All Things Gala Kansas City

All Things Gala Workshop

Raising Paddles’ All Things Gala workshop is a one-of-a-kind experience tailored for nonprofit development professionals and fundraising teams looking to elevate their next gala or fundraising event.

This hands-on workshop provides attendees with:

• Proven fundraising strategies for maximizing donations

• Engagement tools for energizing guests and donors

• Auction techniques that drive results

• Vendor networking opportunities

• Practical takeaways to streamline event planning and execution

To make the learning experience both fun and impactful, guests are given $1,000 in play money at the start of the day to bid on silent and live auction items. Throughout the workshop, attendees can earn additional play money by asking questions, participating in discussions, and engaging with vendors—mirroring real-life donor engagement strategies and sparking lively interaction.

But here’s the best part: the auction items presented are real—attendees will have the chance to win actual fundraising packages they can use in their own events. It’s a fun, hands-on way to explore new auction offerings and experience donor behavior firsthand.

Led by top fundraising consultants and professional benefit auctioneers, the All Things Gala workshop blends education with entertainment, offering the tools and confidence to create unforgettable and high-performing fundraising events.

Full participation in All Things Gala is applicable for 4.5 points in Category 1.B – Education of the CFRE International application for initial certification and/or recertification.

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