Fun In Fundraising
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
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Tuesday Feb 21, 2023
Tuesday Feb 21, 2023
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 right mix of people for an event committee.
Tuesday Feb 14, 2023
Tuesday Feb 14, 2023
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.
Sunday Feb 12, 2023
Sunday Feb 12, 2023
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.
About Fun In Fundraising
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 raise 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 non profits.
To learn more about or work with Rob, visit www.godiningfordollars.com.