Are You Selling Your Mission or Just Asking for Money:

Executing Meaningful Auctions, Fundraising Events, and Galas

In this session, attendees will learn how to:

• Turn fundraising events, auctions, and galas into memorable experiences that vividly demonstrate the impact and power of a donor's gift.

• Use storytelling techniques that inspire guests to feel like active partners in your organization's mission.

• Shift event messaging from "fundraising targets" to "impact milestones," clearly demonstrating the profound change donors make possible.

• Cultivate emotional resonance during events, encouraging sustained engagement and commitment long after the gala lights dim.

Attendees will leave inspired and equipped to transform their fundraising events from routine fundraising gatherings into deeply meaningful experiences, ultimately driving higher levels of donor loyalty, generosity, and mission alignment.