The Fundraising Event Co.

Name: The Fundraising Event Co.
Address: 830 NE Holladay Street, Portland, OR, 97232, US
Telephone: +15038946002

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The Fundraising Event Co.

The Fundraising Event Co specializes in nonprofit fundraising events. Our expert team creates transformative hybrid, virtual, and in-person experiences.

We are strategists, storytellers, and advocates dedicated to building community and amplifying voices.

01/15/2026

A Note from our CEO, Mary Elizabeth:

January has a way of asking a lot of us.

A lot is happening in the world, and many of us are dealing with more than usual—at work, in our communities, and in our personal lives.

Lately, I’ve been thinking about how essential community really is. Not the buzzword version, but the real kind—the kind that reminds us we belong and that we’re not alone. The kind when work gets lighter because we carry it together.

We need each other right now.

Isolation doesn’t arrive loudly; it settles in quietly. And over time, it wears us down. None of this work—none of this moment—is meant to be carried alone.
Community is how we stay grounded. It’s how we stay hopeful. It’s how we keep showing up.

This month, our team at TFE Co. is leaning into opportunities to connect, collaborate, and find our people—because isolation doesn’t make us stronger, but community does.

Here are a few community-building events we’re excited to be a part of this winter:

🌇 Elevate, A Conference for Fundraising Events - March 3–4, 2026
🍸 Pre-Elevate Happy Hour for Event Planners & Auctioneers (for Elevate attendees; register for both: https://lnkd.in/gW7PNmzg)

🫶 GATHER: A happy hour for social good - February 17, 2026 (learn more: https://lnkd.in/gtGEzDhs)

I hope you’ll join me for one—or more—of these moments, because none of us are meant to do this alone. We all need each other right now.

With gratitude, Mary

01/06/2026

🎉✨ 5 YEARS OF JENNA WATANABE ✨🎉

Five years of beautiful storytelling
Five years of creative brilliance
Five years of keeping us laughing when we need it most

Jenna has helped elevate not only our clients’ stories, but our own — bringing vision and thoughtfulness to everything from events to newsletters to social media and beyond.

And honestly? She’s just really fun to be around. The humor and humanity she brings make this work better every single day.

So grateful for you, Jenna — and everything you pour into this team. Cheers to five incredible years and all that’s still ahead. 💛🥂

12/24/2025

Happy holidays from all of us at The Fundraising Event Company 💜 See you in 2026

12/16/2025

Reminder: Join Us at Elevate Conference 2026!

We’re thrilled to announce that The Fundraising Event Company team will be at Elevate 2026, happening March 3–4, 2026, at AVENUE in Portland. This annual conference brings together nonprofit professionals, fundraisers, and changemakers who are shaping the future of philanthropy.

We’re also teaming up with Kelly Russell of Artisan Auctions to host a special Happy Hour for auctioneers and event planners attending Elevate—an evening to connect, share ideas, and celebrate the work we love.

Will we see you there? Drop us a note and let us know if you’ll be in Portland—we’d love to meet up!

12/10/2025

A Letter From Matthew, Jenna, Ryan and Mary at The Fundraising Event Company:

This year reminded us that gathering is where hope lives.

Like many of you, we had moments of overwhelm or despair or running on fumes. But each time we felt the lows, the highs came back at our events.

Gatherings have become a refuge. A place of belonging. Sometimes, even, a protected space for connection. Each time we connect we regain hope, fueling the fight for what we believe in: that every person deserves to thrive.

Gathering is our resistance.

We hope you have a squad that fuels you. Above all, remember this: so many of us are working hard to build a world where this hope and belonging can be found everywhere, not just at our events.

12/03/2025

Sometimes it’s hard to believe this is what we achieved in 12 months, for 20+ events, with 1 dedicated team.

But what a year of impact in such an important moment in history! Thank you to all our partners for the meaningful moments and magic we created at our events together.

We offer targeted expertise for fundraising events, including Event-Ready Prep, Speech Writing, Video Production, and Event Vendor + Registration Production—or you can get it all with our Full Service package.

Fall 2026 dates are booking fast, so if you’ve been thinking about getting help for your next event, drop us a line. Visit the link in bio to start planning or visit us at fundraisingeventco.com

💜 Big thanks to our partners 💜
.ms Community Action of Washington County

11/07/2025

A Note from our VP, Ryan:

"As I sit here in a mid-event season haze of past exertion and knowing what I need to do to finish the season true to our clients, I am struck by one thing: humanity.

All of this is for and by humanity. A successful event is not successful because of the perfect packing list or best email copy. Events are the result of one human feeling strongly enough to connect with another human, and the cycle repeats itself.

I know this seems simple, and I don’t mean to be reductive. But this closely follows gathering expert Priya Parker’s latest blog post, where she insists on “Inviting with a capital ‘I’”— meaning, “let [guests], in whatever way appropriate to you and your context, know that you actually want them there.”

This rang true before, and it certainly rings true now. The power of human connection cuts through the noise. It is actually what we all desire.

With the chaos of life swirling around me, I am only compelled to act and, more so, act with my whole self when someone asks. I believe that if we create time to make personalized asks, we will be rewarded with what we are asking for, as well as a renewed sense of the possible goodness within humanity.

I’m curious: In your own work forging connections with other human beings, how are you showing people that you want them around? What’s your tried-and-true strategy for making guests, donors, and friends feel welcome in your community, whatever that means for you?

I encourage you to read and absorb this message from Priya, in her article: The secret to *actually* getting people to show up."

—Ryan Goodwin, VP of Project Management & Client Relations

Read more here: https://priyaparker.substack.com/p/the-secret-to-actually-getting-people?utm_source=publication-search

11/06/2025

Tonight, we GATHER!

Join us and fellow colleagues, find collaborators, or just enjoy an evening of meaningful conversations with people who share a passion for social justice and community impact!

Thursday, November 6, 2025 | 5-7pm
Rontoms, 600 E Burnside St

RSVP to join us: https://bit.ly/Gather25Q4RSVP

11/04/2025

Want to make your next event feel extra special?

Try these 3 simple tips for boosting gratitude and kindness among your guests and speakers:

🎍Potted Plants as Favors: Use potted plants as decór, and invite guests to take them home! Not only is it eco-friendly, it's a great keepsake (Pro Tip: Add a QR code sticker to the pot and link it to your giving page!).

💇🏾Keynote Treatment: Roll out the red carpet for your appeal speakers—think glamorous bouquets (or potted plants 😜), hair and makeup, and arranged travel.

📸Personalized Thank Yous: Send printed photos of your guests post-event with a handwritten note on the back.

Which tip are you adding to your planning list? 👇

10/30/2025

One week to go!

Join us for much-needed community time next Thursday, Nov. 6 at Rontoms. We're meeting from 5–7PM and would love to see you.

Register at the link in our bio ✌

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830 NE Holladay Street
Portland, OR
97232

Telephone

+15038946002

Website

https://www.fundraisingeventco.com/

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