Rice Consulting, LLC - Fundraising and Consulting Services for Maryland Democrats

Noteworthy Events

A Partial Listing of Noteworthy Rice Consulting Events

The Maryland Democratic Party (MDP) Events at the 2008 Democratic National Convention in Denver, Colorado

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Raised over half a million dollars in support of the Maryland Delegation to the Convention
Planned, coordinated, and staffed 15 events during the Convention, including Daily Delegation Breakfast Meetings, Convention Watch Parties, Nightly Receptions, and the Official Delegation Luncheon at the Denver Botanic Gardens
Managed transportation logistics, designed the official Maryland Delegation program, and coordinated housing reservations for the Delegation attendees
Worked side-by-side with multiple vendors and the Maryland Democratic Party to ensure a great Convention experience for all

Inaugural Ball Celebrating Mayor Sheila Dixon and the Jewels of Baltimore
December 2007

Ball held at the Baltimore Convention Center celebrating the inauguration of Sheila Dixon to her first full-term as Mayor
Rice Consulting coordinated sponsorships and ticket sales for the ball, as well as working side-by-side with 40 vendors to ensure every aspect of the ball went well

Celebrate Baltimore with Mayor Sheila Dixon
January 2007

First fundraising event marking the Mayor’s inauguration and kicking off her mayoral campaign
Held at the historic Frederick Douglass-Isaac Meyers Maritime Park Museum
overlooking Baltimore’s Inner Harbor
Over $425,000 raised in one night

Fall Family Fun Picnic for Senator Kathy Klausmeier at Baltimore County Game & Fish
September 2006

Several hundred participants enjoyed games of chance, wheels, raffles, children’s games, a live DJ and a horseshoe tournament while eating pit beef and supporting Senator Klausmeier’s successful re-election campaign

Meet Attorney General Candidate Doug Gansler Breakfast
June 2006

Rice Consulting organized this grassroots breakfast for then-Montgomery County State’s Attorney Doug Gansler to introduce him to the citizens of Harford County when running for the office of the Maryland Attorney General

Mid-Atlantic Financial Services Association Annual Legislative Dinner
2005-Present

Rice Consulting staff:

Coordinated this annual gathering of legislators and banking industry and financial services professionals in Annapolis
Provided the following services for the MFSA: coordination with the restaurant, invitation production and distribution, follow up with invited guests, event staffing

Other Events Planned and Executed by Rice Consulting:

Afternoon Tea
Young Professionals’ Happy Hour
Picnics
Cocktail Receptions
Intimate dinners for small groups of supporters with the candidate
Finance Committee Lunches & Dinners
Business Networking Happy Hour
International Fun Day in Montgomery County
Outdoor barbeques
Halloween Parties
Holiday Parties
Wine and Dessert Receptions
Boat Cruises
Candidate Birthday Parties

Fundraising is a marathon...not a sprint. Rice Consulting helps you to develop a long-term strategy for your fundraising goals.

Rice Consulting works with you to simplify the process of state and federal campaign compliance.

Through targeted outreach, Rice Consulting helps you empower your campaign and protect your seat.

Rice Consulting polishes your campaign image with custom campaign lit design, photography packages and website & social media management.

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