What you do at the beginning of the year will determine how successful your fundraising gala is — not what happens on event night.

In this episode, professional fundraising auctioneer Bobby D. shares how nonprofits can set themselves up for a stronger, less stressful, and more profitable gala by planning with intention months before the room fills up.

If you have ever found yourself scrambling weeks before your event, hoping you will hit your goal, this episode is for you.

In this video, you will learn:

• Why gala success is decided long before event night
• How to set a clear, mission-driven fundraising goal
• How to define the true role of your gala in your annual fundraising strategy
• Why early board and leadership alignment matters
• How to design a donor experience, not just a run of show
• When to bring in expert partners to maximize results

This episode is built from real-world experience at hundreds of fundraising events and is designed for nonprofit executives, development directors, board members, and event planners.

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About Bobby D. and Call To Auction

Bobby D. is a professional fundraising auctioneer and founder of Call To Auction, helping nonprofits raise more money through intentional event design, powerful paddle raises, and mission-driven fundraising experiences.

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