Beyond the Gala: Create Events Where Everyone Belongs

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Wednesday, October 7, 2026

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02:00 PM America/New York

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Claire Axelrad

Philanthropy, not fundraising. Passionate, not forgettable. A journey, not a destination. Claire will be your guide, so you can be your donor’s.After working briefly as an attorney, and then in legal publishing, I decided a better way (for me) to help people was through philanthropy. After a 30-year career as a frontline leader helping raise millions of dollars Claire is now a sought out thought leader and fundraising coach.

Agenda

Walk into almost any traditional charity gala and you’ll immediately notice the hierarchy.

There’s the VIP reception behind closed doors. The head table at the front of the room. Reserved seating. Long speeches filled with organizational jargon and insider references. Before the evening has really begun, first-time guests have already received a subtle message:

“You’re welcome to watch. But this isn’t really your community yet.”

That’s unfortunate because one of the primary purposes of an event shouldn’t simply be to raise money. It should be to help people feel they belong.

Eliminate the “Best Table in the Room”
Celebrate Every Way People Make a Difference
Put a Human Face on Your Mission
Give Everyone a Shared Purpose
Create a Shared Moment

Open Q+A with Claire

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