Fundraiser / gala

Event management software for your fundraiser / gala.

A gala or benefit where the timing of the ask, the auction and the program drives results.

  • A starting run of show for a fundraiser / gala, 7 cues from doors to close
  • A 8-step planning checklist grouped by workstream, with owners and timing
  • Guests and RSVPs, a budget tracker and vendor management on the same event
  • Live day-of mode so the whole crew follows one run of show
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80–500 guests · starts 5:30 PM · runs 3h 20m

event70.com / fundraiser / run of show
  • 5:30 PMArrivals & silent auction openssetup · Volunteers1h
  • 6:30 PMWelcome reception & drinksbreak · Host30m
  • 7:00 PMSeating & opening remarkssegment · MC15m
  • 7:15 PMDinner servedmeal · Catering45m
  • 8:00 PMMission moment / storyspeaker · Beneficiary15m
  • 8:15 PMLive auction & paddle raisesegment · Auctioneer20m
  • 8:35 PMThank you & closesegment · Exec director15m
Run of show

A fundraiser / gala that starts on time.

Event70 seeds a 7-cue run of show for a fundraiser / gala. Edit the times, owners and content, and the show clock keeps everything aligned on the day.

How to write a run of show
event70.com / events / run of show
  • 5:30 PMArrivals & silent auction openssetup · Volunteers1h
  • 6:30 PMWelcome reception & drinksbreak · Host30m
  • 7:00 PMSeating & opening remarkssegment · MC15m
  • 7:15 PMDinner servedmeal · Catering45m
  • 8:00 PMMission moment / storyspeaker · Beneficiary15m
  • 8:15 PMLive auction & paddle raisesegment · Auctioneer20m
  • 8:35 PMThank you & closesegment · Exec director15m
Planning checklist

8 steps, grouped by workstream.

Every task has a category and timing, so you always know what to lock next in the weeks before the doors open.

FinanceLogisticsDevelopmentGuestsProgramProductionOn-site
event70.com / events / checklist
  • Set fundraising goal and budgetFinance12w before
  • Book venue, caterer and auctioneerLogistics10w before
  • Recruit sponsors and table captainsDevelopment8w before
  • Secure auction items and donationsDevelopment6w before
  • Open invitations and ticketingGuests6w before
  • Plan the program and paddle raiseProgram3w before
  • Confirm AV and run of showProduction1w before
  • Brief volunteers and check-in flowOn-siteevent week

Plan your fundraiser / gala in Event70.

Start free with this run of show and checklist already in place.

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