{"podcast":{"title":"Fun In Fundraising","slug":"fun-in-fundraising-6056439","podcast_index_feed_id":6056439,"rss_url":"https://feed.podbean.com/funinfundraising/feed.xml","website_url":"https://funinfundraising.podbean.com","image_url":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/15911404/Fun_In_Fundraising_Logo_f97mxg.jpg","author":"Rob Giardinelli","episode_count":179,"summary":"Fun in Fundraising is a podcast that gives you behind-the-scenes access to the people behind top fundraising galas. Ranked Number 6 in FeedSprouts’ list of Top Fundraising Podcasts, each episode features host Rob Giardinelli talking with the leaders behind the top gala and signature fundraiser event chairs, honorees, producers, and non-profit executives. These events featured on Fun In Fundraising raise significant sums of money by producing fun, memorable experiences with guests and attendees returning year after year. Each conversation highlights how top leaders facilitate raising large sums of money to positively impact their communities in a fun, organic way. Rob Giardinelli is a sales executive turned ”professional guest on duty” through his work at esteemed publications The Society Diaries and Society Texas. During the past 15 years, Giardinelli has attended/chronicled over 2,000 galas, kick-off events, and parties that have raised over $250 million for some of the world’s top nonprofits. To learn more about or work with Rob, visit EventMindset.com","last_synced_at":"2026-07-29T02:19:56.160263+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fun-in-fundraising-6056439"},"episode":{"title":"Bo's Place Hats, Hearts, & Horseshoes With Shelby Seligmann And Courtney Varner","slug":"bo-s-place-hats-hearts-horseshoes-with-shelby-seligmann-and-courtney-varner","published_at":"2026-04-21T13:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fun-in-fundraising-6056439/bo-s-place-hats-hearts-horseshoes-with-shelby-seligmann-and-courtney-varner","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fun-in-fundraising-6056439","url":"https://funinfundraising.podbean.com/e/bos-place-hats-hearts-horseshoes-with-shelby-seligmann-and-courtney-varner/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/sf9v6zj2ht9giz2f/Shelby_Seligmann_and_Courtney_Varner_-_Bos_Place737a0.mp3","summary":"What are the keys to a nonprofit hosting a successful Kentucky Derby-themed party that is both impactful and fun? Today, I talk with Bo's Place Director of Communications Courtney Varner and Shelby Seligmann, event chair for the organization's signature fundraising event: Hats, Hearts, & Horseshoes. For the past 10 years, Hearts, Hats, and Horseshoes has been one of the most successful Kentucky Derby-themed fundraisers in Texas. The event has evolved from a party at a major donor's estate to a can't-miss event that draws several hundred devoted attendees from around Houston each year. Proceeds raised from the event go towards the organization's mission to provide support and community to those who have lost a loved one. Shelby and Courtney provide valuable insights on a range of topics, including how to create a devoted following for a signature fundraising event, establishing a strong relationship between a nonprofit and event chairs, developing a strong communications strategy to increase awareness, and so much more. This is one episode you will definitely not want to miss.","meta_description":"What are the keys to a nonprofit hosting a successful Kentucky Derby-themed party that is both impactful and fun? Today, I talk with Bo's Place Director o…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2148,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/fun-in-fundraising-6056439/episodes/bo-s-place-hats-hearts-horseshoes-with-shelby-seligmann-and-courtney-varner/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fun-in-fundraising-6056439/bo-s-place-hats-hearts-horseshoes-with-shelby-seligmann-and-courtney-varner.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}