{"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":"Dallas Symphony Orchestra League Presentation Ball With Maggie Kipp and Claire Catrino","slug":"dallas-symphony-orchestra-league-presentation-ball-with-maggie-kipp-and-claire-catrino","published_at":"2026-02-10T14:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fun-in-fundraising-6056439/dallas-symphony-orchestra-league-presentation-ball-with-maggie-kipp-and-claire-catrino","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fun-in-fundraising-6056439","url":"https://funinfundraising.podbean.com/e/dallas-symphony-orchestra-league-presentation-ball-with-maggie-kipp-and-claire-catrino/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/pwgnuqu92by5gd4y/Maggie_Kipp_and_Claire_Catrino_-_Dallas_Symphony_Orchestra_League_Presentation_Ball6fmsx.mp3","summary":"How does an organization successfully create an event season that has patrons and donors anticipating its signature fundraising event for months on end? Today, I talk with Dallas Symphony Orchestra League President Claire Catrino and Maggie Kipp, co-chair of the DSO League 2026 Presentation Ball. One of the most successful presentation balls in the United States, the 2026 Presentation Ball will celebrate two significant milestones: the 80th anniversary of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra League and the 40th anniversary of the Presentation Ball. Proceeds raised from the event will benefit the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, which is also celebrating a milestone of their own: their 125th anniversary. The DSO League has a nine-month season of events that includes a kickoff party that gets patrons excited for the upcoming festivities, culminating with the Presentation Ball. The upcoming 2026 DSO Presentation Ball is set to draw a record 1,400+ patrons. Claire and Maggie provide valuable insights on a range of topics, including creating a strong relationship between a guild and an organization, building a devoted following for your event that spans generations, how to make that kickoff party one that creates buzz and momentum, and so much more. This is one episode you will not want to miss.","meta_description":"How does an organization successfully create an event season that has patrons and donors anticipating its signature fundraising event for months on end? T…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2233,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/fun-in-fundraising-6056439/episodes/dallas-symphony-orchestra-league-presentation-ball-with-maggie-kipp-and-claire-catrino/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/dallas-symphony-orchestra-league-presentation-ball-with-maggie-kipp-and-claire-catrino.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}