The Topgolf Fundraiser: How to raise $250k in 2.5 hours with Amy Ford

What if your annual fundraiser could raise nearly $300,000 in a single evening without requiring months of donor fatigue or an all-day event? In this episode, Trevor Bragdon sits down with Amy Ford, co-founder of Embrace Grace, to unpack the fundraising strategy that helped their organization grow a traditional golf tournament from $60,000 to nearly $300,000 annually. Amy shares the exact framework behind their Topgolf fundraising event, including sponsorship pricing, donor underwriting, silent auctions, premium swag, sponsor retention, and event execution. Whether you're a nonprofit leader looking for a fresh fundraising idea or trying to increase the ROI of your existing events, this episode offers practical tactics that can be implemented immediately. Learn More: Embrace Grace: www.embracegrace.com