GFS Events

The Eastside Friends of Seniors’ Aged to Perfection Dinner & Auction was a great success! The community came together to raise critical funds for the ongoing support EFS provides for older adults living independently, providing them with essential resources to stay socially connected. The evening kicked off with engaging mission tables, a lively silent auction, and a cocktail hour, followed by a delicious dinner and an impactful program. Thank you to all who participated and contributed to this memorable event! #eastsidefriendsofseniors #gfsevents #nonprofit #nonprofitfundraising Eastside Friends of Seniors Auctioneer: Matt Lorch Catering: Perfect Pair AV: HardCastle AV Venue: Pickering Barn

What an incredible night at the Annual MOHAI Gala, celebrating their “Almost Live” Exhibit! From the elegant string quartet to the exciting photo auction, MOHAI marked 39 years of honoring trailblazers, innovators, and visionaries who’ve shaped their community. Guests enjoyed a passionate program and an engaging live auction which included a chance to bid on an Almost Live VIP Experience with the cast and crew members from the iconic show - Tracey Conway, Nancy Guppy, John Keister, Bill Stainton, and Steve Wilson! The evening wrapped up with a successful Raise the Paddle, demonstrating the incredible support MOHAI continues to receive from its community. What an unforgettable evening! #mohai #gfsevents #nonprofit #nonprofitfundraising Museum of History & Industry (MOHAI) Auctioneer: Fred Northup  Emcee: Tiernan Madorno   Rentals: CORT Party Rental   Catering: Foodz Catering, LLC Centerpieces: Stadium Flowers Photography: Into Dust Photography String Quartet: Innocenti Strings

We’re excited to highlight a limited-time filming opportunity with 6162 Productions! An incredible chance to capture high-quality video content for your brand or organization at a great price of $950! Date: December 5th, 2025 Location: 6162 Productions The offer includes: - 30-minute session at the 6162 Productions Studio in Ballard - Two-camera interview (B-roll footage/stock can be added for an additional editing fee) - Casual interview style addressing the overview of your organization, your passion for your work, who you serve, and more. - One 90-120 second hero video for YouTube & website - Five short clips for social (15 and 30 second versions) This is a great chance to get professional video content that can enhance your digital presence and connect with your audience! Contact Michael Sharon at michael@6162production.com for booking information.

An unforgettable night at the 2024 Medic One Lifesavers Gala, celebrating five decades of dedication to improving pre-hospital emergency care! Proceeds from this impactful evening will support vital education and training for paramedics, empowering them to continue their life saving work. From a stunning champagne wall and fun photo booth to a delicious dinner, raffle, silent auction, live auction, and raise-the-paddle, every detail was crafted to honor the incredible contributions of Medic One to their community. #medicone #gfsevents #nonprofit #nonprofitfundraising Medic One Foundation Venue: Hyatt Regency Auctioneer: Colin McArthur Emcee: Patti Payne Rentals & supplies: TND event rentals and supplies  Graphics & printing: BLUE INK SEATTLE Rentals: CORT Party Rental Lighting: Crimson Haze Event Lighting DJ & photo booth: Orion Entertainment Equipment: Encore AV: HardCastle AV Photography: NATAWORRY PHOTOGRAPHY LLC Rentals & Drapery: Quest Events Florals: Stadium Flowers Desserts: Trophy Cupcakes and Party Champagne Wall: On the Wall Design Studio

Provail’s Inclusion Matters Gala was nothing short of powerful! The community united to celebrate the vital work Provail does to support people with disabilities. Guests enjoyed a delicious dinner, engaging programming, a generous raise-the-paddle, and a sweet sugar rush. Together, the community demonstrated that inclusion truly matters! #provail #gfsevents #nonprofit #nonprofitfundraising PROVAIL Venue & Catering: LOTTE HOTEL SEATTLE Auctioneer: Matt Lorch Emcee: Molly Shen Photography: The Elite Collective   Photo booth: Orion Entertainment AV: HardCastle AV Equipment: Encore Florals: Stadium Flowers Captioning: HSDC

Celebrating the success of the 60th Diamond Gala for Byrd Barr Place! It was an evening filled with inspiring speakers and celebration as the Byrd Barr Place community came together to honor six decades of service and advocacy. The audience was captivated the entire evening from wonderful performances by the Jewel Tones, a delicious dinner, a generous raise the paddle, and a fireside chat with civil rights icon, Angela Davis. It was an unforgettable evening highlighting the powerful work Byrd Barr Place continues to do through social service, empowerment, and advocacy. Byrd Barr Place Venue & Catering: Fairmont Olympic Hotel Auctioneer: Dan Newman Keynote Speaker: Angela Davis Emcee: Lauren Du Pree Fireside Chat Moderator: Vivian Phillips Entertainment: Motown Jewel Tones Florals: Stadium Flowers Rentals: CORT Party Rental Signage: BLUE INK SEATTLE LED Walls: The Elite Collective Letters: Energia Events DJ: DJ Moni

It was a great two days of learning and networking at the Washington Festivals & Events Association (WFEA) Fall Conference at the Hyatt Regency Bellevue on Seattle's Eastside. I presented on a topic near and dear to my heart: Engage your Guests to Give - Tools on how to excite your audience. Amanda Korb co-owner of Blue Ink was my co-presenter and we had a lively conversation and discussion on how you can keep your guests engaged at your event which will drive fundraising at your event. And at the awards gala on Wednesday night, the GFS Events team, including Colleen O'Connor and Kavitha Vedha-Peters took home the award for best logistics for a nonprofit event with a budget under $150K!

We’re thrilled to announce that we were not only a finalist for the King County Executive Small Business Awards: Minority-Owned Small Business but also for the Workforce Development Small Business of the year! It’s an honor to be recognized among so many outstanding companies. A special thank you to VIA Creatives for capturing our journey in this amazing video showcased during the awards luncheon. Check it out!  VIA Creatives #kingcountyexecutivesmallbusinessawards #gfsevents #nonprofitfundraising #nonprofit

Battleground Health Care’s “Closing the Gap” Breakfast celebrated ten years of improving medical and dental health for underserved members of the community. The room was filled with smiles as everyone enjoyed a delicious breakfast provided by The Heathman Lodge. We showcased an engaging program, impactful video, and a successful raise the paddle. The joy in the room was evident throughout the entire event! #BGHC #nonprofit #gfsevents #nonprofitfundraising BATTLE GROUND HEALTHCARE Venue & Catering: The Heathman Lodge Auctioneer: Matt Lorch Emcee: Megan Maschmann Dixon Photographer: ByZeke Photography