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SUMMARY:Seminar: The Chicago Gala Playbook Live: How to Take Your Event to the Next Level and Raise More Money
DESCRIPTION:A practical\, no‑fluff workshop focused on real strategies that drive real fundraising results. Limited Capacity Event – Attendance is capped to ensure a high‑value\, interactive experience. \nBonus Value for Attendees: \n\nFull participation in The Chicago Gala Playbook Live: How to Take Your Event to the Next Level and Raise More Money is applicable for 3.5 points in Category 1.B -Education of the CFRE International application for initial certification and/or recertification.\nEnter to win a Tuscany trip giveaway!\nReceive free professional headshots onsite\n\nTuesday\, June 9\, 2026\n10:00 AM – 2:00 PM (Doors open at 9:30 AM)\nVenue West: 221 N Paulina St Chicago\, IL 60612 \nThe Chicago Gala Playbook Live is a high-impact\, half-day workshop designed for nonprofit leaders\, gala chairs\, and development professionals who want to elevate their events and raise more money. This practical\, no-fluff session will walk attendees through every stage of a successful fundraising event\, from early planning and sponsorship strategy to live auction execution\, paddle raise success\, and post-event stewardship. Featuring expert panels and real-world insights from top event partners\, attendees will leave with actionable strategies they can immediately implement. \nLearning Objectives:\n•    Develop a strategic timeline and plan for executing a successful fundraising event\n•    Identify and implement revenue-driving strategies for live and silent auctions\n•    Understand best practices for maximizing paddle raise/fund-a-need performance\n•    Learn how to engage sponsors\, table hosts\, and attendees to increase giving\n•    Apply post-event data and stewardship strategies to grow future event revenue
URL:https://blog.greatergiving.com/event/seminar-the-chicago-gala-playbook-live-how-to-take-your-event-to-the-next-level-and-raise-more-money/
LOCATION:Venue West\, 221 N Paula St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60612\, United States
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SUMMARY:Seminar: Better Events: A Seamless Experience
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to design high‑energy fundraising events\, from arrival to checkout. Eliminate friction\, elevate storytelling\, and use the right technology to convert momentum into deeper engagement and larger gifts. \nThis session explores how building a high-energy run of show and aligning storytelling with key donor decision moments can increase both participation and gift size. Learn how the right technology makes it possible to scale. Participants will examine the full arc of a fundraising event\, from registration and guest arrival through live auction\, paddle raise\, and checkout\, identifying where breakdowns occur and how to eliminate them. Through a panel discussion and real-world case studies\, attendees will leave with a proven framework for building seamless\, high-performing fundraising events that convert guest energy into generational giving. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nIdentify common friction points in fundraising event flow that negatively impact donor participation and gift size.\nApply best practices in registration\, digital auction management\, and run-of-show design to create a frictionless guest experience.\nConstruct a strategic event timeline that aligns storytelling and emotional peaks with key donor decision moments.\nEvaluate how technology tools\, including event management software and digital auction platforms\, can be integrated to streamline operations and increase revenue.
URL:https://blog.greatergiving.com/event/better-events-a-seamless-experience/
LOCATION:Prince George Ballroom\, 15 E 27th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10016\, United States
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