What Is the Fundraising Talent Pool?
Fundraising Talent Pool was born of a desire to help nonprofits fund their missions. To that end, we developed a simple database that any nonprofit professional can use to search for partners that will support their fundraising efforts.
Whether you’re planning a fundraising event like a charity auction or gala, developing a donor engagement campaign, or looking to rebuild your organization’s digital presence, Fundraising Talent Pool has the connections to make it happen.
Our Partners
Every vendor listed in the Fundraising Talent Pool database comes with a track record of professionalism, transparency, and a commitment to helping you achieve your goals. We currently list partners in the following categories:
Audio & Visual
Knowledgeable, tech-savvy A/V experts who can help you turn any event into a memorable experience.
Consignment
Partners with access to a wide range of competitively priced, cost-effective travel packages, auction items, and luxury experiences to offer at benefit auctions.
Entertainment
DJs, musicians, and other entertainers to keep your audiences engaged and focused on supporting you.
Food & Beverage
Caterers and food service providers offering a wide array of cuisines, including vegetarian, vegan, and other inclusive options.
Logistics
Experts who handle the most complex aspects of fundraising events, from strategy and planning to rentals, vendor acquisition, and day-of execution.
Software
Digital service vendors offering fundraising platforms, branding support, website development, and marketing strategy.
Stage Talent
Engaging fundraising auctioneers, keynote speakers, and emcees who can help you deliver a powerful message.
Venues
Event spaces that can help you create unforgettable experiences to help transform attendees into advocates.
How to Use the Fundraising Talent Pool
Nonprofits and fundraising professionals can find vendors by browsing our listing categories or by using the search function, which allows you to narrow your search by location.
Looking to have your company, organization, or venue listed in the Fundraising Talent Pool? Click below to submit your information and explore pricing.
About The Founder
Fundraising Talent Pool was conceived and created by Kelly Russell, benefit auctioneer and founder of Artisan Auctions. An experienced auction strategist and fundraising event host, Kelly has helped a wide range of nonprofit organizations raise more than $250 million throughout her career.
With nearly two decades of experience in the nonprofit world, Kelly brings unmatched passion in helping mission-driven organizations create exceptional fundraising experiences that inspire audiences and motivate donors to give. Her years of working with nonprofits have taught her that the key to a successful event is having the right people on board to support the mission. She created the Fundraising Talent Pool as a way of helping organizations find the best partners to forge lasting connections with donors.
