Eventology: The Science Behind Nonprofit Fundraising

In Eventology: The Science Behind Nonprofit Fundraising, Darren Diess and Michelle Gilmore skillfully combine the art, science, and math of event fundraising to help you flawlessly execute a successful fundraising event, further your mission, and build long-term donor relationships that equate to sustainability for your cause.

To learn more about how Darren and Michelle can support your fundraising success, simply fill out the Quick Contact form below.

We look forward to helping you do "more good".

Full Service Event Management

Invite SFA to join your planning committee to execute your flawless and successful Fundraising event. Contact Darren and Michelle for a custom quote.

Workshops and Training

Workshops and Trainings for Board and Staff, Development Consulting, Coaching and Guest Speaking. Contact Darren and Michelle to learn more.

About Strategic Fundraising Advisors

Call Us: (619) 990-8871

Strategic Fundraising Advisors help organizations elevate fundraising to the next level. We offer workshops, board training, and coaching. Our team includes seasoned industry professionals who specialize in event production, including AV, Auctioneer services, Event software management, Sponsorship and Auction Item procurement , Storytelling and more. These are the movers and shakers you want on your team!

Call Michelle (619) 823-9588 or Darren (619) 990-8871 to schedule a free 1 hour consultation.

Our Testimonials Workshop & Event Photos

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Our Services

Because Strategic Fundraising Advisors is committed to the long-term success of your Non-Profit's fundraising, we offer a full range of advisory and event-related services including education workshops, event planning, complete event management and post-event reporting and analysis.

Fundraising Workshops

In our workshops, learn new fundraising techniques, and how to develop long-term relationships with donors.

Event Management

SFA offers complete fundraising event management services through our GivingXChange program.

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Maximize Your Fundraising Success!

Hire a Benefit Auction Consultant

There is no subsititute for pre-auction planning and consulting to give your event the greatest chance for success. Consulting with a Benefit Auction professional will ensure that revenues are maximized, and event processes are optimized for greatest efficiency.

Working closely with your Non-Profit, our fundraising and auction advising team will start well in advance of the event to come up with new and innovative revenue ideas, methods to increase donor engagement, ways to add energy, excitement and fun to your event and strategies to promote long-term relationships with your donors.

Our goal is to forge solid, ongoing relationships with our Non-Profit clients. Combining educational workshops with our one-on-one fundraising advisor, auctioneering and event management services will maximize the potential of your organization to achieve and exceed its goals each and every year going forward.

Our Videos

2022 Strategic Fundraising Advisors Event Clip

Invite Donors, Not Guests

Choosing Auction Items

Thank Your Donors

GSO-SDSF Winter Gala 2020 - Amount Raised

GSO-SDSF Winter Gala 2020 - Entertainment

GSO-SDSF Winter Gala 2020 Recap

Our Testimonials

"I am working on my second event with Darren and I would not want to do another one without him on my team. Last year he helped us create the most successful fundraising event ever, raising more money than we ever thought we could. He will go above and beyond your expectations. He is knowledgeable and has such innovative ideas in all areas of fundraising."
L. Adams

"Darren, Thank you! Your attention to detail and the amount of time you put towards getting to know your Banding Together is unlike any other! Our event ran smoothly and was successful thanks to your presence on stage and your efforts making sure every aspect of the event was successful. I’m so thankful you were part of this year’s fundraiser! This will be our best year yet!"
M. Foote

"Darren is an amazing auctioneer and advisor. Rather than just showing up a few weeks ahead of time, he has come to meetings, hosted conference calls, answer e-mails promptly and provide ideas on how to run our event to maximize donor engagement. He has become an extension of our committee and we couldn’t do what we do without him."
E. Jones

Behind Fundraising