The Profitable Gala Playbook: How to Create a Winning Fundraising Strategy

Join us and walk away with your Gala fundraising strategy ready-to-go! You’ll learn all about creating a winning strategy as we dive into how pricing your tickets correctly brings the resources you need to hit your goals and equations that help us make pure profit on event night. We’ll explore the #1 underrated event planning detail that can make or break your fundraising and the mental reframe that will take your planning to the next level. Plus, we’ll dive into the non-negotiable fundraising stream every event needs and the secret to having donors ready to give big. Filled with pro tips and time for questions, this session will give you the confidence to tackle your fundraising goals.

 

TAILORED TO:

Executive Directors and Directors of Development

 

PRESENTED BY: 

Dani Dotterosa

Dani Dotterosa is a Gala fundraising powerhouse who has guided hundreds of nonprofits to raise over $50 million. She initially gained her experience managing fundraising teams on event nights and was later recruited to the team of former Denver Bronco, Reggie Rivers, as his first Benefit Auctioneer. Her collaborations extend to renowned nonprofits such as the American Heart Association, Children's Museum, and Make a Wish Colorado, as well as hundreds of smaller groups and schools, making her the go-to expert for all things Gala fundraising.

Regardless of the team or organization Dani joins, she is hand selected by her peers for leadership positions. From being the Captain of the DU Women’s Lacrosse team to serving as the Head of Intercollegiate Athletics, the President of the Student-Athlete Committee, DU representative at the NCAA Regional Leadership Conference, and the VP of Membership for Cherry Creek Toastmasters, Dani brings years of leadership and fundraising experience to her work. She specializes in training nonprofit leaders on how to achieve their most successful Galas. As the creator of The Profitable Gala Playbook, she can confidently assist any nonprofit leader in crushing their fundraising goals.