{"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 To Leverage Your Event Photographer To Capture The Essence Of Your Event With Priscilla Dickson","slug":"how-to-leverage-your-event-photographer-to-capture-the-essence-of-your-event-with-priscilla-dickson","published_at":"2026-07-07T13:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fun-in-fundraising-6056439/how-to-leverage-your-event-photographer-to-capture-the-essence-of-your-event-with-priscilla-dickson","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fun-in-fundraising-6056439","url":"https://funinfundraising.podbean.com/e/how-to-leverage-your-event-photographer-to-capture-the-essence-of-your-event-with-priscilla-dickson/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/a7i67n8fap2th534/Priscilla_Dickson_-_How_Event_Photography_The_Essence_Of_Your_Event6blx3.mp3","summary":"What are the keys to effectively utilizing an event photographer so they can seamlessly capture the essence of your gala or event? Today, I talk with Priscilla Dickson, Founder of PPD Photography to discuss this vital and important topic. I often state that the one item no nonprofit can afford to cut from their event budget is a quality photographer, and Priscilla is living proof of that. For over 20 years, Priscilla has photographed nearly all of Houston's top galas and signature fundraising events. Her ability to capture the fun and spirit of not only the events, but the guests, and the city of Houston has earned the trust of Houston's most beloved and successful nonprofit organizations...as well as the personalities behind them for personal events and parties. Priscilla provides valuable insights on a range of topics, including tips on creating a strong relationship between a nonprofit and an event photographer, how a great event theme allows an event photographer to capture the spirit of your event, making high-profile individuals comfortable so they are camera-ready, and so much more. This is one episode you will definitely not want to miss.","meta_description":"What are the keys to effectively utilizing an event photographer so they can seamlessly capture the essence of your gala or event? Today, I talk with Pris…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2784,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/fun-in-fundraising-6056439/episodes/how-to-leverage-your-event-photographer-to-capture-the-essence-of-your-event-with-priscilla-dickson/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-to-leverage-your-event-photographer-to-capture-the-essence-of-your-event-with-priscilla-dickson.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}