Our services exceed expectations

We view your event through the lens of a development director. We look for increased donor engagement and support, reduced costs whenever possible and unique opportunities to fundraise for your organization.

Nonprofit Events

From Auction Galas to Golf tournaments to Benefit Lunches to Walks and Runs, we can manage your entire fundraising event from beginning to end. We handle budgeting, venue selection, procurement, logistics and all the details that ensure your fundraising event is executed seamlessly and successfully.

Table Captain Management

The GFS team manages guest and registration lists, develops seating charts, and coordinates meetings around guest placement. GFS recommends strategies to connect with your donors and engage them in your fundraiser. We create resources for your table captains and communicate with them and support them by answering questions and helping them to register their guests. Our goal is for your table captains, supporters, and guests to have a great experience!

Volunteer Support

We will help you anticipate your committee and on-site volunteer needs. GFS can help you to assemble a skilled volunteer team ready to respond to all logistical needs for your event. We arm each one of your volunteers with a specifically defined responsibility and ensure that we all share a common goal: to create a seamless event flow. We help keep the event on time so that donors and guests can enjoy the event, listen to the messaging and ultimately donate to your organization.

Virtual & Livestream Fundraising Events

GFS Events can help you create a virtual or live-streamed event to stay connected with your community and reach your fundraising goals. Let us help you create ways to engage your supporters during this uncertain time. We can help you raise the money that you need now more than ever to continue your mission!

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Nice Things PEOPLE SAY ABOUT US

They more than tripled the amount they had raised the previous year!

“I worked with the GFS Events Team on the Taste of the Valley auction for the Snoqualmie Valley Preservation Alliance recently. I was so impressed! They more than TRIPLED the amount they had raised the previous year because of GFS’s excellent connections and organization of volunteers. Those are results to brag about! In addition, I heard people throughout the evening, including the auctioneer, say that this was one of the best events they had ever attended.”

-Jenni Butz

Owner, Wordspark

GFS Events helped us coordinate a large fundraising event, and it was flawless!

“Being brand new to the nonprofit fundraising world, I wouldn’t have known where to even begin without their support. Everyone we worked with at GFS Events was a true professional, listened to what we wanted, and helped us find creative solutions that worked within our budget. They were highly organized and skilled at moving our planning forward in a way that never felt rushed or overwhelming. They really shined on event day, where everything ran like a well-oiled machine.”

-Katy Herko

Philanthropy Manager

Highly recommend GFS for fundraising and events.

“2020 was a difficult year for fundraising, we could not have done it without GFS. We transitioned our regular 2000 person walk & run to a virtual fundraiser. Not only did GFS help us beat our fundraising goal, they ended up working about 2-3 months longer than originally expected. I HIGHLY recommend GFS for fundraising and events. They have helped us with our event for multiple years now. Great work again!”

-Brad Near

Vice President, Seattle Animal Shelter Foundation

Gazala and her team provide valuable insight

“I worked with an organization that typically brought in a fundraising assistant each year and instead, we decided to hire GFS events and I absolutely believe it was the best choice. Not only did they provide a skilled auction coordinator to help us plan and execute our second virtual event, as importantly, Gazala and her team provided valuable expertise in guiding us with options and decisions to consider throughout the process. I highly recommend GFS!”

-Elizabeth Richmond

Development Director
The Jewish Day School of Metropolitan Seattle

Proud to have exceeded our fundraising goal by $40,000!

“We had the pleasure of working with Sarah at GFS to spearhead our Spring Salon Fundraiser (virtual program) for our non-profit, Key to Change. Her design sense and branding for our event was on point and made our entire presentation look professional and engaging. The fundraising platform GFS recommended, Auctria, was easy to use for our donors and the way Sarah designed everything made it all over the top. We were proud to have exceeded our fundraising goal by $40,000! GFS’ fees were certainly money well spent. Would highly recommend!”