Givergy is an award-winning global fundraising technology company, which offers a range of cutting-edge solutions, coupled with expert consultative advice to help non-profits raise more at fundraising events and online. Givergy’s silent auction technology, event ticketing, check-in, auction item provision, and payment collection have been designed to increase audience engagement and maximise funds raised.
You may already be planning the fundraising event that will define your year.
If you want guests to give generously, stay engaged and return next year, the experience cannot be left to chance. Every touchpoint matters.
In this episode, we sat down with Keely Scarlata Majka, founder of Sonder & Santé, to explore what it takes to design a fundraising event as a complete, cohesive journey. From guest arrival and program pacing to the emotional moment before the ask, Keely shares practical insight on how seamless execution builds trust, protects energy in the room and influences generosity.
We also discuss how thoughtful follow up strengthens donor retention long after the evening ends.
If you are responsible for delivering a high performing fundraising event, this conversation will help you approach it with greater clarity and intention.
27 Nov 2025
Raising Paddles, Raising Millions: Inside Dan Campbell's Auction Playbook
In this episode of The Secret Guide to Fundraising – Partner Edition, Jazz is joined by Dan Campbell, founder of Raising Paddles and one of the most respected voices in fundraising auctioneering.
Dan shares his unconventional journey: growing up in a family of auctioneers, building a high-flying corporate career at Oracle, and then making a life-changing pivot into the nonprofit world after the loss of his daughter, McKenna. That experience now fuels a mission-driven business that helps nonprofits raise more than $120 million a year.
Together, Jazz and Dan dig into what really drives a successful auction: why 80% of the work happens before anyone walks into the room, how board activation training can turn an $850k event into a $2.2m one, and why participation rates matter just as much as headline totals. They also discuss how charities are coping with external uncertainty, generational shifts in giving, and the role of gratitude and stewardship in keeping donors engaged long after the gala ends.
If you’re planning an event or relying on an auction to hit your fundraising goals, this episode is full of practical, field-tested advice you can apply straight away.
24 Oct 2025
Turn Good Events into Great Fundraisers
In this episode of The Secret Guide to fundraising hostJazmin Peach sits down with Mary Davidson, MBA, founder of EP Events and co-host of the Better Events Podcast.
With over twelve years of experience in fundraising and event management, Mary has helped countless nonprofits planpurposeful, mission-driven events that deliver real results.
Together, Mary and Jaz discuss how to run events thatconnect with hearts as well as wallets, covering everything from avoiding common planning mistakes and keeping calm under pressure, to using technology to stay in touch with guests and turning good events into memorable, high-performing fundraisers.
If you’re heading into event season and want to raise morewithout the stress, this episode is packed with practical, actionable advice you can start using right away.
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