Fundraising Event Planner
We’re the Top Event Planner for Nonprofit & For-Profit Fundraisers
In today’s competitive marketplace, fundraising has to be equally memorable, beautiful and meaningful. BDI Events has two decades of experience as a fundraising event planner assisting nonprofits and for-profit organizations around the world. We have a unique understanding of the time and resources that go into creating a successful, on-budget fundraising gala or virtual fundraiser for an important cause. More importantly, our highly skilled team of event planners for non-profits and for-profits will maximize ROI via creative, compelling experiences and details.
Event Planning Services that Tell a Story
In addition to the big-picture strategy, we manage all the details that come together to tell your organization’s story. This includes the registration, design and event production of your in-person or virtual fundraiser. Essentially, we manage all the logistics your fundraising event planning requires. This allows you to focus your valuable time on securing support from partners, sponsors and individual contributors.
In-Person & Online Fundraising Events
Program & Scriptwriting
Live-Streaming Events
AV Management
Selecting & Managing Venues & Vendors
Speaker Coordination
Selecting Online Platforms
Contract Negotiation
What Makes BDI’s Fundraising Events Unique
From advance registrations to live appeals, the BDI team helps you by strategically maximizing attendance and raising funds.
We know the importance of operating within your budget. We also understand money saved on the event has a big impact on your mission.
We have an excellent team of vendor partners in all areas. They can help bring your vision to life, or our fundraising event planners can work with your existing partners.
We understand how creativity and engagement help your organization meet its fundraising goals.
Whether your event is taking place in a hotel ballroom, local restaurant, Facebook Live, a museum gallery or on a movie studio backlot (or anywhere in between), BDI will creatively tell your story. We’ll customize your attendees’ experience from arrival to dessert.
BDI Events understands there may be many stakeholders involved in the event production process. This includes staff, honorees, event chairs, volunteers and board members. We are accustomed to seamlessly working with various teams to make everything come together seamlessly and beautifully.
Some of Our Favorite Fundraiser Venues
Paramount Pictures Backlot
California Science Center
Portland Museum of Art
Universal Studios Hollywood Theme Park
Fenway Park
Washington Union Station
The Floor of the New York Stock Exchange
National History Museum
of Los Angeles
Case Studies
The 2022 Care & Cure Gala
The Care & Cure Gala supports the Care & Cure Institute in its mission to improve the lives of children living with epilepsy. They do so by financing the medical training of pediatric epileptologists for the purpose of mitigating and eliminating the catastrophic effects of epilepsy. The 2022 Gala took place in Los Angeles at Paramount Pictures' iconic backlot, hosted approximately 500 guests and honored Academy Award-winning producer, Graham King. BDI Events produced this fundraiser's entire evening, including the decor, the welcome reception, entertainment, keynotes, food and beverage, and more.
Central City Association’s (CCA) Treasures of Los Angeles Luncheon
Treasures of Los Angeles is Central City Association’s (CCA) signature event, celebrating the diversity, strength and excellence of Los Angeles. The 2023 gala luncheon was located at the JW Marriott LA Live in downtown Los Angeles. It was attended by 600 guests, including top business leaders, elected officials and philanthropic champions. The event also featured a keynote by Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, and honorees included Angel City Football Club, Downtown Women’s Center and Curtis Stone & Lindsay Price Stone. BDI Events was responsible for producing the design, staging and florals, while also overseeing the venue, vendors, and food and beverage.