The difference between a good event and a great one lies in the details — the decorations! Never underestimate the power of a well-decorated venue. A cohesive room and well decorated tables can set the tone, create a memorable experience, and ultimately, add to the success of your fundraising event. In this blog, we’ll talk about why decorating for a fundraising event is not just beneficial but essential.
1. First Impressions Matter
Imagine walking into a room that’s been transformed into tropical beach luau, yet it’s still the middle of winter in Brookings, South Dakota. (See the amazing pics below!) As you know we LOVE a good theme party at Hitch Studio! The impact is immediate and powerful. Decorations create the all-important first impression that sets the mood for your guests. It makes attendees feel valued and excited about the event — and excited about the event means excited to participate and donate.
2. Social (and Social Media) Interaction
Good decoration can actually facilitate better social interaction, which is key in fundraising events. Having a great photo booth (and by great, we mean great location too), can not only break the ice but also encourage networking and conversations among guests. This increased interaction can lead to more donations and support for your cause. Plus, making an Insta-worthy backdrop means more shares and tags on your social media platforms, which is exactly what you’re going for!
3. Making the Most of Your Venue
Take a look at the bistro lights hanging in the Dacotah Bank Center in the photos. There is warm lighting hanging from the ceiling and Hitch put up our own bistro lights to really call attention to the silent auction, raffle, desserts, and live auction items. Plus, it make viewing the items easier in a dim room. Effective decoration can transform any space, making the most of your venue. See what we did for Northern Night in Aberdeen, South Dakota. It can highlight the best features of the venue while masking any less desirable aspects. We also added nine huge palm trees around the space to enhance the parts of the room we wanted to!
4. Attention to Detail
Investing in decorations shows that you care about your event, your guests’ experience, and your cause. It reflects professionalism and boosts the credibility of your organization, keeping trust and respect high in front of potential donors. Check out the classic checkerboard pattern we did for the SDSU Jackrabbit Athletic Scholarship Auction in Brookings, South Dakota.
5. Creating a Memorable Event
Great decorations make your event memorable too! You want your charity event to stand out and leave a lasting impression. When people talk about your event, you want them to have SUCH an amazing time, that they return next year — and bring friends with them! In fact, when you hire Hitch Studio, you get access to our entire decor collection for your event, no matter the theme or style!
6. Supporting Local Businesses
Hitch Studio was so honored to be asked to decorate for this fun Bobcat Backers high school athletic event! Using services from local businesses (DJs, decorators, auctioneers, venues, etc.) shows your commitment to supporting the community. This can resonate deeply with attendees who value local engagement. Plus, these vendors are going to tell their friends about your incredible fundraiser too!
By creating the right atmosphere, engaging emotions, facilitating interactions, and leaving a lasting impression, decorations can transform a simple fundraiser into a remarkable experience (and lots of fundraising dollars for you!). Take a look at our most recent charitable corporate event — the Bobcat Backers Fundraising Event! If you like what you see, hire Hitch Studio to help with the overall ambiance of your event to make it an even bigger success!
Contact us today to see how our decor can help your corporate event!
