LP. Activations
Bespoke Events & Programs
Curated by the LP., Activations are tailored to your goals to build relationships and engagement for your fundraiser, work, project, or mission.
What We Bring to the Table
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The LP. living room accommodates a 60 guest capacity.
Event hosting also includes catering and event management.
Want to host your event or program in the community? The LP. helps you find + coordinate the perfect space for your event in Chicago and beyond.
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The LP. works with you to create a bespoke event experience targeted to your goals.
This includes:
Curation of invitation list for your mission or focus
Invitation suite design + RSVP management
Event follow ups and reminders
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The LP. consults on programming for your event, with your specific goals of connection, fundraising, and engagement in mind.
Some past programs:
Panels + Speaker Series
Roundtables or Talkbacks
Presentations or Performances
Site Specific Tours, Visits, or Meetings
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In collaboration with Do You Ever the LP. works with your communications team to craft digital and print marketing and communication assets for your Activation event or program.
The LP.’s email audience is very active, with a 60% or higher open rate.
FAQ’s
Your gathering questions, answered.
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Activations are for anyone who is looking to cultivate new relationships for engagement. However, Activations are usually most successful with an organization or alike relationship working with the LP. to bring the event to life.
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Once you submit the form below, you will meet for a call with Mirja to figure out if your goals are a good match for an Activation event or program.
We work together over a 6 week period through Zoom and email. After we set the date for your Activation program or event, the LP. manages invite and program details.
During our engagement, we also meet for a prep call, and post event briefing.
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The LP. takes on one Activation per quarter. Currently, there is an Activation opening for Fall 2025 and January 2026.
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Activations are ideal for small organizations, businesses, institutions, or individuals looking to deepen their connection with Chicago audiences through a bespoke program or event.
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An LP. Activation is a bespoke curated event or program with the goal of introducing your organization or project to a new supporting audience.
As such, the programming is built specifically for the audience invited.
With the added lift and support of the LP., an Activation will cultivate new relationships and opportunities for engagement.
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Activations were born from requests of the LP. to create bespoke programs and events. As such, there is a fee to support the work of the LP. in planning and executing an Activation event.
Activation Events start at $2,500. Final cost is determined via proposal after the intake call.
If you have an annual Development budget, an Activation is a great investment.
Book your Activation with the LP.
Mirja Spooner // Curator of Connection
Meet Your Host
For the last 20 years, Mirja has created a robust community in Chicago within the non-profit space. Thoughtful gathering and program curation, centered around community and collaboration, is at the forefront of all she does.
Mirja is deeply passionate about engagement, knowing anyone can step into this work. There are many ways to engage; volunteer, sit on a board, work on a committee, or attend programming. Mirja and The Laksmi Project are passionate about opening doors so anyone can engage with Chicago non-profits, building new audiences for organizations, and regenerative relationships for all.
Mirja is a development leader, host, and founder of The Laksmi Project. Mirja works as a connector to cultivate relationships, engagements, and opportunities that contribute to a more abundant world. Her work lives at the intersection of community connection, strategic development, and financial engagement.