Results

The numbers our partners take back to their boards.

Every engagement is custom. Every result is measurable. Here's what changed when nonprofits paired strategy with stage.

Tens of $M

Raised on stage for DC nonprofits

10+ yrs

Serving the DC fundraising community

5.0 ★

Verified rating · The Bash

Case study · Independent Schools

DC-Area Independent School — Scholarship Appeal

The Challenge

A scholarship appeal that had to turn a single evening into major support for students.

The CBA Strategy

A carefully planned giving ladder, advance donor commitments, and disciplined room execution carried the ask.

The Impact

$200,000+ Raised

in under two minutes · for student scholarships

"We're incredibly grateful for CBA's guidance and positive energy. They made the entire process seamless and enjoyable."

Sidwell Friends Auction Co-Chairs

Case study · Community & Youth

DC-Area Youth Nonprofit — Annual Gala

The Challenge

An annual gala that needed every table to stay engaged through a full paddle raise.

The CBA Strategy

A coordinated strategy-and-stage approach kept guests engaged from the first ask to the last.

The Impact

$90,000+ Raised

in one evening · across 80 paddle-raise gifts

"Capital Benefit Auctions was a tremendous help with our fundraising gala. Their strategic guidance and flawless execution led to an unforgettable night. The energy in the packed room was incredible, and nearly every guest donated at the $20 level, showing amazing support for our mission. We believe our fundraising was up by 20%."

Heather Jeff · Phoenix Bikes

Case study · Independent Schools

Independent School — Annual Auction

The Challenge

A paddle raise that had plateaued year over year and needed a stronger giving ladder.

The CBA Strategy

Strategic planning, advance gift commitments, a stronger giving ladder, and careful event sequencing reset the program.

The Impact

5×+ Growth

year over year · in the paddle raise

"CBA's ability to connect with the audience is unmatched. They consistently shatter fundraising records and make our school auction the highlight of the year."

The Key School PTO · Washington, DC

Case study · Environmental & Conservation

Northern Virginia Environmental Nonprofit — Signature Event

The Challenge

A signature event whose paddle raise was flat year over year.

The CBA Strategy

Sharper case-for-support framing, intentional advance commitments, and confident room leadership.

The Impact

50% Growth

year over year · in the paddle raise

"We absolutely recommend Capital Benefit Auctions! Karen and George helped us double our match gift and achieve our highest fundraising total ever. She and her team guided our guests through the live and silent auctions, and her responsiveness and logistical support were invaluable."

Amelia Wilt · Northern Virginia Conservation Trust

Testimonials

What partners say after the lights come up.

"Karen Wrege and Capital Benefit Auctions were incredible partners throughout our event. Karen's strategic guidance throughout the planning process gave our team confidence as we embarked on a new event; her expertise and thoughtful recommendations helped us make informed decisions and ultimately exceed our fundraising goal during the event's paddle raise and live auction. On event night, Karen and George were an outstanding team. George's professionalism and ability to read the room kept the energy high and our guests engaged, while Karen worked seamlessly behind the scenes to ensure everything ran smoothly. Their attention to detail and genuine investment in our success made them feel like an extension of our own team. If you're looking for a partner who will support you from the earliest planning conversations through the final paddle raise, I can't recommend Capital Benefit Auctions highly enough."

Nicolle Teixeira · Key School, Annapolis, MD

"We absolutely recommend Capital Benefit Auctions! Karen and George helped us double our match gift and achieve our highest fundraising total ever. She and her team guided our guests through the live and silent auctions, and her responsiveness and logistical support were invaluable."

Amelia Wilt · Northern Virginia Conservation Trust

"Capital Benefit Auctions transformed our fundraising gala. We raised more money than ever before, and the energy in the room was absolutely incredible. Their precision and insight came alongside our creative, slightly chaotic team and helped us funnel everything into one beautifully organized event. I'll never forget telling Karen the house number as a backup for unsold items; she looked me in the eye and said, 'We won't need that. Everything will sell.' She was right. Their confidence in our mission was exactly what we needed for such an amazing night."

Kara · Cornerstone Community Housing

"Capital Benefit Auctions was a tremendous help with our fundraising gala. Their strategic guidance and flawless execution led to an unforgettable night. The energy in the packed room was incredible, and nearly every guest donated at the $20 level, showing amazing support for our mission. We believe our fundraising was up by 20%."

Heather Jeff · Phoenix Bikes

"CBA's ability to connect with the audience is unmatched. They consistently shatter fundraising records and make our school auction the highlight of the year."

The Key School PTO · Washington, DC

"We're incredibly grateful for CBA's guidance and positive energy. They made the entire process seamless and enjoyable."

Sidwell Friends Auction Co-Chairs

"Karen helped us reach our fundraising goals for our live auction and appeal. Constant contact, prepared, and on game day — knocked it out of the park."

Dan L., Fundraiser, Washington, DC

The next step

Your next gala can be your biggest yet.

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