I love the feeling of a blank calendar. It’s a fresh chance to take everything we’ve learned, keep the parts that worked, and intentionally let go of what didn’t. As I look ahead to next year, I’m thinking about how The Gala Co. can support nonprofits and couples with resources that feel practical, … [Read more...] about What’s Coming Next Year from The Gala Co.
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What I’m Seeing In Fall Fundraising Events Right Now
Every event season has its own tone, and fall always tells the truth. By this point in the year, nonprofit teams are balancing donor expectations, internal fatigue, year-end pressure, and the desire to finish strong. Looking across current event and fundraising trend coverage, a few themes keep … [Read more...] about What I’m Seeing In Fall Fundraising Events Right Now
Post-Event Debriefs: Turning One Night Into A Playbook
One of my least favorite post-event traditions is the vague “Well, I think it went well” conversation that happens a week later in a hallway and then disappears forever. Effective event debrief guidance recommends meeting quickly after the event, reviewing goals against outcomes, gathering … [Read more...] about Post-Event Debriefs: Turning One Night Into A Playbook
Welcome to The Gala Co.: Who I Am and How I Approach Fundraising Events
If you’re here, you probably already know that a fundraising event can be so much more than a nice evening out. It can be a turning point for a mission — a night that raises real money, deepens relationships, and gives an organization the confidence and momentum it needs to move forward. That’s … [Read more...] about Welcome to The Gala Co.: Who I Am and How I Approach Fundraising Events
What We Do at The Gala Co.
Services Built for Real Fundraising If you read my first post, you already know that The Gala Co. exists to help nonprofits and organizations turn their events into real fundraising engines—not just pretty nights on the calendar. In this post, I want to walk you through the core ways I partner … [Read more...] about What We Do at The Gala Co.
Welcome to The Gala Co.!
Turning Events into True Fundraising Engines Fundraising events can be so much more than a nice night out. They can be real engines for revenue, relationships, and momentum — if they’re designed that way on purpose. I started The Gala Co. because I kept seeing nonprofits work incredibly hard … [Read more...] about Welcome to The Gala Co.!