In this four-part series we are showcasing 12 of the most popular fundraising event theme ideas and offering recommendations for food, entertainment, decorations and attire. We're also taking this opportunity to show how easy it is to incorporate Winspire auction items with almost any theme you can think of.  So far, the themes we've covered include...

In this four-part series we are exploring 12 of the most popular charity event theme ideas and offering recommendations for food, entertainment, decorations and attire. We're also taking this opportunity to show how easy it is to match up a variety of Winspire Experiences with almost any theme you can think of. So far, the themes we've covered include...

Picking a unique and exciting theme for your charity auction gala is helpful for many reasons. It gives you direction for promoting and planning many aspects of the event, helping your committee with decisions about the venue, decor, entertainment, marketing materials and even the food. Plus, it can make the night magical. A well executed theme encourages audience participation by transporting guests to a special place where they can get 'lost' in the evening. Offering this sort of experience for your donors and creatively tying it back to your nonprofit mission helps drive engagement, generate more bids on auction items and ultimately raise more money for your cause. Last week we posted this article as part of a four-part series where we list 12 of the most popular charity event theme ideas and matched them with Winspire travel packages. So far, the themes we've covered include...

Choosing just the right theme can be pivotal to your fundraising event's success. Engaging potential donors and building anticipation for the big night is important not only for your current fundraising gala, but for future events as well - and selecting a theme can spark plenty of promotional ideas to generate buzz in your donor community. Picking a cool theme isn't just about promotion, either. The event theme is carried through to create atmosphere and ambiance, setting the tone and giving you direction for planning many of the event elements such as decor, food, venue and entertainment. We will be sharing a list of 12 of the most popular charity event theme ideas we've seen used at the thousands of fundraising galas we work with each year with planning and promotional ideas, plus a few Winspire travel packages to generate buzz and bids among your donors. Charity Event Theme Ideas Click on a theme below to jump to that article. Part 1 Secret Garden Masquerade Black & White Formal Part 2 Moulin Rouge Oscars Medieval Part 3 Under the Sea Las Vegas Hawaii/Caribbean Part 4 Broadway Western Sports For our first installment, we chose to cover three of the most common event themes we've seen from around the country...

It's no secret that competition for charitable donations is very high. As a result, it is important for charities and nonprofit organizations to develop unique fundraisers that distinguish their group from other organizations competing for the same donor dollars.