Fundraising Event Consultant | Kevin Durham

Event fundraising consultant

The extra money is made before the night

Lot selection, sequencing, the pledge structure and audience psychology, planned together. This is where the difference between hitting your target and doubling it is decided.

Kevin Durham engaging a room at a charity gala

A partnership, not just a booking

Most charity auctions underperform not because the lots are wrong, but because nobody planned the room’s energy in advance. I work with you before the event on the decisions that quietly decide the total.

  • Which lots to include, and the order to run them in
  • How to structure the pledge for the biggest lift
  • Reading your specific audience and pitching to it
  • A realistic, honest view of what the night can achieve

The first consultation is free, with no commitment. It is simply a conversation about your goals, your room and your target.

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What does an event fundraising consultant do?

A fundraising consultant helps you plan the decisions that decide your total before the night: which lots to include, how to sequence them, how to structure the pledge, and how to pitch to your specific audience. I do this as a partnership in the run-up to your event.

Is the first consultation really free?

Yes. The first consultation is free and comes with no commitment. It is simply a conversation about your goals, your room and your target, and an honest view of what is achievable.

How far in advance should we start planning?

The earlier the better, but I regularly help at shorter notice too. More lead time means more room to source the right lots and shape the programme.

Let’s talk

Start with a free consultation

No fee, no commitment. Just an honest read on what your event can raise.