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Helping Hand Home For Children Crystal Ball With Kerri Ann Chambless and Ginny Liverman
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- Fun In Fundraising
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- Feb 17, 2026
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- 2168
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Summary
How does an organization successfully switch venues and create a seamless event experience for guests? Today, I talk with Kerri Ann Chambless and Ginny Liverman, co-chairs for the upcoming Helping Hand Home For Children Crystal Ball. Austin's most widely attended gala each year, the Helping Hand Home Crystal Ball has successfully drawn multiple generations of families to their annual gala over the past 82 years. The year the Crystal Ball is moving to a new venue: The Fairmont in Downtown Austin. The organization has taken the move as an opportunity innovate and put a new spin on their already highly successful, $2 million annual gala to new heights. Kerri Ann and Ginny provide valuable insights on a range of topics, including tips on building a devoted following for your annual gala, creating strong event subcommittees to carry out your event vision, how gala chairs can put their own personal stamp on a long-running event, and so much more. This is one episode you will not want to miss.