Episodes 112
Avg. Duration 39m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (4)
Since Jan 2023
Latest Episode Apr 2026

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The Elevate Your Event Podcast is where we talk about how to plan and execute an unforgettable event that will dazzle your guests and generate more income for your organization. From fundraising and securing trendy auction items, to event production and logistics, get the best tips and advice from seasoned fundraising and event professionals who have been in your shoes.

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The Age of Agentic AI: How One Fundraiser Can Now Do the Work of Five

Apr 29, 2026 49m

AI isn’t just writing emails anymore—it’s reshaping how nonprofits plan events, engage donors, and run their entire fundraising operation.In this episode of Elevate Your Event, Jeff Porter and Mark…

What Most Organizations Will Get Wrong About Events in 2026

Jan 28, 2026 34m

Most fundraising events won’t fail in 2026 because donors changed. They’ll fall short because the experience didn’t.In this “home team” conversation, we call out what organizations are still getting…

Events Are Not the Strategy: Building a Donor Pipeline That Actually Works

Jan 14, 2026 35m

Jeff Porter is joined by Jeff Schreifels, Principal and Owner of Veritas Group, a fundraising consulting firm that helps nonprofits build stronger donor pipelines—from donor acquisition and retention…

Creating Immersive Event Experiences with Opus Event Rentals

Dec 17, 2025 24m

Episode summaryIf you’ve ever wished your fundraiser felt less like a hotel ballroom and more like an immersive, memorable experience, this episode is for you. Jeff Porter sits down with Nezhdeh…

Jingle Bells & Brain Fails: The Handbid Holiday Trivia Episode

Dec 03, 2025 29m

It’s back! In Handbid’s third annual holiday episode, the Handbid Team go head-to-head in a Christmas trivia showdown. From classic movies and carols to oddball folklore and Bible deep cuts, this…

Matching Gifts 101: Turn “Free Money” Into Real Revenue with Colleen Carroll, Double the Donation

Nov 19, 2025 24m

Matching gifts are one of the fastest ways to grow event revenue—without asking donors for more than they’ve already given. Colleen Carroll from Double the Donation breaks down how employer matching…

Holiday Hits: Year-End Events That Actually Work

Nov 05, 2025 32m

Episode summary’Tis the season… to plan smarter. The Home Team swap holiday menu takes (turkey wars!) and then get practical about running fundraising events between Thanksgiving and New Year’s. From…

Adapt or Die: Keeping Your Fundraising Events Fresh and Engaging

Oct 22, 2025 23m

Adapt or Die: Keeping Your Fundraising Events Fresh and EngagingWelcome to Elevate Your Event—the ultimate podcast for fundraisers, event planners, and nonprofit pros who want to take their events to…

Creating an Immersive Event Experience: Art, Music, and Guest Magic with Sky Madden

Oct 08, 2025 38m

Creating an Immersive Event Experience: Art, Music, and Guest Magic with Sky MaddenThis week on Elevate Your Event, we are joined by Sky Madden—owner of Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre and Executive…

Know your Crowd: The Secret to Auction Item Success

Sep 24, 2025 23m

Welcome back to Elevate Your Event! This week, the Handbid Home Team digs into a topic every auction planner needs to hear: why some items soar—and others totally flop. Spoiler alert: it all comes…

From Party Planning to Purpose-Driven Fundraising

Sep 10, 2025 44m

Welcome back to Elevate Your Event!This week, Jeff Porter sits down with Shilpa Alva, founder and executive director of Search for Water. What started as a party-loving 20-something’s social…

Centennial Celebration: Lessons and Laughs From 100 Episodes

Aug 27, 2025 28m

Welcome back to Elevate Your Event!We’ve hit triple digits—and we're celebrating big. In this 100th episode, Jeff and Mark reflect on the journey so far, revisit fan-favorite moments, and take you…

Golf Tournaments to Galas: Inside FCA’s Event Evolution

Aug 13, 2025 48m

Welcome back to Elevate Your Event! In this behind-the-scenes episode, Jeff sits down with David Farmer, Area Director for FCA South Denver, to explore how intentional event design, bold decisions,…

Securing Your Event: Insider Tips from a Pro

Jul 30, 2025 47m

Welcome back to Elevate Your Event! In this episode, Jeff and Elise sit down with Dan Donovan from Stratoscope to unpack the often-overlooked world of event security—and why getting it right is…

Home Team: Roadmap Reveals & Top Feature Requests

Jul 16, 2025 54m

Welcome back to Elevate Your Event! In this episode, Jeff, Elise, and the Handbid team come together for an insider conversation on what’s coming next for Handbid and the most requested features from…

Unlocking the Power of Donor-Advised Funds

Jul 02, 2025 34m

Welcome back to Elevate Your Event! In this insightful episode, Jeff is joined once again by Mitch Stein from Chariot to break down the often misunderstood world of donor-advised funds (DAFs). From…

The Future of Event Check-In: Apps, App Clips, and Arrival Innovation

Jun 18, 2025 30m

Welcome back to Elevate Your Event! In this forward-looking episode, Jeff, Elise, and Shania take a deep dive into how mobile app technology can transform the arrival experience at fundraising…

Kickstart Your Cause with Confidence

Jun 04, 2025 47m

Starting a nonprofit can feel like standing at the edge of a cliff with a parachute you’ve never packed. In this episode, Jeff, Inga, and Mark sit down with Matt Stockman to unpack his six-part…

Derby Day Recap – A Winning Event with Handbid!

May 21, 2025 54m

In this fun and candid episode, Mark, Elise, and Jeff recap Handbid’s 19th annual Derby Fundraiser, highlighting what went well, what could be improved, and how they continue to elevate their…

Creating Memorable Guest Experiences with Kim Tittle, 15|40 Productions

May 07, 2025 46m

In this episode of Elevate Your Event, we’re joined by Kimberly Tittle, Executive Director of 15|40 Productions, who brings over two decades of expertise in crafting unforgettable events. Kimberly…

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