The Fundraising Event Co.

What The Fundraising Event Co. does

The Fundraising Event Co. is a boutique nonprofit fundraising event production company founded in 2010 and headquartered in Portland, Oregon, operating as a subsidiary of Swaim Strategies. The firm specializes in producing fundraising events for nonprofit organizations and reports a cumulative track record of more than 500 events and over $100 million raised for clients across 28+ years of combined team experience. Its core methodology centers on an event script framework paired with day-of execution support, and the firm serves a geographically distributed nonprofit client base — including Latino Network, Bridges Middle School, Albertina Kerr, and the Center for Women's Leadership — from its single Portland location with nationwide reach.

The company's product is structured as tiered service packages: Full-Service Production (starting at $34,650), Day-of-Event Support (starting at $19,500), and Event Script writing (starting at $10,500), with à la carte add-ons including Video Production ($2,600–$7,900) and Speech Writing (starting at $1,600). A Hybrid Event Add-On extends the offering to virtual and hybrid formats, with streaming delivered through a partnership with The AV Department. Delivery is human-led across script writing, creative direction, event planning, and day-of production, with no disclosed technology platform or proprietary tooling beyond the script-based methodology.

The business model is professional-services fee-for-engagement, with no disclosed subscription, retainer, or recurring revenue structure beyond multi-year client relationships. Go-to-market is consultative and case-study-driven, relying on the company website, direct client engagement, and social media rather than paid advertising or formal channel partnerships. With a team of five, no outside funding, and no disclosed acquisitions or geographic expansion events, the firm operates as a lean, founder-led boutique rather than a venture-backed or PE-sponsored platform.

Name

The Fundraising Event Co.

Legal name

The Fundraising Event Company

Website

https://fundraisingeventco.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Fundraising Event Co. is a Portland, Oregon-based boutique event production firm specializing in fundraising galas for nonprofit organizations. Founded in 2010 as a subsidiary of Swaim Strategies, it offers tiered services from full-service production to speech writing, with a track record of 500+ events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Production Services

NAICS

Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (711310)

akta.pro primary industry

Gala Dinners & Fundraising Events (Nonprofit/CSR) (MPAGAHAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Festival & Event Producers/Organizers (MPAIAFAC)

Keywords

• Nonprofit fundraising events
• Event production services
• Gala event management
• Fundraising event planning
• Nonprofit event consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Portland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Full-Service Production: Comprehensive event production services including planning, logistics, strategy, vendor management, marketing support, and day-of event execution. Priced as a package starting at $34,650. This is the primary revenue stream.
2. Day-of-Event Support: Event day execution services including logistics management, vendor coordination, registration, stage management, and volunteer coordination. Starting at $19,500.
3. Event Scripting: Program scripting services that create cohesive event narratives, timing, and script formats for speakers, AV teams, and vendors. Starting at $10,500.
4. Video Production: Video production services ranging from strategic planning ($2,600) to full production ($7,900). Includes ethical storytelling approach for fundraising videos.
5. Speech Writing: Speech writing services to help speakers deliver compelling stories. Starting at $1,600 per speech.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Fundraising Event Co. plans and produces nonprofit fundraising events — galas, auctions, conferences, and community events — handling end-to-end logistics, vendor management, fundraising strategy, stage program design, storytelling, and day-of execution. Services are sold as full-service packages or à la carte modules (video production, speech writing, event scripting, hybrid event add-on) to nonprofit organizations nationwide.

Product overview

The Fundraising Event Co. is a nonprofit fundraising event planning and production company offering a tiered service portfolio. The core offering is Full-Service Production, a comprehensive service covering end-to-end event planning, logistics, strategy, vendor management, and day-of execution. Day-of-Event Support provides standalone event-day management for clients who have already planned their events. The À La Carte Services module allows clients to purchase individual services including Video Production, Event Script, and Speech Writing. A Hybrid Event Add-On extends Full-Service Production to include virtual attendance capabilities. All services are designed specifically for nonprofit fundraising events including galas, auctions, conferences, and community events.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Full-Service Production
• Day-of-Event Support
• Video Production
• Speech Writing
• Event Script
• Hybrid Event Add-On

Quantifiable outcome

• $100+ million raised across 500+ events
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Swaim StrategiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwaim Strategies is the parent company of The Fundraising Event Co. TFE Co. was created as a dedicated subsidiary focused on nonprofit fundraising event production. For hourly consulting, training, or education needs, TFE Co. refers clients to Swaim Strategies which provides expert nonprofit fundraising consulting, strategy intensives, and training.
• Jaime Valdez PhotographyminorOthersJaime Valdez Photography is a trusted photography partner credited for event photos at Noche Bella 2024 and Bridges Gala 2025 case studies.
• Ballet Folklórico Academia GabrielaminorOthersPerformance partner for Noche Bella 2024 event featuring Latino arts and culture performances as part of the gala experience.
• Venue, Caterers, AV, Photography, Videography, Graphic Design, Décor, Entertainment, Auctioneer, Emcee VendorsminorOthersThe company manages vendor relationships including venue, caterers, AV team, photographers, videographers, graphic designers, printer, décor, rentals, entertainment, auctioneer, emcee, and registration platform vendors. Client holds contracts; TFE Co. manages the relationships.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/fundraisingeventco
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-fundraising-event-co
• Instagraminstagram.com/fundraisingeventco

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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