FAQ

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We plan nonprofit fundraisers, galas, golf tournaments, corporate meetings, conferences, retreats, incentive trips, team-building events, milestone celebrations, and intimate gatherings. Whether you're hosting a small meeting or a large multi-day event, we tailor our services to fit your goals. 

Event planners help you develop a theme, manage logistics, negotiate vendor contracts, and communicate with suppliers to ensure every detail is covered. Whether it's a corporate function, team building event, retreat, or social gathering, a professional event planner works behind the scenes to make sure your event runs smoothly and successfully from start to finish. 

Absolutely!  Hiring a professional event planner is definitely worth it! A skilled event planner can save you time, money, and unnecessary stress by managing all the important details that go into planning a successful event. With their expertise and trusted vendor network, they can often secure better deals and ensure everything runs smoothly. Most importantly, hiring a professional allows you to focus on enjoying the event and spending time with your guests, while they handle the logistics behind the scenes. 

Event coordination focuses on managing the event day and final details, while full-service event planning covers the entire process—from concept, vendors, and logistics to on-site execution. Coordination is lighter support; full-service is comprehensive management.  

 Choose your package based on event size, complexity, and how much help you want. Small, simple events typically need coordination; mid-sized events benefit from partial planning; large or multi-day events are best suited for full-service planning. 

Yes. We combine full-service event planning with powerful auction and fundraising technology.  Whether you are hosting corporate event, nonprofit gala, or golf tournament, we provide the tools and expertise (i.e. mobile bidding, guest management, and donation tracking to maximize engagement and revenue.

 Absolutely. Our Trust Coordination Package is designed for clients who did most of the planning but need a professional to run the event smoothly. 

 Event planning fees vary based on the event size, location, and services needed. Some planners charge a flat fee, while others use hourly rates or a percentage of the total event budget. 

 Most clients book 3–12 months ahead, depending on event complexity. Larger events and peak-season dates should be secured as early as possible. 

 Yes. As a nonprofit event planner and fundraising technology partner, TBD Connects can produce galas, fund-a-need programs, golf tournament and more nonprofit s throughout Sacramento and Northern California, often in partnership with Bolder Events' fundraising technology.

 Yes.  As a corporate retreat planner and incentive trip planner serving organizations throughout California, we manage every detail - from destination logistics to on-site experience design for executive retreats, company offsites, incentive trips and nonprofit board member retreats.

At TBD Connects, we do more than plan events—we create experiences that connect people, strengthen relationships, and help organizations achieve their goals. Unlike many event planners, we combine full-service event planning with fundraising strategy, event technology, and on-site production, providing one trusted partner from start to finish.

Whether you're hosting a nonprofit gala, corporate conference, golf tournament, retreat, or community event, we customize our services to fit your vision, budget, and objectives. With decades of combined experience, a trusted network of industry partners, and a collaborative approach, we focus on every detail so you can stay focused on your guests and the moments that matter most.