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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!”
Ashley Glovier
Executive Assistance Key to Change
Thank you, GFS!
“This spring, Seattle Country Day School set out to run a fundraising event with a truncated timeline and a great number of tasks, ranging from auction item procurement, to video creation, to the use of an online event platform. We greatly appreciated the group’s organizational skills, technological expertise, contacts, and events savvy, and together, we created a successful event in under four months. Thank you, GFS!”
Delia Ward
Director of Communications
GFS Events is a joy to work with.
"Sarah was my point person for the Easter Seals 75th Anniversary gala last night (June 16th). It could not have gone better. Sarah and her team made sure I had everything I needed. It makes my job as the event emcee SO much less stressful. Can't wait to work with GFS again!"
-Mark Wright
Emcee
If you are looking for hands-on planning in the Seattle area, look no further!
"I worked with GFS as an MC & DJ to put together entertainment for a Fundraiser in Spring of 2022. I found them to be great to work with, resourceful, very approachable & on the task. Looking forward to co-create more memorable events. If you are looking for hands-on planning in the Seattle area, look no further!"
-DJ Prashant
The whole team is incredibly easy and fun to work with and they make our job so much smoother.
"My company, 6162 Productions has collaborated with GFS Events' clients on multiple projects over the years. They're incredible partners who lend their expertise in logistics, creativity, and strategy to each project. The whole team is incredibly easy and fun to work with and they make our job so much smoother."
-Michael Sharon
Producer, 6162 Productions
It has been a pleasure to work with Kavitha, Gazala, and team for the last two years.
"The GFS team is caring, open, highly organized, and professional. I trust their advice and ability to manage multiple aspects of events (live, remote, hybrid, etc.). It has been a pleasure to work with Kavitha, Gazala, and team for the last two years."
-Helen Banks Routon
Director of Development and Community Relations, Eastside Baby Corner
If you're looking for an event partner to help create, manage, and execute the event you've always wanted, hire GFS Events today!
"Organized, dynamic, and highly professional event visionaries!
That's how I would describe the talented team at GFS Events.
As a benefit auctioneer, I've been working with Gazala and GFS Events for several years. They always exceed expectations! GFS gets to know the client and their mission, helping them tell their best story, which in turn delivers maximum fundraising results.
If you're looking for an event partner to help create, manage, and execute the event you've always wanted, hire GFS Events today!
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-Matt Lorch
Auctioneer
Gazala and her team always stayed super calm
"I worked as a photographer for one the fundraising event managed by GFS Events. Gazala and her team always stayed super calm and in control, dealing with every last minutes details, wile keeping everything moving very smoothly. Which made my job easier!"
-Pierre Frevol
Photographer, Folrev Photography
Thank you, GFS!
"This spring, Seattle Country Day School set out to run a fundraising event with a truncated timeline and a great number of tasks, ranging from auction item procurement, to video creation, to the use of an online event platform. We greatly appreciated the group’s organizational skills, technological expertise, contacts, and events savvy, and together, we created a successful event in under four months. Thank you, GFS!"