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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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39:33

Center For Child Protection's Dancing With The Stars...

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2024/11/19

How does an organization get majors donors actively involved in their signature fundraising event months in advance? Today, I talk with Bridget Ramey and Amy Beard, co-chairs of the upcoming Dancing with the Stars Austin benefiting the Center for Child Protection. One of Austin's top fundraising events each year, Dancing with the Stars features 12 local (and national) celebrities who are paired with a professional dancer practicing their routines for several months before the big event. Each duo

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Andy Roddick Foundation Gala With Michael Kitner

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2024/11/12

How does an organization effectively engage with high-profile individuals to obtain top-level talent to headline their gala or signature fundraising event? Today, I talk with Chief Development Officer of the Andy Roddick Foundation, Michael Kitner about the organization's upcoming signature event the Andy Roddick Foundation Gala. The Andy Roddick Foundation works to expand opportunities for young people to learn, thrive and succeed with special attention paid towards activities that happen outside

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39:42

A Writer's Garden Benefiting The Women's Council Of...

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2024/11/05

How does an organization host multiple successful signature fundraising events throughout the year that appeals to different aspects of their donor base? Today, I talk with Joni Krieg, the event chair for the upcoming Women's Council of the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden's A Writers Garden and the events strategic advisor, Dorothea Melzer. Each year, A Writer's Garden give donors and members the opportunity to mingle with acclaimed, well-known authors and artists in the nature, fashion,

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38:45

Folds Of Honor Gala With Meredith Allen Connally, Liz...

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2024/10/29

How does a gala or signature fundraising event effectively utilize receipients to help recruit and sustain new donors in an authentic, organic way? Today, I talk with Meredith Allen Connally and Liz Scott, Regional Development Officers for Folds of Honor and Liz Brees, a recipient of the organizations services.Folds of Honor is an organization that provides scholarships to families of fallen or disabled first responders and military veterans. Each year the North Texas Chapter of the

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36:42

Children's Museum Houston Noir Ball with Allison...

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2024/10/22

How does an organization create fun, inventive themes year after year that keeps donors continually engaged and surprised? Today, I talk with Allison Chávez and Whitney Burns, co-chairs of the upcoming Children's Museum Houston Noir Ball Held at The Corinthian, one of the most beautiful event spaces in Texas, the Children's Museum Houston event leaders and co-chairs continue to dazzle and lure donors to this majestic space by coming up with fun, innovative themes year after year. In this

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50:03

Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation Power Of...

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2024/10/15

How does an organization effectively vet guest speakers for a signature fundraising event? Today, I talk with President & CEO of the Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation, Julie Baker Finck to discuss one of the organization's upcoming signature fundraising events, The Power of Literacy Luncheon. The organization was founded in honor of the late First Lady's passionate commitment to providing access to literacy opportunities for people and children of all backgrounds. The Power of Literacy

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41:38

The Rise School Of Austin's Shine For Rise With...

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2024/10/08

How does an organization successfully rebrand it's signature fundraising event to evolve with the organization? Today, I talk with The Rise School Of Austin's Director of Development and Marketing, Rachel Parr Booth to talk about their upcoming signature fundraising event Shine For Rise. The Rise School of Austin is a pre-school that creates an inclusive learning environment for children of diverse learning abilities. Shine for Rise is one of Austin's most fun and anticipated Fall nonprofit

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40:14

Center For Child Protection Play Bingo Ladies...

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2024/10/01

How can an organization host a highly successful fundraiser as counterprogramming to another popular event? Today, I talk with the Center For Child Protection's Director of Donor Relations Amy Cranfill and Events Manager Kirby Cathey about the organization's annual Play Bingo Ladies Luncheon.Held on a Saturday morning each year, the Play Bingo Ladies Luncheon is one of Austin's most popular fundraising events. The event has over 1,000 people and almost always sells out within 24 hours of the

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42:30

Waterloo Greenway Conservancy Glow In The Park With...

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2024/09/24

How can an organization effectively draw multiple generations of their community to their annual gala or signature fundraising event? Today, I talk with Katherine Farmer-Thornhill and Gary Farmer, co-chairs of the Waterloo Greenway Conservancy's annual Glow In The Park Gala. This father-daughter duo is leading one of Austin's most notable and fun al fresco events. Guests will be on hand for a great night on the world-class Moody Amphitheater lawn for community and camaraderie that includes a

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44:54

Houston Professional Fire Fighters Association Red...

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2024/09/17

How can an organization use an annual calendar reveal to create a popular nonprofit fundraising event? Today, I talk with Houston Professional Fire Fighters Association Charitable Foundation Development Director Laura Stein and Elizabeth Stein, co-chair of Red Hot Gala 2024, the organization's signature fundraising event. Started shortly before the pandemic, the Red Hot Gala has quickly became a must-attend Houston Signature Fundraising Gala. One of the most fun, unique elements is the fashion

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46:04

SPCA Of Texas Fur Ball With Chris Luna And Maura Davies

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2024/09/10

How does an organization implement an effective leadership and communications strategy to create a successful gala or signature fundraising event? Today, I talk with Chris Luna, President & Chief Executive Officer of the SPCA of Texas, and Maura Davies, the organization's Vice President of Marketing Communications. The SPCA of Texas is the region's leading animal welfare organization. The organization's annual event, the Fur Ball draws hundreds of community leaders, animal lovers, and

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47:21

Sky High For Kids Ladies Who Brunch With Brittany...

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2024/08/27

How do you turn a small, intimate brunch into a seven-figure fundraising event? Today, I talk with Sky High For Kids Founder and CEO Brittany Franklin about the organization's signature fundraising event Ladies Who Brunch.Ladies who Brunch began as an small brunch for a couple of dozen people where Brittany could get to know the spouses of her board members better. Over the years, the event has evolved into a must-attend event that draws hundreds and now raises seven figures for her organization

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2024 Dallas Symphony Orchestra Gala With J. Denton...

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2024/08/20

What does it take successfully engage your audience at a gala or signature fundraising event that features multiple acts in an evening? Today, I talk with Dallas Symphony Orchestra Director of Events and Volunteer Services J. Denton Bricker and Patrick Means, co-chair of the 2024 Dallas Symphony Orchestra Gala.Long of of North Texas' most popular and successful annual galas, the Dallas Symphony Orchestra Gala features three highly engaging and entertaining acts during the evening. The first act

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2024 Cattle Baron's Ball With Lora Farris And Marjon...

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2024/08/13

What does it take for an organization to run a successful gala and get to the all-time the $100 milliion fundraising mark? Today, I talk with 2024 Cattle Baron's Ball co-chairs Lora Farris and Marjon Zabihi Henderson. The largest single-night fundraiser each year for the American Cancer Society, the Cattle Baron's Ball has been one of Dallas' (and the country's) most popular and successful galas since its founding in 1974. This year, the organization is poised to break the $100 million mark in

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35:40

Texas Advocacy Project's Black & White Ball With...

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2024/08/06

How can steady and passionate leadership help take your gala or signature fundraiser to become a must-attend event that raises seven figures? Today, I talk with Texas Advocacy Project CEO Heather Bellino about the organization's signature fundraising event The Black & White Ball.For over 20 years, Heather's tireless advocacy and passion to provide free legal services to survivors of dating and domestic abuse, sexual assault, child abuse, and human trafficking has created an organization that

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49:17

Houston PetSet Fierce & Fabulous Soirée With Lisa Tynan

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2024/07/30

How does a successful gala celebrate a milestone to honor key people who have made the event a success? Today, I talk with Lisa Tynan, the Events Manager for Houston PetSet about the 20th Annual Fierce & Fabulous Soirée.Founded by nationally known animal advocates Tama Lundquist and Tena Lundquist Faust, Houston PetSet has long been one of the city's most anticipated annual signature fundraising events. In honor of the 20th anniversary of the event, this year's Fierce & Fabulous Soirée

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39:33

Creating Statement Signature Cocktails With...

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2024/07/16

One key element of any successful gala or signature fundraising event is a signature cocktail that helps make your event fun and memorable. Today, special guest cohost Lance Avery Morgan and I talk with André Darlington, author of a dozen cocktail books including his latest book Cowboy Cocktails: 60 Recipes Inspired by the American West.One of the world's foremost experts on cocktails, André is a bestselling author and the first cocktail writer to circumnavigate the globe in over 100 years. We

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Innovative Signature Fundraisers With Kit Moncrief...

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2024/07/02

What is a unique way to hold a signature fundraiser without holding an inperson event? Today, I talk with Kit Moncrief and Gloria Moncrief Holmsten of The Saving Hope Foundation to talk about their annual signature fundraising book, Hope & Friends.The Saving Hope Foundation is a successful nonprofit in Fort Worth that serves as a rescue to find forever homes for animals, primarily dogs and cats. Each year, the organization puts out their keepsake book, titled Hope & Friends, that

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35:48

Dell Children's Ball With TK Kenney

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2024/06/04

What does it take host a successful Fund-A-Need to help your gala meet its fundraising goals? Today, I talk with TK Kenney, Founder & Principal Auctioneer of Astounding Auctions, as well as the auctioneer for the Dell Children's Ball.Dell Children's Ball made the decision post-COVID to pivot to a Fund-A-Need from the traditional Auction and/or Auction + Fund-A-Need model. TK's skills allowed Dell Children's to raise $1 million at this year's Fund-A-Need...in a room with less than 500 guests

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Elizabeth Ann Seton Board's La Dolce Vita With...

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2024/05/28

What does it take to successfully host a gala or signature fundraising event when you unexpectedly have to change the venue...with 48 hours notice? Today, I talk with Jessica Cardenas, Director of Annual Giving for The Seton Fund, and Event Producer Maryam Fernandez about the organization's signature fundraising event: Elizabeth Ann Seton Board's La Dolce Vita.La Dolce Vita, one of Austin's most popular al fresco events, usually held at Camp Mabry Military Base, was forced to move at the last

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