# 118. Are Traditional Fundraising Banquets Dead?

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Podcast: [The Fundraising Masterminds Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-fundraising-masterminds-podcast-6031032)
Published: 2026-03-18T18:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode of the Fundraising Masterminds Podcast, we're answering the question: are traditional fundraising banquets dead? Tune in to find out! Join us as we break down the shift from traditional banquets to a more effective approach. From ticket sales and table purchases to auctions and high-cost speakers, we’re talking about everything you need to know about why these models fall short — and what actually works instead. Hear why selling tickets can offend your donors. See how table buyers often fill seats with people who have no real interest in giving. Learn the differences between traditional banquets and fundraising galas. And discover the secret to a 92% success rate at your next fundraising dinner! So whether you’re hosting large-scale galas or struggling to grow your event revenue, this episode will help you rethink what actually leads to better results. Tune in to learn how to triple your results — with far less effort. Subscribe to our channel for more nonprofit fundraising strategies! ASK US A QUESTION: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.speakpipe.com/fundraisingmasterminds⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ NEED HELP WITH YOUR NONPROFIT? Most nonprofits are under-funded. Even if you think your nonprofit is doing well, we've found you could be doing much better. However, most nonprofits don't have a clear development strategy that keeps them grounded. As a result, they "get creative" and "try new things" based on what is popular or trending, or they get comfortable with where they are at and don't realize the dangers they will be facing in just a few short years. The Perfect Vision Dinner Course is a 20-week "live video" course that addresses this problem head on. The course was developed by Jim Dempsey after 38+ years as a Senior Development Director at Cru. After…

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