Best Maryam And Jessica Podcasts (2024)

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Innovative Signature Fundraisers With Kit Moncrief and Gloria Moncrief Holmsten 34:09

2h ago34:09

34:09

What is a unique way to hold a signature fundraiser without holding an inperson event? Today, I talk with Kit Moncrief and Gloria Moncrief Holmsten of The Saving Hope Foundation to talk about their annual signature fundraising book, Hope & Friends. The Saving Hope Foundation is a successful nonprofit in Fort Worth that serves as a rescue to find fo…

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Working With Talent At Your Nonprofit Events With Actor, Singer, And Director Nicholas Rodriguez 32:00

3d ago32:00

32:00

One of the biggest questions often ask when planning their nonprofit event: How do I find and work with talent? I could not think of a better person to talk about this subject with than today's guest, actor, director, and singer Nicholas Rodriguez. This talented artist is a veteran of a multitude of film, television, and stage performances. Over th…

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Creating Keepsakes For Your Gala Guests With Stephanie Schiller of Vogue Vignette 36:34

10d ago36:34

36:34

How can a nonprofit gala or signature fundraising event create a great experience for their guests and donors? Provide keepsakes that have your guests thinking about your event long after it has ended. Today, I talk with Stephanie Schiller, owner of Vogue Vignette. Vogue Vignette is a team of seven artists led by Stephanie who provide custom sketch…

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Effectively Use Your Event Emcee With Holly Mills-Gardner 49:02

17d ago49:02

49:02

What is one of the most critical things you can do to host a successful event? Find an emcee that sets the tone you want to set to ensure the event's success. Today, special guest co-host Lance Avery Morgan joins me to talk with media personality and presenter Holly Mills-Gardner. Holly Mills-Gardner is one of the very best emcees in the business. …

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Dell Children's Ball With TK Kenney 35:48

24d ago35:48

35:48

What does it take host a successful Fund-A-Need to help your gala meet its fundraising goals? Today, I talk with TK Kenney, Founder & Principal Auctioneer of Astounding Auctions, as well as the auctioneer for the Dell Children's Ball. Dell Children's Ball made the decision post-COVID to pivot to a Fund-A-Need from the traditional Auction and/or Auc…

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Elizabeth Ann Seton Board's La Dolce Vita With Jessica Cardenas And Maryam Fernandez 44:11

1M ago44:11

44:11

What does it take to successfully host a gala or signature fundraising event when you unexpectedly have to change the venue...with 48 hours notice? Today, I talk with Jessica Cardenas, Director of Annual Giving for The Seton Fund, and Event Producer Maryam Fernandez about the organization's signature fundraising event: Elizabeth Ann Seton Board's L…

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Vogel 32nd Annual Art Performance Event With Karen Hughes 34:31

1M ago34:31

34:31

What does it take to create a successful rebrand of your organization that retains legacy donors while bringing in new donors? Today, I talk with Karen Hughes, President and CEO of Vogel, about the organization's recent rebrand and their signature fundraising event: The 32nd Annual Art Performance Event featuring a concert by Barenaked Ladies. Voge…

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The American Friends of Versailles Le Gala de Fleurs d'Orangerie With Alicia Bryan and Kristin Smith 36:46

2M ago36:46

36:46

What is it like to host a gala that is held in one of the world's most iconic spaces? Today, special guest co-host Lance Avery Morgan and I talk with Kristin Smith, Executive Director for The American Friends of Versailles, and Alicia Bryan, Chair of their upcoming gala Le Gala des Fleurs d'Orangerie. Le Gala des Fleurs d'Orangerie is truly a one-o…

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Make-A-Wish North Texas Wish Night 2024 With Murphey Sears 39:40

2M ago39:40

39:40

How does a nonprofit use galas and signature fundraising events to connect major donors with the organization's mission? Today, I talk with Murphey Sears, Chief Development Officer of Make-A-Wish North Texas to talk about their upcoming Dallas signature fundraising event Wish Night 2024. For over 40 years, Make-A-Wish has provided life-changing wis…

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Texas Children's Hospital An Evening With Legends With Dr. Susan Blaney And Shelly Hendry 37:41

2M ago37:41

37:41

How does a nonprofit bring the fun to its annual fundraising event year after year? Today, I talk with Dr. Susan Blaney, Director of Cancer and Hematology Centers at Texas Children's Hospital and Shelly Hendry, co-chair of their annual signature fundraising event An Evening With Legends featuring David Foster and Katharine McPhee. An Evening With L…

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Turtle Creek Conservancy A Day At The Races With Chris Denney And Tiffany Divis 31:37

2M ago31:37

31:37

How does a nonprofit successfully create a signature fundraising event around a major cultural event? Today, I talk with Chris Denney, Director of Advancement, and Tiffany Divis, President and CEO of the Turtle Creek Conservancy to discuss their signature fundraising event Day At The Races. Celebrating its 16th year, Day At The Races is a Kentucky …

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DACAMERA Gala 2024 With Brandon Bell and Suzanne Sippel 41:03

2M ago41:03

41:03

How does a nonprofit successfully incorporate their mission at their annual gala to help major donors connect with the organization? Today, I talk with Brandon Bell, General Manager and Suzanne Sippel, Director of Invidual Giving at DACAMERA to talk about their signature fundraising event DACAMERA Gala 2024. DACAMERA provides innovative concert exp…

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Mack, Jack, & McConaughey With Auctioneer Heath Hale 40:29

3M ago40:29

40:29

What does it take for a nonprofit to host a top live auction that raises millions for an organization? On today's special episode, I talk with Heath Hale, owner of Cowboy Auctioneer and the lead auctioneer for Texas' largest annual nonprofit signature fundraising event, Mack, Jack & McConaughey. Heath and his team of over a dozen auctioneers raised…

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St. David's Foundation Toast Of The Town With Cara Abazari And Tobie Funte 47:12

3M ago47:12

47:12

How does a nonprofit raise large sums of money through a signature fundraising event that consists entirely of small, intimate events? Today, I talk with Cara Abazari, Director of Community Affairs at St. David's Foundation, and Tobie Funte, Chair of the organization's signature fundraising event, Toast of the Town. Celebrating its 40th anniversary…

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The TEX Gala With Karin Morris 33:30

3M ago33:30

33:30

How do champions on the field fundraise for their community like champions off (and on) the field? Today, I talk with Karin Morris, Senior Vice President of Community Impact for the Texas Rangers Baseball Foundation to talk about the upcoming The TEX Gala. Over the past several years, the foundation arm of the reigning World Series champions has ho…

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Mad Hatter's Gardens of Greece Luncheon With Allison Brodnax, Karen Sargent, and Jan Strimple 33:20

3M ago33:20

33:20

How does a nonprofit create an event that has its guests highly engaged long before the event begins? Today, I talk with three special guests to talk about the upcoming Mad Hatter's Luncheon benefitting the Women's Council of the Dallas Arboretum: Event Chair, Allison Brodnax, Board President Karen Sargent, and Event Producer Jan Strimple. Mad Hatt…

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Round Top Festival Institute Gala With Reenie Harwood Collins and Linda Plant 40:41

4M ago40:41

40:41

How does a small community effectively draw donors from around the area to their gala or signature fundraising event? Today, I talk with Reenie Harwood Collins and Linda Plant, who are the co-chairs for the upcoming Round Top Festival Institute Gala. The smallest incorporated town in Texas, Round Top is a town of approximately 90 residents known pr…

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Dallas Museum of Art - Art Ball 2024 With Andy Smith And Paul von Wupperfield 40:52

4M ago40:52

40:52

How does an organization create a signature fundraising event that is one of the hottest tickets in town year after year? Today, I talk with Andy Smith and Paul von Wupperfield, who are the co-chairs for the upcoming Art Ball 2024 benefiting the Dallas Museum of Art. The Dallas Museum of Art is one of the world's premier art museums featuring works…

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THE BIG GOOD With Kelsey Patterson 35:32

4M ago35:32

35:32

How does an organization successfully host an event that provides funds to multiple nonprofits to maximizes a positive impact on their community? Today, I talk with THE BIG GOOD co-founder Kelsey Patterson about their upcoming annual flagship fundraising event THE BIG GOOD, which benefits three organizations in North Texas: The Tarrant To & Through…

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Imagine Muny Gala With Ben Crenshaw And Scotty Sayers 34:04

4M ago34:04

34:04

How does an organization successfully attract a wide range of people throughout the donor community to a signature fundraising event? Today, I talk with Scotty Sayers and Two-Time Masters Champion Ben Crenshaw about the upcoming Imagine Muny Gala benefitting The Muny Conservancy. The Muny Conservancy is an organization seeking to preserve Lions Mun…

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Amplify Austin Day with Piper Stege Nelson 33:54

4M ago33:54

33:54

How does an organization successfully raise $10 million online in 24 hours to benefit the entire community? Today, I talk with Piper Stege Nelson, CEO of I Live Here I Give Here to talk about Amplify Austin Day. Amplify Austin is a platform of over 700 nonprofits from seven counties in Central Texas. Over 24 hours each March, tens of thousands in t…

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Helping Hand Home Crystal Ball with Kerianne Oliver, Jennifer Ramberg, and Beth Plater 33:09

5M ago33:09

33:09

How does an organization create a signature fundraising gala with a very large, multi-generational following? Today, I talk with Helping Hand Home Board President Beth Plater, as well as Kerianne Oliver and Jennifer Ramberg, co-chairs of the upcoming annual signature fundraising event, Crystal Ball. Crystal Ball is the largest nonprofit gala in Aus…

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Asia Society's Tiger Ball 2024 With Saleena Jafry And Stephanie Todd Wong 34:58

5M ago34:58

34:58

How does a nonprofit create fun, impactful, and visually appealing event that provides an unforgettable experience for donors? Today, I talk with Asia Society's Vice President of Development Saleena Jafry, and Vice President of Communications Stephanie Todd-Wong about the organization's upcoming signature fundraising event Tiger Ball 2024: Celebrat…

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20th Annual Texas Independence Day Dinner With Jan Bullock 31:48

5M ago31:48

31:48

How does an organization find an honorary chair who attracts top honorees and gala event chairs year after year? Today, I talk with Jan Bullock, who for 20 years has been the honorary chair of the Texas Independence Day Dinner at the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum, which is named in honor of her late husband, former Texas Lieutenant Governo…

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Kidlinks Symphony of Chefs With Hamilton Sneed 38:16

5M ago38:16

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How does a nonprofit create a theme for its signature fundraising event that guarantees a one-of-a-kind experience year after year? Today, I talk with Hamilton Sneed, Founder of HAS Events. Hamilton is the event producer for the upcoming Symphony of Chefs benefitting Kidlinks. The event features top chefs from the Dallas/Fort Worth area who provide…

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2024 Houston Ballet Ball With Alexandra Yates and Richard Flowers 30:36

6M ago30:36

30:36

How does a nonprofit create a successful relationship with an event planner that results in unforgettable gala or signature fundraising events year after year? Today, I talk with Houston Ballet Senior Director of Events and Individual Giving, Alexandra Yates and legendary event producer Richard Flowers, Owner of The Events Company to talk about the…

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Junior League of Houston’s 76th Annual Charity Ball With Amanda Hanks Bayles 33:51

6M ago33:51

33:51

How does a nonprofit successfully create a different and fun theme for a signature fundraising event every year? Today, I talk with Junior League of Houston President, Amanda Hanks Bayles about their upcoming 76th Annual Charity Ball. Long one of Houston's most popular signature fundraising galas, the organization has done a different theme for eve…

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SAFE 50th Anniversary Gala with Angela Glode, Tiffany Stillwell, and Yvette Flores 43:41

6M ago43:41

43:41

How does a nonprofit - and its signature fundraiser successfully evolve with a rapidly growing city? Today, I talk with Angela Glode, Chief Development Officer for The SAFE Alliance, as well as Yvette Flores and Tiffany Stillwell, the co-chairs for the upcoming SAFE Gala: Celebrating 50 Years. The mission of SAFE is to stop abuse for everyone and p…

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Miss Texas Scholarship Organization with Jan Mitchell 33:12

7M ago33:12

33:12

How do you successfully build an all-volunteer organization? Today, Rob talks with Jan Mitchell, Executive Director for Miss Texas, the official preliminary competition to the Miss America Competition and the largest provider of scholarships for young women in the United States. In this episode, Jan provides great insights on a range of topics incl…

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Legacy Community Health’s Holiday Schmooze with Bella Villarreal 30:04

7M ago30:04

30:04

How do you create a highly successful signature fundraising event during the holiday season? Today, Rob talks with Bella Villarreal, Development Manager of Legacy Community Health to talk about their upcoming signature fundraising event Holiday Schmooze, which is one of the most fun and anticipated events in Houston during the holiday season. In th…

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Angie Kadesky - Crystal Charity Ball 28:42

7M ago28:42

28:42

How do you keep corporate sponsors from your gala or signature fundraising event engaged with your organization year-round? Today, I talk with Angie Kadesky Chair of The Crystal Charity Ball. One of the top fundraising galas in Texas each year, this organization has raised over $181 million dollars over the past 71 years for various projects benefi…

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Betsy Hudson and Stephanie O’Neill - Center for Child Protection’s Dancing with the Stars Austin 39:02

7M ago39:02

39:02

How do you get a large number of community leaders to say "yes" to your nonprofit gala or signature fundraising event? Today, I talk with Betsy Hudson and Stephanie O'Neill, co-chairs of the Center for Child Protection's Dancing with the Stars Austin presented by Mercedes Benz of Austin. In this episode, Betsy and Stephanie provide great insights o…

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FOREKids ATX with Angela Garcia 31:27

8M ago31:27

31:27

How do you create a highly successful nonprofit gala or signature fundraiser right out of the gate? Today, Rob talks with Angela Garcia, Co-Founder of the Sergio and Angela Garcia Foundation who is hosting its 2nd annual FOREKids ATX. In its first year, FOREKids ATX raised over $2 million dollars with the proceeds benefitting several children's non…

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AT&T Performing Arts Center Bravo! Gala with Warren Tranquada and Chris Heinbaugh 39:33

8M ago39:33

39:33

How does a nonprofit gala integrate its services into the event program in a fun way? Today, Rob talks with AT&T Performing Arts Center, President and CEO Warren Tranquada and VP of External Affairs Chris Heinbaugh to discuss the Bravo! Gala - the organization's upcoming signature fundraising event. In this episode, Warren and Chris provide great i…

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Andy Roddick Foundation Gala with Jaime Garcia 35:17

8M ago35:17

35:17

How does a nonprofit gala or signature fundraising event help create strong relationships with your key donors? Today, Rob talks with Jaime Garcia, President and CEO of the Andy Roddick Foundation, who is hosting its upcoming 15th annual gala which will be emceed by comedian Bobby Bones and feature a concert by country music star Jordan Davis. In t…

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Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation Storybook Gala with Grace Gosnell and Victoria Villarreal 35:10

8M ago35:10

35:10

How does a nonprofit organization create a successful signature fundraising event focused on young professionals? Today, Rob talks with Grace Gosnell and Victoria Villarreal, co-chairs of the upcoming Storybook Gala for the Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation hosted by the organization's Young Professionals Group. In this episode, Grace and Vi…

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Houston SPCA Howl-O-Ween Ball with Cheryl Byington and Julie Kuenstle 32:25

8M ago32:25

32:25

How do you successfully plan a signature fundraising weekend around a festive holiday? Today, Rob talks with Julie Kuenstle, VP of Marketing for Houston SPCA, and Cheryl Byington, co-chair of their signature fundraising event: Howl-O-Ween Ball, which effectively ties the organizations mission to a holiday that is all about fun - Halloween. In this …

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The Contemporary Austin - Art Dinner & Very ’Rary 2023 with sharon maidenberg 34:19

9M ago34:19

34:19

How do you successfully plan a signature fundraising weekend that attracts diverse aspects of your community? Today, Rob talks with The Contemporary Austin Executive Director & CEO sharon maidenberg. Over back-to-back days, the organization hosts two distinct, yet popular events, Art Dinner 2023 and Very 'Rary on their beautiful grounds, Laguna Glo…

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Two X Two For AIDS And Art With Todd Fiscus 34:58

9M ago34:58

34:58

What does it take to plan a signature fundraising event that has raised 9 figures over the past two decades? Today, Rob talks with celebrity event planner Todd Fiscus of Todd Events. Todd is the long-time event producer for one of Texas top fundraising events, Two X Two for AIDS And Art, which raises funds for two of the United States most notable …

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The Family Place Texas Trailblazers Luncheon With Lindsay Jacaman 32:16

9M ago32:16

32:16

How does an organization successfully create a luncheon that draws hundreds during the daytime to suport your cause year after year? Today, Rob talks with Lindsay Jacaman, co-chair of the upcoming Texas Trailblazer's Luncheon for The Family Place featuring Brooke Shields. In this episode, Lindsay shares her insights on the differences between dayti…

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Children’s Museum Houston Studio 54 Gala With Katie Arnoldy and Holly Radom 31:16

9M ago31:16

31:16

How does an organization successfully create unique themes that give your event space - and your gala/signature fundraising event new life each year? Today, Rob talks with Katie Arnoldy and Holly Radom, co-chairs of the upcoming Children's Museum Houston Studio 54 Gala. Held every Fall at one of Texas' top event spaces, The Corinthian, this top Hou…

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Cattle Baron’s Ball Dallas 50th Anniversary With Event Chairs Andrea Cheek and Isabell Novakov 35:26

10M ago35:26

35:26

How does an organization celebrate a landmark anniversary of their signature fundraising event with maximum impact? Today, Rob talks with Andrea Cheek and Isabell Novakov, co-chairs of the Cattle Baron's Ball in Dallas, which is the single biggest one-night fundraising event for the American Cancer Society. This year, the event turns 50 with a nigh…

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Texas Rose Festival’’s 90th Anniverary with Liz Ballard and Bill Evans 40:38

10M ago40:38

40:38

How does an organization successfully host an event that brings together the entire community not just year after year but decade after decade? Today, Rob talks with Liz Ballard Executive Director of the Texas Rose Festival, and Texas Rose Festival Board Member Bill Evans to discuss the 90th annual Texas Rose Festival in Tyler, Texas. The event hig…

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Texas Heart Institute’s The Supper Club with Julie Voss and Kelli Kickerillo 37:41

10M ago37:41

37:41

How does an organization successfully go about launching a new and successful signature fundraising event after multi-year pause? Today, Rob talks with Texas Heart Institute's Vice President of Development Julie Voss as well as Kelli Kickerillo, who is a co-chair for The Supper Club, the organization's first signature fundraising event in 7 years. …

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Farrah Fawcett Foundation’s Tex-Mex Fiesta with Cathy James 37:38

10M ago37:38

37:38

How do you create maximum impact at your event when it features celebrities and high-profile individuals? Today, we talk with Cathy James, President of The James Group, who is planning the upcoming Tex Mex Fiesta benefitting the Farrah Fawcett Foundation. This powerhouse event planner has helmed fundraising events all around the country that have c…

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Houston PetSet Fierce & Fabulous Soiree with Tama Lundquist and Tena Lundquist Faust 34:19

11M ago34:19

34:19

How do you maintain the passion for an organization and draw out hundreds to your signature fundraising event year in and year out? Today, we talk with Tama Lundquist and Tena Lundquist Faust, who have co-chaired the highly successful Houston PetSet's Fierce & Fabulous Soiree for many years. In this episode, the powerhouse sister duo talk about a v…

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Big Brothers Big Sisters Ice Ball with Pamela and Will Hurley, Brenda Lindfors, and Lauren Alexander-Labahn 40:29

11M ago40:29

40:29

How do you give your gala a local feel when your nonprofit is part of a regional or national organization? The second season of Fun in Fundraising kicks off with a roundtable featuring Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Texas's upcoming annual Ice Ball Co-chairs Pamela and Will Hurley, Chief Marketing Officer Brenda Lindfors, and Vice President of…

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Michael Harold and Quinn Peeper - Classical Shindig 34:19

11M ago34:19

34:19

In a special combined podcast of Fun In Fundraising and Success With Style, Rob Giardinelli and Lance Avery Morgan talk with Michael Harold and Quinn Peeper, the authors of the new book, Classical Shindig, from Susan Schadt Press available August 29. This elevated, insider’s look at special occasion entertaining is chock full of ideas for your own …

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Dan Perry - Lyndon Baines Johnson Foundation 34:56

11M ago34:56

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How do you plan a successful gala on an accelerated timeline? The Lyndon Baines Johnson Foundation's new Chief Development Officer, Dan Perry chats with Rob today about how the organization was successfully able to not only move up the date With Liberty & Justice For All Dinner honoring cultural icon Willie Nelson. Dan talks about a variety of topi…

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Hunter Regian - ZACH Theater Red, Hot & Soul 37:59

11M ago37:59

37:59

How do you switch up the format of an already popular event to keep your audience guessing...and wanting more? Campaigns and Events Manager, for ZACH Theatre, Hunter Regian chats with Rob today about how the organization was successfully able to update the format and create a new buzz for their signature fundraising event Red, Hot & Soul which was …

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