What are the keys to creating strong, impactful videos at galas and signature fundraising events that both move donors and inspire financial generosity?

Today, I talk with Kwami Ngaojia, Chief Relationships Officer of Beard and Bowler, to discuss this critical topic. Kwami has developed relationships with nonprofits all around the country, creating impactful program videos. Kwami & Beard and Bowler even have on-site production tools at their disposal to turn around videos in hours instead of weeks. This allows your event to organically and spontaneously create content during your gala or signature fundraiser to capture magical moments from your event to inspire more giving.

Kwami provides valuable insights on creating emotionally impactful and financially successful program videos, including how mission videos are essential to any gala signature fundraising events, the similarities and differences between a gala video and a community impact video, how shorter videos are more impactful than longer videos, and so much more. This is one episode you will definitely not want to miss.

What are the keys to creating a strong relationship with an auctioneer to drive revenue and impact at your annual gala?

Today, I talk with Carrie Frugé, Founder of Biddy Up Auctioneer, to discuss this critical topic. A sales executive, turned auctioneer, Carrie has spent a career developing strong relationships with clients to ensure customers are happy and remain loyal. All skills that are critical in maintaining successful donor relationships.

A few years ago, Carrie decided to take her natural sales skills and pursue a true passion - raising funds for nonprofits as an auctioneer. She has already made her mark on the Austin fundraising scene and beyond, serving as auctioneer for high-profile events including the Round Top Film Festival Gala and EASB Live!

Carrie provides valuable insights on creating impactful and memorable live auctions, including tips on raising a room's energy, understanding your donors, tying strategic donors to specific auction items/paddles-up levels, and so much more. This is one episode you will definitely not want to miss.

How do nonprofits effectively engage a Chief of Staff to build deeper relationships with top donors and family offices that ultimately drive revenue growth?

There is no better person to discuss this topic than the founder of Next Level Coaching, Emily Sander. A member of the team that created the original Amazon Kindle, Emily has experienced firsthand what it is like to field inquiry after inquiry for something everyone wants to collaborate with.

Many times, nonprofits look past the very people who are in the room when donors, philanthropists, and family offices make strategic decisions on giving. Effectively engaging a chief of staff and the personnel around a major donor is equally, if not more critically important than the principal themselves.

Emily provides incredible insights on donor and principal engagement, including tips on building strong relationships with a Chief of Staff, how Chief of Staffs are the ultimate dot connectors, engaging a Chief of Staff in the event planning process, the importance of having a backup plan, and so much more. This is one episode you will definitely not want to miss.