72" round table
Seats 10-12, 30" high
$17.05each
Corporate events & galas idea
Fundraising gala
A fundraising gala seats donors at rounds of ten facing a stage, with a silent auction along one wall, uplighting, a bar at the back and a programme with a paddle raise.
The look
Palette and decor
- Gold Chiavari chairs
- Floor-length linens
- Candle centrepieces
- Uplighting
Setup ideas
How to set it up
A pole tent with sidewalls for a summer gala.
Rounds facing the stage, silent auction tables along one wall, bar at the back.
Activities and games
Things for guests to do
Silent auction
Banquet tables with bid sheets.
Rent: 8' banquet table ($12.65), 90" x 156" tablecloth ($26.40)
Paddle raise
Stage, podium and mics.
Rent: Stage section ($71.50), Podium ($38.50), Wireless microphone ($38.50)
Mission video
Projector and screen.
Rent: Projector ($110), Projection screen ($55)
Props and DIY
What to buy or make
- Bid paddles
- Programme cards
- Auction bid sheets
These aren't rentals: they're the finishing touches most hosts buy or make.
Rent the look
Rentals for a fundraising gala
Quantities shown for 120 guests. In the planner they adjust to your guest count, and you can change or remove anything.
× 12 for 120 guests. Rounds of ten.
120" round tablecloth
Polyester, floor length on a 60" round
$15.68each
× 12 for 120 guests. Floor-length linens.
Gold Chiavari chair
Resin or wood, 15.5"W x 16"D x 36"H, seat pad included
$7.43each
× 120 for 120 guests. Gold Chiavari chairs.
8' banquet table
8' x 30", seats 8-10
$12.65each
× 4 for 120 guests. Silent auction tables.
Stage section
4' x 8' deck, 16-32" adjustable legs
$71.50each
× 4 for 120 guests. Stage.
Podium
Floor-standing lectern
$38.50each
× 1 for 120 guests. Podium.
LED uplight
Wireless, battery powered, any color
$38.50each
× 10 for 120 guests. Uplighting.
These add-ons for 120 guests, before delivery, setup and tax
$2,044.46
Prices are based on local rental companies' published rates plus our booking fee. Your final quote is confirmed by the rental company for your date and venue.
Questions
Fundraising gala FAQs
How much space does a silent auction need?
About 3 feet of table per item, with room for guests to stand on one side.
What is the best layout for a corporate gala?
72-inch rounds of ten facing a stage, with the bar and photo moment at the back so the programme isn't interrupted.
Do you supply AV for company events?
We can add PA systems, wireless mics, projectors, screens, podiums and TVs from our partners' catalogs. For a full production crew, tell us the scope and we'll quote it.
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Last updated 2026-11-03.
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