{"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":"How Great Décor And Tablescapes Create Conversation And Connection With Kimberly Schlegel Whitman","slug":"how-great-d-cor-and-tablescapes-create-conversation-and-connection-with-kimberly-schlegel-whitman","published_at":"2026-07-14T13:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fun-in-fundraising-6056439/how-great-d-cor-and-tablescapes-create-conversation-and-connection-with-kimberly-schlegel-whitman","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fun-in-fundraising-6056439","url":"https://funinfundraising.podbean.com/e/how-great-decor-and-tablescapes-create-conversation-and-connection-with-kimberly-schlegel-whitman/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/tw9abvcbjsxftb78/Kimberly_Schlegel_Whitman_-_The_Art_Of_Great_Entertaining7rm9x.mp3","summary":"How do you create amazing tablescapes and décor that both wow your guests and foster connection? Today, I talk with best-selling entertaining author Kimberly Schlegel Whitman, Founder of Trunk Curated, to discuss this important and often underutilized event topic. Tablescapes and décor are the one thing that can seamlessly highlight the theme of the event and create the environment to build long-lasting relationships. Over the years, Kimberly has hosted five-star events throughout the world, ranging from intimate dinner parties for six to galas for over 1,000. Guests clamor for invitations to an event hosted by Kimberly, as everyone who attends knows they will enjoy amazing food, sit next to interesting people, and develop lifelong friendships. She understands better than anyone how the small details are the secret to creating unforgettable event experiences. Kimberly provides valuable insights on a range of topics, including creating the right mindset in approaching events of different sizes, using décor for themed events in an elevated, sophisticated way, the importance of strategically seating guests to achieve your event goals, and so much more. This is one episode you will definitely not want to miss.","meta_description":"How do you create amazing tablescapes and décor that both wow your guests and foster connection? Today, I talk with best-selling entertaining author Kimbe…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1860,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/fun-in-fundraising-6056439/episodes/how-great-d-cor-and-tablescapes-create-conversation-and-connection-with-kimberly-schlegel-whitman/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/how-great-d-cor-and-tablescapes-create-conversation-and-connection-with-kimberly-schlegel-whitman.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}