Trevor Nelson sits down with fundraising expert Johnny Bravo Holloway, whose decades of experience in radio, event hosting, auctioneering, and nonprofit fundraising have helped countless organizations transform their donor engagement strategies.

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In this episode, Johnny breaks down how entertainment, messaging, video content, and emotional connection shape the success of any fundraising event. You’ll learn why understanding your audience’s intentions matters, how pre-event planning directly affects donations, and why smaller, more engaged rooms often outperform larger ones.

Whether you're hosting galas, auctions, or donor events, this conversation will give you clear, actionable insights to help you engage supporters authentically and raise more money with confidence.

🔑 Key Topics Discussed:

- How to fundraising through entertainment and storytelling

- How audience engagement directly impacts giving

- Using video content to create certainty and connection

- Selecting speakers who move donors emotionally

- Why mission-centric messaging raises more money

- Pre-event planning strategies that drive attendance

- Understanding donor intention vs. donor behavior

- Why “less is more” when it comes to audience size

🔗 *CONNECT WITH US* 🔗

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Learn more about the services Johnny and his team provide: https://www.johnnybravoentertainment.com/

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💙 *ABOUT HGA FUNDRAISING* 💙

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