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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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32:11

Houston Children's Charity Chariots For Children With...

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2025/05/13

How does an organization effectively showcase how the funds raised from a signature fundraising event benefit the community they serve?In this episode, I talk with Laura Ward, Founder, President & CEO of Houston Children's Charity to discuss the organization's upcoming Chariots for Children event. For nearly 30 years, Houston Children's Charity has been one of Houston's top nonprofit events. This is due in large part to Laura Ward's vision, strong leadership, and passion for helping children in

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36:18

ReuNight For The Family Place With Jess Bass...

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2025/05/06

How does having a strong event committee help event chairs successfully execute their vision for a gala or signature fundraising event? Today, I talk with Holly Krug, Board Development Chair for The Family Place, and Jess Bass Bolander, and Melissa Keeling, co-chairs of ReuNight one of the organization's signature fundraising events. Featuring one of North Texas' strongest event committees, ReuNight is one of Texas' most anticipated galas each year. Proceeds from ReuNight benefit The Family

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House Of DIFFA With Jacob Samson and Payton Martin

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2025/04/29

What are the keys to hosting a successful fashion and runway show at your gala or signature fundraising event? Today, I talk with Jacob Samson and Payton Martin, co-chairs of DIFFA Dallas' signature fundraising event House of DIFFA 2025: Dreamstate. Over the past several decades, DIFFA has consistently been one of Texas' most anticipated, successful, fun, and fashionable signature fundraising events. As Texas' most fashionable gala, it features an epic jacket auction where the organization

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37:18

Performing Arts Houston Kaleidoscope Ball With Jordan...

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2025/04/01

How does an organization create fun, inventive themes that creates a loyal following for an annual signature fundraising event?Today, I talk with Performing Arts Houston Director of Development Jordan Drum to talk about the organization's annual signature fundraising event, The Kaleidoscope Ball: Rhapsody in Blue. For nearly 60 years, Performing Arts Houston connected audiences with exceptional artists through an array of diverse performances and learning experiences. Through these programs help

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50:43

HeartGift Gala With Christy Casey-Moore And Kristi Jones

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2025/03/25

How does an organization be a part of two highly successful signature fundraising events that are within a few weeks of one another?Today, I talk with HeartGift CEO Christy Casey-Moore and Vice President of Marketing and Fund Development, Kristi Jones to talk about their annual signature fundraising event, the HeartGift Gala. HeartGift provides life-saving congenital heart defect surgeries to children around the world who do not have easy access to care. Since the organization's founding in 2000,

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34:33

Children's Cancer Fund Gala With Jennifer Arthur And...

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2025/03/18

How does an organization effectively evolve its signature fundraising event so it remains a must-attend event year after year?Today, I talk with Jennifer Arthur, CEO of the Children's Cancer Fund and Children's Cancer Fund Board Member Shannon McGough to talk about the Children's Cancer Fund 35th Anniversary Gala. Over the past 35 years, the Children's Cancer Fund has raised millions to fulfill their mission to champion children in the fight against cancer. Funds received by the organization go

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39:00

Junior League Of Dallas Milestones Luncheon With...

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2025/03/11

How does an organization effectively host a signature fundraising event that draws top professionals during the workday? Today, I talk with Tandra Allen, President of the Junior League Of Dallas, and Lauren Combest, co-chair for the organizations signature fundraising event, The Milestones Luncheon. Over the past 103 years, the Junior League of Dallas has cultivated several generations of female leaders who have made a substantial impact on the North Texas community and beyond, growing to over

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41:06

Memorial Park Conservancy's The Park Ball With Monica...

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2025/03/04

How can does an organization effectively prepare an host a successful outdoor gala or signature fundraising event?Today, I talk with Monica Enriquez Clem, Sr. Director of Development of the Memorial Park Conservancy to talk about the organization's upcoming signature fundraising event, The Park Ball. For over 100 Years, residents of Houston and visitors from around the world have enjoyed this 1,500 acre majestic green space on the west side of Houston (which is almost twice the size of Central

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41:09

Houston Grand Opera Opera Ball 2025 With Allison...

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2025/02/25

How does an organization effectively partner with an outside event planner to carry out their vision for an annual gala or signauture fundraising event?Today, I talk with Allison Reeves, Director of Special Events for the Houston Grand Opera, and Katherine Cunningham, Associate Director of Special Events for the Houston Grand Opera to talk about the organization's upcoming signature fundraising event, Opera Ball 2025: Love is in the Air. One of Houston's top signature fundraising events for many

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33:06

Dallas Mavericks Foundation Mavs Ball With Hannah Turner

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2025/02/18

How can an business successfully create a foundation or nonprofit arm of their organization create a positive impact in their community? Today, I talk with Hannah Turner, Sr. Director of Corporate Responsibility and Executive Director of the Dallas Maverick's Foundation to talk about the organization's upcoming signature fundraising event, the Mavs Ball. Celebrating it's 10th anniversary, the Mavs Ball is one of Dallas' premiere nonprofit signature fundraising events. The nonprofit foundation of the

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41:30

Asia Society Texas Center's Tiger Ball With Bonna Kol...

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2025/02/11

How can a nonprofit transform any space in a way that effectively tells the story of the organization and inspires the audience to give more?Today, I talk with Bonna Kol, President of the Asia Society Texas Center and Rishi Varma, one of the co-chairs of Tiger Ball, the organization's signature fundraising events. This year's theme, Enchanting Shanghai will celebrate various aspects of both Shanghai and Chinese Culture. For many years, Tiger Ball has dazzled the audience with innovative themes that

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40:34

Imagine Muny Gala With Scotty Sayers And Suzanne...

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2025/02/04

How does a nonprofit and community leaders effectively use existing relationships to create a dynamic, fun, and compelling signature fundraising event that draws people from all corners of your community?Today, I talk with Scotty Sayers, Co-Chair of The Muny Conservancy and Suzanne Erickson, Director of Public Relations for the organizations upcoming signature fundraising event, Imagine Muny. The Muny Conservancy was founded to preserve and save the Lions Municipal Golf Course. Over the past 101

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36:00

CASABlanca Cheers To 40 Years With Erin Kozma, Kelly...

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2025/01/21

How does an organization successfuly host a milestone signature fundraising event that honors the past, celebrates the present, and provides vision for the future? Today, I talk with CASA of Travis County Director of Development Erin Kozma as well as Kelly Kopecky and Rachel Pry, co-chairs of CASABlanca, the organizations upcoming singature fundraising event. CASA of Travis County provides children with advocates for children in the legal system to who have experienced abuse or neglect. What makes

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44:42

Krewe de Kamp for All With Mary Beth Mosley and Paul...

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2025/01/14

How does an organization successfuly work with an event chair in a way that resepects the organization while putting a personal stamp on an event? Today, I talk with Camp for All Development Director Mary Beth Mosley and Paul Palmer, co-chair of the Krewe de Kamp for All, the organizations upcoming singature fundraising event.Camp for All allows children and adults with special needs the opportunity to experience camping and nature opportunities the the organizations 206 acre camp in Burton,

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38:47

Successfully Incorporating Talent Into Your...

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2025/01/07

How can an organization successfully integrate talent into a gala or signature fundraising event? Today, I chat the very talented artist, musician, and philanthropist Mela Sarajane Dailey to find out.This Grammy Award-winning performer has dazzled audiences on professional and philanthropic stages for many years. During her career, she has entranced many a room with solo performances, sizzle stages with duets, and brought crowds to their feet as a part of musical ensembles. Additionally, she

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Mark Updegrove On Moderating Effective Conversations...

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2025/01/02

What are the secrets to moderating engaging conversations with a high-profile, headline guest at your event? Today, I talk with Mark Updegrove, President & CEO of the LBJ Foundation to find out. Over the years, Mark has interviewed and/or moderated conversations with seven former Presidents including the late Jimmy Carter. In addition to speaking with Presidents, he has also moderated conversations with high-profile musicians, journalists, authors, and other cultural icons. In this episode,

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40:38

Tales Of A Billion Dollar Auctioneer With Lydia Fenet

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2024/12/17

What are the secrets to making live auctions fun, interesting, and successful? Today, I talk with one of the top auctioneers in the world, Lydia Fenet, Founder & CEO of the Lydia Fenet Agency to find out. After a highly-successful 25-year career as an auctioneer at Christie's, Lydia started her own auction firm, the Lydia Fenet Agency. Over the past 25 years, auctions she has helmed have raised over $1 billion. She has consistently and successfully gotten donors, patrons, collectors,

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50:55

The Keys To Successful Event Publicity With Cynthia...

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2024/12/10

What are the keys to getting publicity before and after an event? Today, I talk three top Public Relations Professionals Cynthia Smoot, Founder of Gangway Advertising, Jesse Parker Stowell, Founder of Parker|Phoenix Public Relations, and Dancie Perugini Ware, Founder of Dancie Perugini Ware Public Relations to find out.These three pros are among the very best in obtaining publicity for the nonprofit galas they have partnered with over the years. Over they years, they have represented top

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48:00

The Art Of Producing Fabulous Events With Steve Kemble

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2024/12/03

What are the secrets to hosting fabulous events that have your guests talking about them long after they end? Today I talk with event producer to the stars, Steve Kemble to find out.A top event producer of five-star events for decades, Steve has produced hundreds, if not thousands of events including galas, weddings, birthday parties, corporate events, and more. His positive attitude and penchant for always bringing the fun, wow, and heart it is easy to see how he has been one of the most

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33:41

Swing By!: Entertaining Recipes And The New Art Of...

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2024/11/26

What are the keys to hosting epic holiday events that have guests talking about them well into the new year? Today, special guest co-host Lance Avery Morgan and I talk with Stephanie Nass, author of Swing By!: Entertaining Recipes & the New Art of Gathering. Founder of the culinary lifestyle Chefanie, Stephanie has hosted successful events and gathering for years. She has put her expertise on paper in her new book, features 16 fun, festive ideas for creating unforgettable gatherings. In

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