Full-Service Event Planning Powered by Smart Technology

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In 2026, TBD Connects and Bolder Events joined forces to elevate the way nonprofits and corporations celebrate and fundraise. By combining TBD Connects’ expertise in seamless, customized event planning and “Dream Bolder” consulting with Bolder Events’ industry-leading fundraising software and hands-on auction support, the “one-stop shop” for event success is officially on the West Coast. 

Some events demand more than coordination, they demand vision, precision, and a team backed by the right tools. The Dream Bolder Package combines TBD Connects' highest level of white-glove planning service with purpose-built event software, so every detail is tracked, every vendor is aligned, and every guest experience is seamless. From first concept to final wrap-up, we manage everything, powered by technology, driven by heart. 

Behind every extraordinary event is a system that keeps it all together. TBD Connects leverages industry-leading event management software to streamline planning, communication, and execution, giving you real-time visibility into your event every step of the way.

• User Friendly Bidding Site - Never before has bidding been so easy for your guests! No APP to load on their phone, simply text them a link to their own personal bidding URL – they click the link to bid and add a credit card securely for payment. 
• Event Landing Page - Keep things simple by creating one place for your guests to go to get all the important details for the event. Guests can register, add a credit card, preview auction items, bid and make donations all from this secure site. 
• Customizable Registration Website - Create multiple ticket types, sponsor & donation opportunities, with the ability to send follow up emails to ticket and sponsor purchasers which allows them to add their own guest data. 
• Mass Messaging to Guests - Create custom emails and texts to send to all bidders or to communicate with select groups of bidders. Makes pre-event and post event follow up crazy simple! 
• Unlimited Text to Give - Make it easy for your donors to give throughout the year by setting up a simple short code that can be sent out in emails and newsletters throughout the year. 
• Live Event Stream - Live streaming for virtual events that is real time, with your guests using 1 device to watch the show, bid on items and donate to your cause all from the comfort of their home! 

No matter where you are in planning, you can trust Bolder Events to bring the experience and expertise to make your event day stress-free. From galas and luncheons to golf tournaments and more, our proven process is designed to deliver maximum success.

Our customer-focused, professionally trained team is with you every step of the way—before, during, and after your event—handling the details so you can stay focused on your mission and your donors.

 Fund a Need Event 

• Pre-event strategy meeting and site visit
• Customer service-oriented staff to manage registration and check out
• Record and process Paddle Raise donations

 Auction Events - Mobile Bidding

• Pre-event strategy meeting and site-visit
• Customer service-oriented staff to manage registration and checkout
• Record and process Paddle Raise donations
• Post-event debrief
• Print bid sheets and auction display sheets
• Manage and close silent auction, record all event day sales
• Manage mobile bidding site, set up appeal display and leaderboard at event
• Manage guest communications: send texts and emails to encourage bidding

Auction Events - Paper Bidding

• Pre-event strategy meeting and site-visit
• Customer service-oriented staff to manage registration and checkout
• Record and process Paddle Raise donations
• Post-event debrief
• Print bid sheets and auction display sheets
• Manage and close silent auction, record all event day sales