{"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":"House of DIFFA With Rhiannon Bolen","slug":"house-of-diffa-with-rhiannon-bolen","published_at":"2026-04-28T13:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fun-in-fundraising-6056439/house-of-diffa-with-rhiannon-bolen","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fun-in-fundraising-6056439","url":"https://funinfundraising.podbean.com/e/house-of-diffa-with-rhiannon-bolen/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/shvf3t87fx2qyzgy/Rhiannon_Bolen_-_DIFFAaelw5.mp3","summary":"How does an organization successfully cultivate a group of ambassadors to maximize attendance, revenue, and impact? Today, I talk with Rhiannon Bolen, Board Chair for DIFFA Dallas to talk about the organization's annual signature fundraising event, House of DIFFA. Texas's answer to the Met Gala, each year House of DIFFA is an evening of impact with a dash of fantasty, created through the legendary themes, with this year's being Hotel Mystique. The event draws over 1,000 top patrons, activists, and community leaders who are on hand to raise funds that provide grants for HIV Prevention as well as programs to support those living with HIV/AIDS. One way the organization does this is through an innovative group of individuals called the DIFFA Style Council Ambassadors. Each year a group of 12-15 community leaders who possess great style help increase awareness and attendance, resulting in one of the most fun fundraising events in the country. Rhiannon provides valuable insights on a range of topics, including tips on creating an innovative theme that resonates with your audience...and attracting new donors, creating a memorable silent auction that fuses creativity, community and fundraising, successfully getting high-profile individuals to support your event, and so much more. This is one episode you will definitely not want to miss.","meta_description":"How does an organization successfully cultivate a group of ambassadors to maximize attendance, revenue, and impact? Today, I talk with Rhiannon Bolen, Boa…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2052,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/fun-in-fundraising-6056439/episodes/house-of-diffa-with-rhiannon-bolen/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/house-of-diffa-with-rhiannon-bolen.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}