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Fun In Fundraising

Rob Giardinelli

Fun in Fundraising is a podcast that gives you behind-the-scenes access to the people behind top fundraising galas. Ranked Number 6 in FeedSprouts’ list of Top Fundraising Podcasts, each episode features host Rob Giardinelli talking with the leaders behind the top gala and signature fundraiser event chairs, honorees, producers, and non-profit executives. These events featured on Fun In Fundraising raise significant sums of money by producing fun, memorable experiences with guests and attendees

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Derek Blount - Aging Mind Foundation

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2023/06/13

How can you maximize the impact of the funds you raise at your annual gala or signature fundraiser? Aging Mind Foundation Board Treasurer, Derek Blount chats with Rob today about how the organization maximizes the funds raised throughout the year, including funds raised from their recent, successful gala titled Forget Me Not. Derek shares his insights on a wide range of topics including why the Aging Mind Foundation focuses on the cause of Alzheimer's Disease, how the organization partners with one

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Megan Campuzano - Dell Children’s Foundation

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2023/06/06

How do you streamline your gala or signature fundraiser so that you can offer a better experience for your donors while maximizing the amount raised? Director of Annual Giving Megan Campuzano, for the Dell Children's Foundation, chats with Rob today about how the organization was able to reduce the number of attendees while achieving a record fundraising amount of over $3 million for their recent annual Dell Children's Ball. Megan talks about a variety of topics on what it takes to produce a

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Cynthia Smoot - How to Engage Media For Your Gala

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2023/05/30

How do you engage with your local media outlets to help get the word out for your gala or signature fundraising event? We couldn't think of a better person to ask than Cynthia Smoot, who is the social editor for several media outlets chronicling galas and signature fundraising events including Curated Texan, Katy Trail Weekly, and Park Cities Lifestyle. Cynthia shares her expertise on several key topics including how specific organizations host successful galas and signature fundraising events,

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Lela Rose - Fresh Air Affairs

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2023/05/23

On this combined special edition of Fun In Fundraising and Success With Style podcasts, join hosts Rob Giardinelli and Lance Avery Morgan for a fun, lively, and inspiring chat with Dallasite-turned New York designer Lela Rose. Not only is she the insider fashionista’s fan favorite, but also she has a gorgeous new entertaining book,Fresh Air Affairs, from Rizzoli USA where she shares tips and details on how to elevate your next outdoor event.

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The Family Place - Joyce Goss

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2023/05/16

Joyce Goss is the honorary chair for the 10th annual ReuNight for The Family Place, an organization that has helped victims of family violence in the North Texas region for 45 years. One of the best and most beloved fundraisers in Texas, she has supported and chaired many types of events over the years for a wide range of non-profits including medical, children's, arts, and family organizations. Joyce talks about what compels her to support an organization, her advice on how to teach the next

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Texas Ballet Theater - Vanessa Logan and Janna Hinebaugh

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2023/05/09

How do you make opening night not only about the performance, but also an event that is a great way to engage donors and patrons? Vanessa Logan and Janna Hinebaugh from Texas Ballet Theater chat with us today about their Opening Night Dinners for the upcoming performances of Alice In Wonderland in Dallas and Fort Worth. Vanessa and Janna talk about the mission of Texas Ballet Theater, how to effectively engage multiple markets that an organization serves, the importance of having strong

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Janet Adderley - The Adderley School

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2023/05/02

How do you celebrate a milestone for your non-profit organization in a way that is memorable and will leave your audience wanting more? That is what we talk about in this episode with Janet Adderley, the founder of The Adderly School. A performing arts school that empowers children to find their voices to stand confidently in the world, it features an impressive list of notable alumni including Ben Platt, Gigi Hadid, and Jack Dylan Grazer. Listen to our fun, lively conversation where Janet shares

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Victoria McCullough and Jolie Cady - Center For Child...

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2023/04/25

Part of having your donors engaged is creating unique experiences they will never forget. Victoria McCullough and Jolie Cady from the Center for Child Protection are our guests today to talk about Ride Drive Give presented by The Nyle Maxwell Family of Dealerships. It offers donors the opportunity for to ride (as a passenger or in their own car!) on the Circuit of The AmericasTM racetrack, which is home to the Formula 1® United States Grand Prix. Victoria and Jolie talk about the mission of the

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Jennifer Stevens - Mack, Jack & McConaughey

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2023/04/18

President of JHL Company Jennifer Stevens is the event producer extraordinaire of Mack, Jack & McConaughey. Hosted by legendary University of Texas football coach Mack Brown, country music star Jack Ingram, and Academy Award®-winning actor Matthew McConaughey, it is one of the TOP fundraising galas in Texas each year. It raises millions to empower children with proceeds going to five partner organizations. Involved with the organization since its inception, Jennifer talks about the mission of MJ&M,

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Kirsten Herrscher - Bo’s Place

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2023/04/11

A signature fundraiser, or a gala with a great theme, always makes an event more fun and engaging such a Derby-themed party celebrating The Kentucky Derby. Kirsten Herrscher, the incoming president of Bo's Place, joins us to talk about their upcoming signature fundraiser, Hearts, Hats & Horseshoes: A Kentucky Derby Affair. In this segment, Kirsten talks about how she became involved in the organization, creating an engaged a network of volunteers and board members, as well as how to grow and scale

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33:26

Dr. Kelly J. Zúñiga - Holocaust Museum of Houston

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2023/04/04

Dr. Kelly Zúñiga the director of the Holocaust Museum of Houston, joins us to talk about the upcoming LBJ Moral Courage Award Dinner honoring Dr. Peter Hotez and Dr. Maria Elena Bottazzi 2022 Nobel Peace Prize Nominees for their efforts in helping develop an affordable, easy to produce COVID-19 vaccine. In this segment, Kelly talks about the museum's recent expansion, the trait the organization looks for in selecting honorees, and provides a sneak peak into this year's dinner. Additionally, Kelly

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Simone Wicha - Blanton Museum of Art

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2023/03/28

Simone Wicha is the Director of the Blanton Museum of Art, which is celebrates its 60th anniversary with a series of fantastic events highlighting this great milestone. The festivities kick-off with the biennial 2023 Blanton Gala - Celebrating 60: A New Landscape, which will feature the unveiling of the Blanton Museum of Art’s new grounds. In this fun and informative segment, Simone offers a sneak peek into this year's gala, as well as her expert insights on successfully carrying out a vision for

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38:54

Sarah Jo Hardin and Kristina Wrenn - Majestic Mad...

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2023/03/21

The Women's Council of the Dallas Arboretum is celebrating a series of milestone's this year. In addition to the council's 40th anniversary, the organization is hosting The 35th Annual Majestic Mad Hatter's Luncheon benefitting the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden. Each year, this storied event features some of the most creative and elaborate hats you will find anywhere. In this episode, Rob talks with Sarah Jo Hardin, President of the Women's Council of the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical

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Melissa Pinkerton and Amanda Mounts - Juvenile...

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2023/03/14

The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation will achieve the feat of hosting signature fundraising galas in each of the five largest Texas markets in a single month! This expanded episode features Melissa Pinkerton, development director for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation's North Texas/Oklahoma Chapter and Amanda Mounts, market leader for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation's Southern Texas Chapter who each talk with Rob about creating successful fundraisers that serve the mission of

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Andra Liemandt - Art of Kindness

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2023/03/07

Andra Liemandt Founder of The Kindness Campaign, an organization that provides accessible emotional health curriculum to children and adults in homes and classrooms, talks with Rob about her organization's signature fundraiser, Art of Kindness. The event, held over two days, features a gala for sponsors and is followed-up by a community event where the organization provides 1,000 tickets to students from Title I schools to participate. Andra offers a sneak peak to this year's Art of Kindness, how to

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Lisa Cooley - Texas Independence Day Dinner

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2023/02/28

Lisa Cooley is the event chair of the upcoming 19th Annual Texas Independence Day Dinner at the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum. The event, hosted by the Texas State History Museum Foundation, honors History Making Texans including this year's recipients Admiral William H. McCraven and Dallas Cowboys legend Roger Staubach. Lisa offers a sneak peak to this year's dinner as well as her expert insights from having chaired many successful galas in the past including engaging donors and the

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Natasa and Michael Valocchi - Second Stage Theatre...

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2023/02/21

Natasa and Michael Valocchi are the co-chairs of the inaugural Second Stage Theater's Winter's Ball in New York City, which supports playwrights from underserved and marginalized communities. This year's event will feature a performance by Michael R. Jackson, who created the Tony Award-winning play A Strange Loop and a dance party hosted by legendary musician Common. Natasa and Michael share the details about the event, how to get involved in a community you have recently moved to, and finding the

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Heidi Marquez Smith - 2023 Texas Medal Of Arts Awards

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2023/02/14

Heidi Marquez Smith, CEO of the Texas Cultural Trust, who hosts the upcoming Texas Medal of Arts Awards. The event honors 11 Texans who have made substantial contributions to the arts, which this year includes Miranda Lambert, Christopher Cross and Luke Wilson among others. Heidi shares information on the Texas Cultural Trust, how to engage celebrities and a sneak peek to this year's Texas Medal of Arts Awards.

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Lance Avery Morgan - How To Make Your Event Stand Out

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2023/02/12

Lance Avery Morgan has spent two decades covering the top galas around the world, as the editor-in-chief and creative director of his publications including bRILLIANT, The Society Diaries and Society Texas magazines. Lance shares his thoughts on the things to (and not to) do so your next gala or fundraiser is a fun, memorable experience that raises a lot of money and has guests talking about your event for a long time to come.

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