Los Angeles networking inspired by the legacy of the late Carl Terzian
RAB CONSULTING. LLC., the brainchild of Ron Burkhardt and Elizabeth J. Carlisle, serves to preserve and build upon the network and traditions of the late Carl Terzian. RAB Consulting connects nonprofits with people who are interested in making the world a better place. We also hold professional networking events and seminars in the greater Los Angeles area. Let us help connect you with something your passionate about. Get involved - join us today!
Ron Burkhardt - Having represented hundreds of tenants in the last 25 years, and also being a prominent member of Newmark Knight Frank's national non-profit division, he works with such clients as Autism Speaks, Inc., Make-A-Wish Foundation, National Immigration Law Center, 211 LA County, CoachArt, Michelson Found Animals Foundation, Los Angeles Education Partnership, Los Angeles Mission, CalCPA and the Reason Foundation to name a few. He has also represented corporate tenants such as Chanje Energy, Amazon.com, Woodside Energy, Neutrogena, On Assignment, Inc., NetApp Inc., DeVry University and Rocket Fuel in their leasing requirements.
Elizabeth J. Carlisle - Elizabeth J. Carlisle is an award-winning actress and acting coach. She is a series regular in The Rich and the Ruthless, in which she plays the part of Emmy Abernathy. Elizabeth just finished shooting Veronica Mars. Season 3 of The Rich and the Ruthless which will be airing on May 23 on UMCTV.
We believe in the value of relationships.
Your greatest asset is who you know.
Follow up and follow through.
What we do
RAB Consulting helps business-minded people make professional connections with nonprofits they care about. We find value in the unique life experiences of all our members, fostering authentic relationship building through fun and elegant events.
We organize networking events for at amazing venues - across Los Angeles - inviting our members to connect, share, and network.
Westside Family Health Center, a federally qualified community health center in the midst of a capital campaign which is making us literally counting our dollars, hosted - and Ron Burkhardt and Elizabeth J. Carlisle organized - a breakfast at the Beverly Hilton Hotel with 22 pre-vetted individuals who are interested in making the world a better place. We all spent a deeply meaningful two hours sharing the “front and back” of our cards - meaning we shared our work and also what gives our life meaning. This alchemy for networking events works magic. I can easily say, four months later, that 99% of the guests have at least met with us, toured, or made a donation, and a good number agreed to serve on our fundraising Advisory Group or referred others to serve.
We will continue to “follow up and follow through” as Carl Terzian wisely taught us. I highly recommend Ron and Elizabeth's networking events. Our breakfast was a very worthwhile investment (with a high ROI) and we will certainly do it again.
Pictured: Celia Bernstein, Director of Development for the Westside Family Health Center. Rich Schmitt / Staff Photographer Palisadian-Post.
No. We work on an event-by-event basis, so there is no need for long term contracts. We value relationships and offer packages for clients who maintain event schedules.
No. Guests are not charged entry. All guests receive complimentary parking and buffet.
Currently, most events are held in the morning. Doors open at 7:30 AM, program begins promptly at 8:00 AM and ends at 10:00 AM.
Anyone who is interested in "paying it forward", by connecting and supporting nonprofits that interest them, is encouraged to visit our guest signup page. Guest requests are matched with upcoming events an a case-by-case basis.
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We can't wait to reconnect and establish new relationships! Stay safe and stay in touch!
Inspired by the legacy of the late networking guru Carl Terzian, Ron Burkhardt and Elizabeth J. Carlisle have picked up the mantle and are running with it through their new company, RAB Consulting, LLC.
c/o Ron Burkhardt
1875 Century Park East, Suite 1380
Los Angeles, CA 90067
April 2, 2020 - We can't wait to reconnect and establish new relationships! For now, we are following the guidelines set by LA County and working with venues to establish new event dates asap. Stay safe and keep in touch!
~RAB CONSULTING, LLC.