Skip to content
Elevate Your Event cover art

All Episodes

Elevate Your Event — 112 episodes · page 1 of 2

#
Title
1

The Age of Agentic AI: How One Fundraiser Can Now Do the Work of Five

2

What Most Organizations Will Get Wrong About Events in 2026

3

Events Are Not the Strategy: Building a Donor Pipeline That Actually Works

4

Creating Immersive Event Experiences with Opus Event Rentals

5

Jingle Bells & Brain Fails: The Handbid Holiday Trivia Episode

6

Matching Gifts 101: Turn “Free Money” Into Real Revenue with Colleen Carroll, Double the Donation

7

Holiday Hits: Year-End Events That Actually Work

8

Adapt or Die: Keeping Your Fundraising Events Fresh and Engaging

9

Creating an Immersive Event Experience: Art, Music, and Guest Magic with Sky Madden

10

Know your Crowd: The Secret to Auction Item Success

11

From Party Planning to Purpose-Driven Fundraising

12

Centennial Celebration: Lessons and Laughs From 100 Episodes

13

Golf Tournaments to Galas: Inside FCA’s Event Evolution

14

Securing Your Event: Insider Tips from a Pro

15

Home Team: Roadmap Reveals & Top Feature Requests

16

Unlocking the Power of Donor-Advised Funds

17

The Future of Event Check-In: Apps, App Clips, and Arrival Innovation

18

Kickstart Your Cause with Confidence

19

Derby Day Recap – A Winning Event with Handbid!

20

Creating Memorable Guest Experiences with Kim Tittle, 15|40 Productions

21

Derby Day Done Right – Behind the Scenes of a 19-Year Legacy

22

The Power of Clarity in Nonprofit Goal Setting with Graeme Watt

23

Making Wishes Come True: Inside Make-A-Wish Colorado

24

Keep Donors Engaged & Coming Back: Retention Strategies That Work

25

Staffing Smarter: Texting for Fundraising Success with James Martin, RallyCorp

26

Staffing Smarter: How Freelance Talent is Elevating Events with Tracy Judge & Nikki Gonzales, Soundings

27

Elevating Guest Experiences with Cutting-Edge Tech

28

Master the Art of Public Speaking and Storytelling with Johanna Walker

29

New Year, New Goals!

30

Holiday Trivia Extravaganza!

31

From Transactional to Transformational: Evolving Fundraising Approaches with Sherry Quam-Taylor

32

Engaging Corporations Beyond Events with Heather Nelson, BridgeRaise

33

Spreadsheets, GenZ Slang, and Snappy Auctions – Fun with AI at Handbid!

34

Harnessing Technology for Nonprofit Success with Ashish Malik, 108 Ideaspace

35

The Power of Storytelling in Event Marketing with Howard Adam Levy

36

The 7 Phases of a Successful Capital Campaign with Sarah Plimpton

37

From Vision to Action: How EOS Can Transform Your Nonprofit with Jay Strear

38

Turning Pages, Raising Funds: How Read-A-Thon is Revolutionizing School Fundraising with Stephanie Davern

39

Creating Immersive Event Experiences with Joey Goone, Utopia Experience

40

Building Affinity and Community through Events with Queen Bee Fundraising

41

Unlocking School Fundraising Potential with Schoolfundr

42

After the Derby: Transforming Events with Tech and Creativity - Derby Day Part 4

43

Auction Mastery: Tips and Tricks with Kevin Spykerman

44

Adopting New Technology for Established Nonprofits

45

Why Your Fundraising Event Needs a Professional Planner with Adrienne Coffey

46

Creating Authentic Partnerships with Influencers - Nick Lynch, Collidescope

47

Fundraising Event Series: Derby Day Part 3

48

Simplifying Silent Auctions with Mobile Bidding

49

Fundraising in the Digital Age: Embracing Tools and Trends for Nonprofit Success

50

Harnessing the Power of Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs) with Mitch Stein of Chariot

51

Accessibility in Fundraising Events with Emma Ord

52

From Volunteers to Executives: Women's Roles in Nonprofits with Marissa Walters

53

Fuel for the Future - Fundraising Strategies for Higher Ed Institutions

54

Fundraising Event Planning Series: Derby Day Part 2

55

Websites For Nonprofits And Capitalizing On Websites For Events - Part 2

56

Websites for Nonprofits and capitalizing on websites for events - Part 1

57

Powering Fundraising with Data Insights

58

Funding the Future: Strategies for School Fundraising & Development

59

Engaging Millennial Donors: A New Era of Fundraising

60

NX Unite Panel - Thinking Ahead: Bringing Your Nonprofit into the Future with Tech

61

The Psychology of Bidding with Marissa Walters part 2

62

The Psychology of Bidding with Marissa Walters part 1

63

Fundraising on a Budget: Maximizing Event Impact

64

How Setting Easy Goals Can Catapult Your Event Planning Success

65

Handbid's Top 10 Moments in 2023

66

Fundraising Event Planning Series: Derby Day Part 1

67

Accelerating Nonprofit Fundraising: Tools, Technology, and COVID-19 Impact with Tiffany Allen

68

PlanHero 2.0: Revolutionizing Volunteer Management

69

Crafting Unforgettable Events: Insights from Fundraising Experts

70

Giving Tuesday: Empowering Your Campaigns Through Global Generosity

71

Going Beyond the Formal Gala

72

Trends for Fundraising in 2024

73

Answering Questions from Chat GPT

74

Upgrade with Professional Event Staffing with Lauren Batterby

75

Getting the Most Out of Your Event Staff

76

Elevated Fundraising Through Visual Storytelling with Carly Euler

77

Maximizing Google’s Ad Grant for Nonprofits with Jessica King

78

Avoiding Donor Fatigue at Your Event

79

Events With Heart: Inspiring Guests With Charitable Causes with Katherine Lacefield

80

Paper Isn’t Cheaper: The Hidden Costs of Paper Bidding

81

Top Questions to Ask When Choosing a Mobile Bidding Software

82

Add Value to Your Charity Auction with Consignment Items

83

Efficient Event Strategies for 2024

84

Is Your Autographed Memorabilia Real?

85

Grab Bag: Seating Arrangements, Paddle Raises, and "Free" Event Software

86

Using the Power of Ai to Transform Your Fundraising Efforts

87

Elevate Your Charity Golf Tournament

88

Using the Power of Story to Attract More Attendees and Donations

89

Optimizing Your Budget for Better Fundraising

90

How to Build Lasting Donor Relationships with Fundraising Event Attendees

91

Grab Bag: Check-In, Collecting Info, and More

92

Tech it or Leave it: Convincing Your Guests to Embrace Technology

93

From Crisis to Success: How to Handle Fundraising Event Mishaps Like a Pro

94

Mastering Event Check-In

95

Raffling for a Cause: Navigating Nonprofit Raffle Regulations, with Ed Chansky

96

Community Engagement Strategies for Schools

97

Take the Stress Out of Catering Your Event with These Food Tips and Trends

98

3 Proven Event Strategies to Help You Increase Your Donations in One Night, with Dean Crownover

99

How to Find, Train and Thank Volunteers for a Fundraiser Event

100

Maximize Your Fundraiser's Potential with These Unique Revenue Drivers