{"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":"Creating Unforgettable Al Fresco Events With Autumn Rich","slug":"creating-unforgettable-al-fresco-events-with-autumn-rich","published_at":"2026-06-02T13:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fun-in-fundraising-6056439/creating-unforgettable-al-fresco-events-with-autumn-rich","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fun-in-fundraising-6056439","url":"https://funinfundraising.podbean.com/e/creating-unforgettable-al-fresco-events-with-autumn-rich/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/vtgvcmcmp6eyb48p/Autumn_Rich_-_Creating_Unforgettable_Al_Fresco_Events7b3qp.mp3","summary":"What are the keys to creating unforgettable al fresco events that wow donors, increase fundraising, and leave a lasting impact? There is no better person to discuss this topic than Panacea Collective Founder Autumn Rich. Over the years, this legendary event producer has created unforgettable experiences both indoors and outdoors that have guests talking long after the last song spins at the after-party. The events Autumn has produced include many of the world's (and her current hometown of Austin's) most acclaimed outdoor event tickets, including the White House Easter Egg Roll, Austin City Limits Music Festival, Texas Medal of Arts Awards, and Waterloo Greenway Conservancy's Glow in the Park Gala, just to name a few. During our talk, Autumn provides a masterclass of insights on creating unforgettable outdoor events, including the benefits and challenges to hosting an outdoor event, developing effective rain plans so your audience does not miss a beat, staying calm when unexpected things happen, creating positive experiences for guests at high-profile events, and so much more. This is one episode you will definitely not want to miss.","meta_description":"What are the keys to creating unforgettable al fresco events that wow donors, increase fundraising, and leave a lasting impact? There is no better person…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2835,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/fun-in-fundraising-6056439/episodes/creating-unforgettable-al-fresco-events-with-autumn-rich/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/creating-unforgettable-al-fresco-events-with-autumn-rich.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}