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Community IT Innovators Nonprofit Technology TopicsTechnology for Nonprofit Fundraiser Events with Justin GoodhewCarolyn Woodard explores the technology behind nonprofit fundraising events with Justin Goodhew, CEO and co-founder of Trellis. Galas and in-person events have come roaring back since COVID, and they have changed — guests expect and enjoy more experiential, mission-centered evenings. But the pressure on staff has not let up. As AI begins to reshape data entry and reconciliation, the nonprofits that thrive will be the ones who have already built the right technology foundations under their events.Justin brings years of experience helping nonprofits run galas that integrate cleanly into their existing systems — and he has seen...
2026-05-1525 min
The Difference: Nonprofit Fundraising in a For-Profit WorldBeyond the GalaSend us Fan MailAre fundraising galas truly worth the investment, or are they being misunderstood?In this episode of The Difference, a podcast from Convergent, Host Jay Werth sits down with Justin Goodhew, CEO and Co-founder of Trellis, to unpack how nonprofits can rethink events as more than one-night fundraisers. With experience helping over 500 organizations raise more than $100 million, Justin brings a data-driven perspective to one of the sector’s most debated strategies.The conversation challenges a common assumption: that events should be judged by immediate net profit. Instead, Justin reframes them as...
2026-04-2225 min
Inspired Nonprofit LeadershipThe Smart Gala Playbook with Justin GoodhewReflections from host Sarah Olivieri ... Are Galas Actually Worth It? Let's be honest. Most nonprofit leaders have a love-hate relationship with galas. They take a ton of time. They stress out your team. And sometimes… they barely break even. So it's a fair question: Are galas actually worth it? After my recent conversation with Justin Goodhew, I think the better question is: When and how can galas be worth it? The Problem Isn't the Gala Galas get blamed for poor results. Bu...
2026-04-0234 min
The Nonprofit ShowYour Gala Isn't Broken—But Your Process Might Be!Send us Fan MailNonprofits can turn fundraising events into more efficient, donor-friendly, revenue-generating experiences that support long-term growth. Most events are full of potential, but this learning session makes it clear that the strongest galas are no longer built around chaos, long lines, and overworked staff. In this energizing conversation, Justin Goodhew, Co-Founder and CEO of Trellis, makes the case that event success is not just about what happens in the ballroom. It starts before the event with better use of donor data, stronger integration with internal systems, and smarter choices about where staff t...
2026-03-1729 min
Nonprofit Vision With Gregory NielsenEpisode 168: Justin Goodhew: A Modern Take on Event FundraisingAre events still worth the effort?In this episode of Nonprofit Vision, Greg sits down with Justin Goodhew, CEO of Trellis, to explore how nonprofits can modernize event fundraising to unlock new revenue drivers, increase event ROI, and reduce operational strain.They discuss leveraging technology, rethinking auctions and sponsorships, and turning one-night events into long-term donor engagement strategies.If your organization hosts an event — or is rethinking one — this conversation will challenge you to make your biggest night work smarter and generate impact well beyond the ballroom. 🎧
2026-02-1321 min
The Living Church PodcastWhat's Up with Lambeth?It's Lambeth Week! The Lambeth Conference is a gathering of bishops every ten years from across the Anglican Communion — though the schedule occasionally gets off track, such as during WWII and the Covid pandemic. They meet for prayer and reflection, fellowship and dialogue on church and world affairs.
Why should you, O listener who may not be an Anglican bishop, or even an Anglican, care about the Lambeth Conference? We'll get to that. What has been up since the last Lambeth Conference in the church globally? The last 14 years in the world? Quite a lot...
2022-07-2850 min
Passion for ImpactTrellis.org. Justin's Story.Justin Goodhew is the founder of Trellis.org (a social enterprise technology company)that powers global collective impact by supporting charitable organizations. It’s so simple its genius and a powerful example of tech for good. Justin drops so many bombs of biz wisdom and personal growth lessons! Learn strategies for starting your own impact company based on problems that need to be solved. Loved this conversation—follow Justin! He is an empowering social impact leader to watch!
2020-08-2934 min
The Impactors PodcastCreating impact from the heart, connecting the social sector to the world & defining what sparks you to make change (Justin Goodhew)"Creating impact HAS to come from the heart and the soul. Whatever that thing is that sparks you, what gets you back up from those bumps and bruises; once you know what that is, the question is what skill-set can you bring to create the most value or make the most impact?"
Episode #22 of Season 2 of The Social Impactors Podcast features #SocialImpactor Justin Goodhew, CEO & Founder of Trellis, an event booking platform that allows charities to save precious time around event planning and organizing. More importantly, this platform allows charities to secure more donations and retain existing d...
2019-05-1316 min