ALL FUNDRAISING,
ALL THE TIME.
I help nonprofits plan smarter fundraising events, manage stronger auctions, and make sense of the data those events generate.
FUNDRAISING EVENTS ARE DIFFERENT.
A fundraising event isn't just a party. It's donor stewardship, revenue generation, mission storytelling, event production, technology, and a hundred moving pieces that all need to work together.
I've spent my career working at the intersection of those pieces—with particular expertise in fundraising auctions. Some organizations bring me in to manage the entire event. Others have a strong internal team and need an experienced partner to take ownership of one critical area.
Either way, the goal is the same: a smarter process, a stronger event, and more time for your team to focus on the relationships that matter.
HOW I CAN HELP
AUCTION MANAGEMENT
Strategy, systems, and hands-on management of the moving pieces behind a successful fundraising auction—from donations and lot packaging to catalog copy and event-day execution.
AUCTION DATA & UNDERBID RECORDING
Capture what happened in the room and turn your auction data into insights you can use to make smarter decisions.
AUCTION & REGISTRATION SUPPORT
Hands-on support for event software, guest registration, auction setup, and event-night execution.
EVENT PLANNING & COORDINATION
Experienced event leadership to manage the moving pieces, keep your team on track, and bring the entire fundraising event together.
BY THE NUMBERS
$397M
RAISED BY CLIENTS
500+
FUNDRAISING EVENTS
77
WORKSHOPS & WEBINARS
Based in Northern California. Working across the country.
California • Oregon • Washington • Idaho • Arizona • New Mexico • Texas • Tennessee • Illinois • New York • Washington, D.C.
WHY BETH
Experience is only useful if you know what to do with it.
I've spent more than 20 years planning fundraising events, first from inside nonprofit organizations and, since 2012, through Beth Sandefur Events. I've worked with organizations of every size and produced events across the country. At this point, it takes a lot to surprise me.
That experience has shaped the way I work. I believe in clear systems, practical solutions, and figuring out what actually matters when there are a hundred competing priorities. I bring order to the chaos, anticipate problems, and help your team make smart decisions.
On event day, if something needs to be done, I make sure it happens.
Doing so many new things this year - a new venue, new format, new CEO - was anxiety provoking at times but your professionalism and “I got this” attitude inspired confidence at every turn. Thank you for making this incredible event possible.
PRC
RESOURCES
READ BETWEEN THE BIDS
Learn what your bidding data can tell you about your donors and your auction.
GALA TOOLBOX
Practical templates, tools, and resources for nonprofit fundraising events.
Real-world strategies, fresh ideas, and candid conversations about what makes fundraising events work.
WORKSHOPS & SPEAKING