversary Benefit Galas - Los Angeles / Washington, DC / New York, The Genesis Awards Benefit Gala, To the Rescue! New York Annual Benefit Gala, Veg Appetit Gourmet Food/Tasting event, Academy Awards Oscar Charity Gifting Suite, community outreach events, and various industry and donor cultivation events. -Responsible for creating and developing celebrity advocacy campaigns and partnerships including confirming talent attendees for organizational events. Sample Celebrity Collaborations: Kesha, Sia, Kim Basinger, Kristen Bell, Jon Bernthal, Colbie Caillat, Kyle Chandler, Torrey DeVitto, Leonardo DiCaprio, Ian Harding, Woody Harrelson, Tricia Helfer, Leona Lewis, Wendie Malick, Laura Marano, Holland Roden, Ian Somerhalder, Paul Wesley, Bellamy Young -Managed HSUS' Events Manager, LA Office Internship Program, and event volunteers.
Created and produced H-Couture 2012 – the future of fashion. This inaugural event spotlighted five fur-free designers in a benefit runway fashion show. Designers featured: John Bartlett, Victoria Bartlett, Marc Bouwer, Kimberly Ovitz, Charlotte Ronson. The event was attended by over 300 donors and members of the media and was hosted by actors Paul Wesley and Torrey DeVitto. Additional events include: The Genesis Awards, To the Rescue! New York Benefit Gala, The Cast & Crew Wrap Party, and various industry and donor cultivation events. Managed all event budgets, contract negotiations, sponsorship fulfillment, and strategic partnerships. Responsible for creating and developing celebrity advocacy campaigns and partnerships for the organization and confirming talent in support of organization events.