How can an organization host multiple signature fundraising events throughout the year that engage various segments of its donor community?

Today, I talk with Karissa Condoiania, Senior Vice President of Public Relations for the State Fair of Texas to talk about the upcoming Texas State Fair and other signature fundraising events the organization hosts throughout the year.

While many know the State Fair of Texas as a place of family fun that draws over 2 million visitors to the fair each year, it is actually a 501 (c)3 organization. Operating on three core pillars to serve the Texas community: economic development, building capacity, community support, it offers support to many nonprofit organizations to positively impact communities around the state.

In this episode, Karissa discusses a wide range of topics including establishing a process to select nonprofit collaboration partners, how the organization hosts different fundraising events targeted at different segments of their audience, obtaining top musical headliners for events, and so much more. This is one episode you will not want to miss.

How does an organization successfully work with an event producer regardless of the size of your budget?

Today, I talk with Mia Sims, Founder of Mia the Event Diva and event producer for many notable events of all sizes in and around Central and North Texas.

Over the years, Mia has been a go-to event producer for everything from organizations hosting their first gala to longstanding, million-dollar events such as the upcoming Texas Advocacy Project's Black & White Ball. Her can-do attitude and ability to execute on budgets of all sizes has helped many organizations of all sizes achieve their fundraising goals.

In this episode, Mia discusses a wide range of topics including what organizations should look for when hiring an event producer, the similarities and differences in planning events with large and small budgets, developing strong relationships with organizations and event chairs, and so much more. This is one episode you will not want to miss..

What are the keys to creating a successful foundation arm for your organization that allows you to create a broad impact on the community it serves?

Today, I talk with Kaitlin Mauro, Executive Director of the 4ATX Foundation to talk about the organization's signature fundraising event, the A Night In Verde Gala.

Celebrating its 5th year, the A Night In Verde Gala has quickly become one of Austin's top signature fundraising events. The foundation arm of the Austin FC soccer team, the 4ATX Foundation uses the power of soccer to help communities socially, emotionally, and physically thrive.

In this episode, Kaitlin discusses a wide range of topics including how to create strong partnerships with other nonprofits to expand your reach, developing a unique theme that is both fun and ties to the mission of the organization, how the organization selects honorees for each year's gala, and so much more. This is one episode you will not want to miss.