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The State of Fundraising Events: Trends, Benchmarks, and What’s Driving Success Today

If your event sold out, hit its goal, and felt great… would you run it exactly the same way again?

Today’s most successful fundraising events aren’t just well-attended, they’re intentionally designed to drive stronger engagement, higher revenue, and long-term donor impact.

The difference isn’t luck. It’s strategy.

Join us for a candid panel discussion with experts across fundraising strategy, event planning, auction execution, and donor engagement as we break down what’s actually working right now. From building early momentum and activating ambassadors to maximizing key revenue moments and extending engagement beyond event night, this session will deliver real-world insights you can apply immediately.

Meet Our Experts

Siri Lippy

Senior Fundraising Specialist
Auction Packages

Beth Sandefur

Fundraising Event Strategist
Beth Sandefur Events

Lucas Hunt

President
Hunt Auctioneers

Melissa Merriam

Director Of National Accounts
OneCause

Key Takeaways:

• Recognize current trends influencing fundraising event performance
• Develop pre-event strategies that build momentum & engage supporters early
• Assess techniques that improve auction results, storytelling, and donor engagement
• Execute post-event follow-up approaches that extend fundraising impact
• Interpret key event performance metrics to inform future strategy
• And so much more!