Fun In Fundraising
Fun In Fundraising
Podcast Description
Fun In Fundraising is a podcast that gives you behind the scenes access to those behind top fundraising galas and cocktail parties. These events raise large sums of money through producing fun, memorable experiences that have guests and attendees coming back year after year.
Each episode, host Rob Giardinelli talks with top gala and non-profit fundraising event chairs, honorees, producers and non-profit executives. These conversations highlight how top leaders facilitate raising large sums of money to positively impact their communities in a fun, organic way.
Rob Giardinelli is a sales executive turned ”professional guest on duty” through his work at esteemed publications The Society Diaries and Society Texas. During the past 12 years, Giardinelli has attended/chronicled over 2,000 galas, kick-off events and cocktail parties that have raised over $250 million for some of the world’s top nonprofits.
To learn more about or work with Rob, visit https://eventmindset.com
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast covers themes centered around effective fundraising strategies, community engagement, and event planning, with episodes that delve into specific topics like maximizing donor involvement, innovative event themes, and the role of celebrities in fundraising efforts. Examples include discussions on the Mavs Ball's success in increasing donations over the years and tips on creating compelling event narratives to inspire giving.
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 returning year after year. Each conversation highlights how top leaders facilitate raising large sums of money to positively impact their communities in a fun, organic way.
Rob Giardinelli is a sales executive turned ”professional guest on duty” through his work at esteemed publications The Society Diaries and Society Texas. During the past 15 years, Giardinelli has attended/chronicled over 2,000 galas, kick-off events, and parties that have raised over $250 million for some of the world’s top nonprofits.
To learn more about or work with Rob, visit EventMindset.com
How does an organization successfully incorporate it’s brand colors into a gala in a way that is both elevated and impactful?
Today, I talk with Andra Liemandt, Founder of The Kindness Campaign, as well as Stephanie O’Neill and Todd O’Neill, co-chairs of the organization’s upcoming signature fundraising event, the Art of Kindness Gala.
One of Austin’s most fun and impactful galas each Spring, the Art of Kindness Gala raises funds to support The Kindness Campaign’s mission to build emotionally healthy humans by teaching emotional literacy and kindness as practical life skills.
Three years ago, Art of Kindness incorporated its blue brand colors into the event theme. The audience responded so positively to the theme, who donned various shades of blue, that the organization has made the blue-attired theme a signature of their highly successful fundraising event.
Andra, Stephanie, and Todd provide valuable insights on a range of topics, including how businesses can incorporate giving back into its overall strategy, providing experiential activations that raise the energy of your guests, building strong relationships between nonprofit leadership and event chairs, and so much more. This is one episode you will definitely not want to miss.
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