After partnering in more than 10,000 charity events, the GiveSmart team has seen a variety of interesting, unique, and off-the-beaten-path venues.
Most people have been to their fair share of events held at hotels, conference centers, or restaurants. By choosing unique venues, your organization can create memorable experiences that resonate with guests and support your cause.
To inspire your next event, GiveSmart has noted some incredible and creative spaces. Here are ten of our favorite event venues:
- Airplane Hangar. See Flight to Luxury. It’s not often one finds themselves standing underneath the wing of a jet. Combine a unique experience with the potential for higher bids to make your event truly stand out and boost your fundraising efforts.
- Cruise Ship. With a captive audience and a high-class feel, a cruise ship creates an ideal atmosphere for higher bids and a memorable experience. It’s a strategic choice that can elevate your fundraising results. Vacation, anyone?
- Museum. A night at the museum is an ever-popular event theme. Whether the museum is hosting its own party or an organization is using the space, it’s always an unexpected place to have dinner and a few drinks. Added bonus: Attendees get to wander the galleries at night and avoid the crowds!
- Sports Stadium. Sports fans relish visiting the home of their favorite team. Many stadiums have large event spaces built into their club levels. Your guests will enjoy the event and feel special, experiencing an exclusive part of the venue that many don’t see.
- Art gallery. Looking for a space to host a strolling cocktail hour? Art galleries are a great option, as they are known for providing open space and things to look at, and perhaps even bid on.
- Car Dealership. Instead of looking for that car dealer to sponsor your event, bring the event to the dealership. Use the showroom floor as a platform for your event and let guests check out the latest cars.
- Beach. Sure, a beach is messier than these other options, but who wouldn’t want to drop mega dollars with their favorite charity as they take in the ocean or lake air?
- Farm. Farm-to-table dining is all the rage as we learn and care more about where our food comes from. Beautiful barns are being restored left and right, just waiting to host your next event!
- Library. Get between the books and turn study tables into space for donors to gather. Food and drink rules may be strict, but they’re definitely worth abiding by.
- Aquarium. Have you ever toasted next to a beluga whale? Most of our aquarium partners raise a glass to their sea creatures each year, hosting their gala among the fish, sharks, penguins, and seals. They often rent out the space for other events, too, so reach out to your local aquarium.
