A few words
About Us
Who We are
We believe in high energy,
engaging event experiences.
Everything Gala (EG) is a North American fundraising auction referral network, serving the United States, Canada, and Mexico. We connect organizations with experienced auctioneers and provide comprehensive support to ensure successful fundraising events. Beyond referrals, EG offers a full suite of services, including expert consulting, educational resources, innovative fundraising products, and support materials.
Our team of dedicated professionals collaborates with you on every aspect of your event, from live auctions and special appeals to board engagement, all with the goal of exceeding your fundraising targets and creating a positive experience for your organization and donors.
building powerful relationships
Our Mission
To partner with non-profit organizations, crafting energetic and engaging auction experiences that exceed fundraising goals and elevate lasting relationships with donors.
Our objectives include building powerful relationships between fundraising auction professionals and the clients they serve to make a philanthropic impact on a global level. In other words, we want to be your partner, to help you surpass your goals and connect with your valued donors.
Our vision
Professional Auction Services for Every Gala, Every Mission, Every Charity Every Fundraiser!
a letter from our founder
Everything Gala was founded on one word:
Relationships
As the Founder and CEO, I speak from my heart when I say, “Events aren’t statistical, they’re personal.” The client relationship, from the beginning, is based on a connection. We acknowledge that each one has their own culture, mission, challenges, and goals. We’ve discovered that the foundation of any great client relationship first begins with honest communication. We believe that a solid sense of trust along with identifying shared goals allows creativity to flow. Our dedication allows us to create meaningful, fun, and prosperous events for our clients.
When we are contacted by a potential client, we begin with one responsibility: Asking clarifying questions then listening intently. This starts the connection that is vital to a successful relationship.
My Dad, Ron Sewell, inspired me with creating the company and business philosophy behind Everything Gala. As a 45-year veteran of the banking industry and an Army Veteran, he relied on his tried-and-true formula for success. He was an expert with assessing the client, knowing how to align services, the need to treat people fairly and the importance of giving back. My Dad taught me early on that giving is an important part of life. He helped others because it was the right thing to do, motivated by the desire to change a life in a profound way. He believed I had a gift, and without hesitation he sent me to auctioneer school to follow OUR dream. He was my encourager, my challenger and my hero. After his passing in 2022, I began to reflect on how to infuse more of my dad’s business philosophy into the professional career that I loved and the one he helped me build over 30 years ago. The example of his business acumen coupled with his philanthropic ways became the inspiration for launching Everything Gala.
How you do ANYTHING, is how you do EVERYTHING.
The logo for Everything Gala is a symbolic reminder about the importance of building relationships. The roots of the tree are hands nurturing and anchoring the trunk and giving it the opportunity to flourish and to grow. The canopy of the tree is all-encompassing, inclusive of everything and giving back. And lastly, if you look at the top of the tree, you’ll see a small red dot. My father’s favorite dessert was Cherry Pie. So, in his honor, a cherry was placed by the designer in the top branch to symbolize the importance of valuing relationships.
The founding vision for Everything Gala began with a dedication to create amazing relationships with each organization our team works with. Thank you for trusting us to join you in your fundraising experience. May you surpass your ambitious goals through our team of exceptional auctioneers, our national network of associates and our tested products & service providers. We want to be your trusted source in helping you to raise more money than you originally thought possible. We believe the world becomes a better place because of the incredible missions, programs, and people you empower. You can trust us to listen, to care and to share with you everything we can to make your next fundraising event a success!
With Gratitude and warmth,
Shannon
Our Team
Kristin Wood
Everything Gala Operations Manager
Mitchelle Hall
IT Director and Data Coordinator
John Kuelper
Senior Fundraising Ambassador
Harrison Backer
Fundraising Auctioneer and Ambassador
Cody Noel
Fundraising Ambassador
Danielle Dubois
Fundraising Ambassador
Kamber Cain-Reasoner
Fundraising Ambassador
Lucy Kuelper
Fundraising Ambassador
Drew Busch
Fundraising Ambassador
Jonas Gingerich
Fundraising Ambassador
a letter from our founder
Everything Gala was founded on one word:
Relationships
As the Founder and CEO, I speak from my heart when I say, “Events aren’t statistical, they’re personal.” The client relationship, from the beginning, is based on a connection. We acknowledge that each one has their own culture, mission, challenges, and goals. We’ve discovered that the foundation of any great client relationship first begins with honest communication. We believe that a solid sense of trust along with identifying shared goals allows creativity to flow. Our dedication allows us to create meaningful, fun, and prosperous events for our clients.
When we are contacted by a potential client, we begin with one responsibility: Asking clarifying questions then listening intently. This starts the connection that is vital to a successful relationship.
My Dad, Ron Sewell, inspired me with creating the company and business philosophy behind Everything Gala. As a 45-year veteran of the banking industry and an Army Veteran, he relied on his tried-and-true formula for success. He was an expert with assessing the client, knowing how to align services, the need to treat people fairly and the importance of giving back. My Dad taught me early on that giving is an important part of life. He helped others because it was the right thing to do, motivated by the desire to change a life in a profound way. He believed I had a gift, and without hesitation he sent me to auctioneer school to follow OUR dream. He was my encourager, my challenger and my hero. After his passing in 2022, I began to reflect on how to infuse more of my dad’s business philosophy into the professional career that I loved and the one he helped me build over 30 years ago. The example of his business acumen coupled with his philanthropic ways became the inspiration for launching Everything Gala.
How you do ANYTHING, is how you do EVERYTHING.
The logo for Everything Gala is a symbolic reminder about the importance of building relationships. The roots of the tree are hands nurturing and anchoring the trunk and giving it the opportunity to flourish and to grow. The canopy of the tree is all-encompassing, inclusive of everything and giving back. And lastly, if you look at the top of the tree, you’ll see a small red dot. My father’s favorite dessert was Cherry Pie. So, in his honor, a cherry was placed by the designer in the top branch to symbolize the importance of valuing relationships.
The founding vision for Everything Gala began with a dedication to create amazing relationships with each organization our team works with. Thank you for trusting us to join you in your fundraising experience. May you surpass your ambitious goals through our team of exceptional auctioneers, our national network of associates and our tested products & service providers. We want to be your trusted source in helping you to raise more money than you originally thought possible. We believe the world becomes a better place because of the incredible missions, programs, and people you empower. You can trust us to listen, to care and to share with you everything we can to make your next fundraising event a success!
With Gratitude and warmth,
Shannon
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