Heart Of The Gala

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This podcast discusses how to maximize nonprofit fundraising while enhancing your special events which can help organizations reach their goals and fund their missions. It discussed the importance of creating a memorable experience for attendees, creating opportunities to engage and how to maximize the effectiveness of special events. It also provided tips on how to engage volunteers, how to ensure successful outcomes, and how to leverage talent and technology to increase reach and donations. Finally, the podcast highlights the importance of follow-up and the role it plays in building relationships with donors. Overall, this podcast is a great resource for those looking to make their special events and nonprofit fundraising more effective and efficient.

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    • Feb 14, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 44m AVG DURATION
    • 42 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Heart Of The Gala

    Valentines Day Webinar "Why would someone Raise their Paddle?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2025 55:20


    The Gala Game Plan

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2025 113:28


    Event Evolution

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2024 61:15


    The Power of Gratitude: Boosting Fundraising Results Before, During & After

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2024 98:57


    Unleash Your Inner Fundraising Champion!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2024 55:24


    The 3 Most Important Elements of a Successful Fundraising Event or Gala for Nonprofits

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2024 42:17


    How to use Consignment Travel Items in your Fundraising Live Auction

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2024 11:21


    Welcome to our channel! In this video, we dive into a powerful strategy for enhancing your fundraising live auction: using consignment travel items. Whether you're organizing a charity event, school fundraiser, or nonprofit gala, incorporating these exciting travel experiences can significantly boost your auction's success.Consignment travel items allow organizations to offer high-value experiences like luxury vacations, exclusive tours, and adventure getaways without any upfront cost. Join us as we explore the step-by-step process of integrating these items into your live auction. We'll cover:Understanding consignment travel and how it works.Selecting the right travel packages to appeal to your audience.Marketing and promoting these experiences effectively.Tips for maximizing bids and generating excitement during the auction.Learn how consignment travel items can elevate your fundraising efforts, attract more bidders, and ultimately raise more funds for your cause. Whether you're a seasoned event planner or new to fundraising, this video provides valuable insights and practical tips to make your next live auction a resounding success.For more information, please visitcalltoauction.com

    How to Hire the Perfect Fundraising Auctioneer!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2024 25:33


    Don't be afraid of the F-word, Putting the FAB in your Event Marketing

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2024 6:23


    Raise More, Stress Less: Special Appeal at your event

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2024 58:55


    What is a Paddle Raise?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2024 12:38


    Nelson Jay

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2024 59:56


    Dusty Klink

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2024 15:21


    Get your Board on Board for a successful Gala

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2024 66:11


    Q&A with Bobby D feat. Dusty Klink

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2024 35:18


    Greg Quiroga

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 29, 2024 51:09


    Greg Quiroga is a San Francisco-based fundraising auctioneer, performer and storyteller. Greg has been conducting fundraising auctions for non-profit organizations across the United States since 2004, and he founded his firm, Stellar Fundraising Auctions (www.StellarSF.com) in 2014.An avid storyteller, one of Greg's stories was recently featured on The Moth Radio Hour's national broadcast. He and his wife run Stellar together and live in San Francisco with their son, Ryder, who is a professional auction spotter and will be attending college to study architecture this fall.https://nelson-atkins.org/shuttlecork/https://www.stellarsf.com/

    One year of Fundraising Love! 1 year anniversary show!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2024 32:49


    Bobby D and Aaron are excited and honored to be celebrating the heart of the gala 1 year anniversary! After one year of this podcast, we've been able to meet so many new people and help so many organizations. Erase money through their events period stay tuned to 2024 with more fundraising guests.And deeper dives in tagalog fundraising

    "Looking Into the Fundraising CRYSTAL BALL Predictions for 2024"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2024 30:32


    Welcome to season 3 of the podcast! Today, we're diving into the crystal ball to predict what this year has in store for our galas.

    "Paddle to Progress: Creating Fund-a-Need Only Events for Maximum Impact"

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2023 26:23


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    Joey Goone

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2023 39:08


    On today's podcast, I am thrilled to have Joey Goone, president of Utopia Entertainment, joining us to talk about galas! Get ready for an insightful and entertaining conversation as we dive into the world of galas!!

    Kelly Russell

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2023 51:21


    On today's podcast, we have the pleasure of speaking with Kelly Russell, a true powerhouse in the world of fundraising. With her expertise as a professional benefit auctioneer and fundraising strategist, Kelly has dedicated herself to the mission of creating positive change through powerful fundraising. In her unwavering commitment to making a difference, Kelly has gone above and beyond by authoring "The Book On Fundraising Auctions," a valuable resource that aims to empower nonprofits and maximize their fundraising potential. You do not want to miss this! 

    HOW TO BE A GOOD GALA GUEST!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2023 69:56


    On today's podcast, we are thrilled to have Rob Giardinelli, a talented Content Creator, Executive Coach, and Social Chronicler, as our special guest. We will be diving into the topic of how to be a stellar guest when attending a gala. So, grab your notepads and get ready for some expert advice. Let's make sure you leave a lasting impression at your next gala event!

    THE BEST AND THE WORST LIVE AUCTION ITEMS FOR YOUR GALA

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2023 33:38


    Join me as we dive into the world of live auctions and explore the best and worst items you can consider for your gala. From unique experiences to extravagant luxury goods, we'll cover it all. Get ready a discussion that will help you make the best choices for your event. So, grab a seat and let's get started!

    LIVE from THE EVENT EXPO 2023!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2023 21:51


    Hey there, podcast peeps! Get ready to join us for an exciting episode as we take you on a live stroll through the buzzing halls of THE EVENT EXPO 2023. So let's dive into the world of events together!

    RAISE 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2023 37:25


    Join me during the Raise conference 2023 for an engaging conversation with the one and only Joey Goone. You don't want to miss out on this opportunity to hear from a true industry expert. Get ready to be inspired, learn valuable insights, and have a great time.

    Events are just the start, Fund Development is the goal

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2023 58:15


    On today's podcast, we have the pleasure of chatting with Jerry Diaz from Geronimo Consulting about the exciting world of Fund Development. Jerry is a true expert in this field, and he's here to share his knowledge and insights with us.

    Live from Raise Nation Radio!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2023 35:26


    What we learned from Raise Fundraising Conference 2023

    Does your Gala Suck? Upcoming Trends to make your events Awesome!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2023 23:03


    With Fall Fundraising season upon us, Bobby D. will share insights and ideas about what is working, what is not working and how to create a solution for an epic Gala experience for all. ILEA : https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ilea-ny-metro-august-happy-hour-tickets-694202517417?aff=oddtdtcreatorRaise: onecause.com/raise

    Jennifer Tersigni

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2023 76:32


    On today's podcast, I will be talking to Jennifer Tersigni!Jennifer started Raise the Bar Consulting out of a desire to provide relevant and innovative consulting solutions that help organizations to thrive, so that they could meet their mission and further their goals in contemporary and cost-effective ways.Thus far, Jennifer has raised more than $160 million, and she and her team have assisted close to two-hundred organizations to stabilize, grow, and flourish.

    Gala Gal Jenelle Taylor

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2023 50:34


    On today's podcast, I will be talking to "Gala Gal" Jenelle Taylor. Jenelle has been mentoring and training other auctioneers since 2004. Since 2008, more than 300 auction professionals have invested thousands of dollars to take her 3-day “BOOTCAMP for Benefit Auctioneers” course. There they learn 65 Ways to Create Prepared Bidders, 35 Additional Revenue Generators, how to “Do the Math”, create strategic plans, and become client-focused Solution Providers for you and your cause.

    Why are we still using bid paddles?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2023 18:50


    Welcome to today's podcast where we'll be discussing the topic of why we are still using bid paddles.

    The 2 Different Donors at Your Event

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2023 37:53


    In today's podcast, we will be discussing the two different types of donors that will be attending your event. It's important to understand the differences between these donors in order to effectively engage with them and maximize your fundraising efforts.

    Event Stress And Gala Success

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2023 41:20


    On today's podcast, we will provide you with practical tips to reduce your stress when organizing galas and events.

    When to do your paddle raise?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2023 33:17


    Welcome to today's podcast where we will be discussing the best time to do your paddle raise. Paddle raises are a great way to raise funds for your organization, and timing is key to maximize your donations.

    Road Trip!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2023 43:46


    Hey there everyone! We're so excited to invite you to join us on our trip as we discuss fundraising on today's podcast. We'll have a great time discussing some amazing ideas and tips that you can use in your own fundraising ventures. So, come along with us and let's get started!

    Jill Doherty

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2023 51:01


    A professional auctioneer for over 25 years selling vehicles, equipment, Real Estate, fundraising/benefit auctions and Estates. Jill Doherty is the 2002 International Auctioneer Champion Women's Division

    David Seth Cohen

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2023 50:27


    From compelling movies to first-rate TV shows to high-concept commercials or promos for companies to emotional fundraising films for nonprofits, David has helped companies achieve significant financial success and raise millions for charity.

    Lucas Hunt

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2023 32:05


    Lucas Hunt is a fundraising auctioneer and master of ceremonies with years of benefit experience. His polished and professional auctions bring consistent and significant value to events. He conducts record-breaking pledge appeals, and is an expert consultant to non-profits.

    Finding Your Perfect Auctioneer

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2023 28:52


    Are you struggling trying to find the perfect auctioneer for your event? Today Bobby will be discussing how to hire and find the perfect auctioneer to help you maximize your fundraising!         

    Valentines Day Live Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2023 101:33


    Join us on our Valentine's Day special!

    2022 Galas In Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2023 41:07


    Join us while Bobby and Erin discuss the highlights and lowlights of 2022!   

    Put Heart Into Your Gala

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2023 11:59


    Welcome to the Heart of the Gala! We're here to help nonprofit professionals and vendors create better events and maximize their fundraising potential. Our weekly episodes will feature in-depth interviews with industry experts, practical advice on how to plan and execute successful events, and thoughtful conversations on topics like enhancing donor experience, ways to encourage engagement and ways to increase your bottom line. We hope you'll join us on this journey as we explore all the possibilities that come true with Inspiring Events.

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