Angela talks with Dani Dotterosa, a Benefit Auctioneer and gala fundraising consultant, about how to turn stressful nonprofit and school events into high-ROI fundraisers. Dani explains why you should treat your gala like the Super Bowl, how to separate "offense" (fundraising strategy) from "defense" (event logistics), and why ambiguity kills volunteer engagement and donations. She shares practical tips for getting better auction items, motivating busy parents and volunteers, setting budgets for first-time events, and building a "pure profit iceberg" with sponsors, matches, and paddle raisers. Dani also gives a peek into her unique background in iridology and how she creatively donates iris-reading parties to boost gala revenue. Learn more at her website AuctionsByDani.com! Subscribe to the RE-Focus Podcast to hear more podcasts on how Executives Focus & RE-Focus when they face diversity www.refocuswithangela.com/subscribe