The people behind philanthropy deserve care, restoration, and space to reconnect with themselves and one another. 

There are many, many resources out there for speechwriting and public speaking. Here are some of the best quick tips we recommend, tailored just for people making a speech at a fundraising event.

To find the perfect fit, you need to agree on what you need from your venue BEFORE you start the search.

Last month we gathered at Block41 for The Nonprofit Events Mini-Con 2026, our purpose-driven event created for nonprofit leaders, event planners, and community organizers. Together, we explored how designing fundraising events that are not only successful—but ethical, accessible, and deeply human is possible through collaboration. Here are some key takeaways from the very full day!

We hosted the fourth edition of Event Fresh—a gathering of event professionals and community members brought together for an evening of meaningful connection and conversation. If you were there, you’ll never forget the joy that filled the room or the effortless energy of our spacious venue, Ederer Hall in SODO. And if you missed it, consider this your insider look at Seattle’s best-kept secret—and get a preview of what’s waiting for you next year!

As we close out 2025, we want to pause and extend our sincere gratitude to our Synchronicity clients, partners, collaborators, and communities. This year challenged many of us—but it also clarified something essential.

Raise more money by doing fewer transactions! Truth: selling more stuff to people will not make your event more successful. Deepening your relationships with those people, increasing their sense of belonging and their emotional commitment to your work absolutely WILL.  

You can use brain science to make your event more enjoyable for guests and to raise more money by removing Decision Fatigue from the equation. The solution is simplicity. Make the experience of attending your event seamless by reducing all the friction points – otherwise known as “decision points” for your guests

Are you unsure whether it’s time to hire a professional planner to help your event grow? Let’s take a moment and do a little “myth-busting”.

When you’ve planned well over 1,000 events … it means you have also sat through over 1,000 wrap up meetings. What gets bad feedback? And more importantly, how to fix it?

We’re setting up a record number of open captioning systems this season, and it’s no wonder – this is one of the easiest ways to increase your event’s accessibility to folks with hearing loss or language comprehension worries.

What would your Best Event Ever look and feel like? Have you taken a moment to really imagine it? And more importantly, how would you know if you pulled it off?

Your guests have invested their time, energy, and dollars to make it to your in-person event. What’s the best way to be sure that it feels like a huge win for them? Make INTERACTIONS a big part of your plan.

What are the fundraising trends in nonprofit events right now? We are seeing: sell-out crowds, late registrations, strong individual giving, delayed sponsorship commitments, and stripped-down expense budgets.

At Synchronicity, we love digging into design, strategy, planning and production so that our clients have truly awesome events. However, our greater intention is that nonprofit organizations (yes, all of them) are able to lift their events up to the next level. Lately, we’ve been trying harder than ever to give away all our secrets, and to create places and spaces where event planners can gather, network, and share their winning strategies, so everyone can win!

Event Fresh Seattle: It’s a networking event. It’s a celebration of community and intentionality. It’s a vibe! If you haven’t experienced Event Fresh Seattle yet, we’re about to let you in on this city’s best kept secret.

What was special about Synchronicity’s work in 2024? As the year winds to a close, the answer seems clear: it’s the connections between people.

We’ve had a lot of fun this year helping our clients find the pitch-perfect expression of their event theme and brand. Grand entryways, fun and memorable stage backdrops, stand-out table centerpieces ... Let’s go!

Turn tight budgets into creative opportunities! Discover smart, practical hacks in our latest blog to stretch every dollar and make your event budget work for you.

Oftentimes, confusion reigns when it’s time to bring CCF principles to a fundraising event! How can we balance the budget, while making the party inclusive and an authentic celebration of the community?

What do you get when you combine 600 guests, 2 rockin’ bands, 2 city blocks, 17 local breweries, 15 local restaurants and food purveyors, and one amazing organization on a sunny August day? Pure event magic!