Kensington Fundraising Group
Events & engagement

Fill the room, then turn guests into donors.

Events take months of work, and the guest list can make or break them. We invite and confirm guests, sell tables and sponsorships, and follow up afterward so the goodwill from the night turns into lasting support.

  • Invitations and RSVPs
  • Table and sponsorship sales
  • Post-event follow-up
Before and after the event

Event calling for the whole cycle.

Much of an event's value is lost after the night ends. We help you capture it.

Invitations and RSVPs

Personal invitations to donors, members and prospects, plus reminder and confirmation calls.

Tables and sponsorships

Outreach to companies and past table hosts to sell tables, sponsorships and auction donations.

Post-event follow-up

Thank-you calls to guests, follow-up on pledges and invitations to give or get involved.

How it works

How event calling works.

Plan around your timeline

We work back from your event date to schedule invitation, reminder and follow-up waves.

Prepare the guest lists

We segment donors, past attendees, members and prospects so each group hears the right invitation.

Invite and confirm

Our team calls, answers questions and records RSVPs and table commitments.

Follow up after

Guests get a thank-you call, pledges are confirmed and interested guests go to your team.

People, not AI. Seasoned members of our team make every call under your organization's name, using talk tracks built around your mission. No pressure tactics.

Why personal invitations matter

Email invitations are easy to miss and easy to put off. A personal call shows guests they're wanted, answers questions about the event and gets a clear yes or no. That makes your headcount more reliable and gives your team time to fill empty seats.

The follow-up most organizations skip

After an event, development teams are exhausted and moving on to the next priority. Yet guests are rarely more connected to your mission than in the days after. Prompt thank-you calls help you:

  • Confirm and collect pledges made on the night.
  • Invite first-time guests to make a gift or become monthly donors.
  • Learn what guests enjoyed and what would bring them back.
  • Identify guests who should meet with your development staff.

Events of every kind

Galas, golf tournaments, walks and runs, donor receptions, conferences, open houses and virtual events. For conference sponsors and exhibitors, see non-dues revenue; to bring lapsed supporters back through an event invitation, see lapsed donor reactivation.

FAQ

Questions about event calling

How do you increase attendance at a fundraising event?
Invite people personally, starting with past attendees and engaged donors, send reminders as the date approaches and confirm attendance a few days before. Personal calls get clearer answers than email and help you fill empty seats in time.
Should we follow up with guests after a gala?
Yes. Thank guests promptly, confirm any pledges and invite first-time guests to stay involved. The days after an event are when guests feel most connected to your mission.
Can you sell tables and sponsorships for our event?
Yes. We contact past table hosts, sponsors and companies that fit your audience, and book them with your team or send them to your registration process.
How far ahead should event calling start?
It depends on the event, but invitation calls typically start several weeks before the date, with reminder calls closer to it. We plan the schedule backward from your event date.
Do you call for virtual events too?
Yes. We invite and remind guests for webinars and virtual events the same way, and follow up afterward with attendees and with people who registered but didn't join.
Talk to us

Let's start more donor conversations.

Book a 30-minute call or send us a note. We'll talk through your goals, your supporters and whether an outreach team is the right fit.

  • See how we'd approach your donor database
  • Talk through the campaigns that fit your goals
  • No commitment — just a straight conversation
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