How does an organization host a successful kickoff party to keep guests excited about...and sets the tone for your upcoming gala or signature fundraising event?
Today, I talk with Jenny Todd, Vice President at the American Cancer Society to talk about one of their upcoming signature fundraising events: The 2025 Houston Cattle Baron's Ball.
The American Cancer Society is the nation's leading cancer fighting organization. Their innovative approach of effectively tapping into the spirit local communities is evident with the Houston Cattle Baron's Ball. One of Houston's top annual galas, the event draws well over a thousand attendees each year, raising well into seven figures for the organization.
In this episode, Jenny discusses a wide range of topics including creating strong event committees to carry out your events vision, tips on selecting the right theme to connect with your audience, innovative event activations to keep your audience engaged, and so much more. This is one episode you will not want to miss.
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CrimeLess: Hillbilly Heist
It’s 1996 in rural North Carolina, and an oddball crew makes history when they pull off America’s third largest cash heist. But it’s all downhill from there. Join host Johnny Knoxville as he unspools a wild and woolly tale about a group of regular ‘ol folks who risked it all for a chance at a better life. CrimeLess: Hillbilly Heist answers the question: what would you do with 17.3 million dollars? The answer includes diamond rings, mansions, velvet Elvis paintings, plus a run for the border, murder-for-hire-plots, and FBI busts.