Travel, Experiences & Out-of-the-Box Fundraising: What’s Working and What’s Next

Bucket list travel and VIP experiences continue to top donor wish lists and drive revenue for both silent and live auctions. In this high-energy session, we’ll unpack what’s performed well, what hasn’t, and how to think creatively about leveraging these fan favorites to maximize impact in the New Year. 

We’ll dive into fresh ways to engage board members and expand your network through shared experiences, while also exploring how to pitch and secure underwriters to fund travel packages and experiential items.

You’ll learn how to integrate experiences into sponsorship levels to attract both new and returning sponsors and discover the potential of innovative revenue streams that keeps your mission front and center all year long.

Key takeaways:

• Identify top-performing experiences and travel trends
• Apply best practices for underwriting high-value experiences.
• Integrate travel and experiences strategically into event sponsorship and board engagement efforts.
• Plan ahead for 2026 with what’s next in experiential fundraising.