Not every nonprofit event is a black-tie gala with a live auction and a step-and-repeat. Sometimes it’s a board retreat. Sometimes it’s a volunteer appreciation dinner for forty of your most dedicated supporters. Sometimes it really is the big annual fundraiser, and it needs to feel like the event of the year.
The good news is that a great event doesn’t have to mean one size, one price point, or one level of production. At Social Capitol, we’ve built our spaces and pricing to flex with your mission and your budget, so whether you’re planning an intimate gathering or a full-scale gala, there’s a version of “unforgettable” that fits.
Here’s a look at what’s possible at every level.
Small and Meaningful: The Community Dinner or Board Retreat
Not every nonprofit event is about fundraising dollars. Some are about strengthening the relationships that make your mission possible: a board retreat to align on strategy, a donor thank-you dinner, or a volunteer appreciation gathering for the people who show up again and again.
Our Iron Basecamp Garage Studio rental is built for exactly this. It holds up to 80 guests and is ideal for a lunch panel, a daytime workshop, or an intimate seated dinner, all with the same design and hospitality touches as our larger events, just scaled to a more personal size. Weekday rentals start at $850 for eight hours, making it an accessible option for organizations that want a polished space without a ballroom-sized price tag.
Good for: board retreats, donor stewardship dinners, volunteer appreciation events, small community gatherings.
Mid-Size and Meaningful: The Appreciation Event or Networking Reception
As your guest list grows, so does the opportunity to make an impression. Our Quartz Vista Upper Level rental, which includes the Mezzanine, Garage Room, and Welcome Room, comfortably hosts up to 150 seated guests or 300 for a cocktail-style reception, starting at $2,000 for a weekday eight-hour rental.
This tier is a favorite for nonprofits hosting a donor appreciation event, a networking reception for partners and sponsors, a vendor expo, or a mid-sized annual meeting that deserves more than a conference room. It’s also a great option if you’re testing a new event format before committing to something larger next year.
Good for: donor appreciation events, sponsor networking receptions, mid-size annual meetings.
Bigger and Bolder: The Fundraising Dinner or Awards Night
When your event is designed to raise major dollars or recognize big impact, you need a room that can hold the moment. Our Copper Ridge Main Level rental includes Capitol Hall, the Welcome Room, the Interactive Kitchen, the Green Room, and the Outdoor Patio, supporting up to 250 seated guests or 400 for a cocktail-style event, starting at $2,500 for a weekday eight-hour rental.
This is the sweet spot for a presentation dinner, an awards ceremony, or a fundraiser that includes both a program and a reception. With eight customizable digital screens for sponsor recognition and a stage built for real production, this tier gives your event the presence it deserves.
Good for: fundraising dinners, awards ceremonies, presentation-style galas.
Go All In: The Signature Gala
For the event that carries your organization’s name and reputation for the year, our Teal Summit Full Venue rental gives you access to every space in the building: Capitol Hall, the Mezzanine, the Garage Room, the Interactive Kitchen, the Welcome Room, the Green Room, and the Outdoor Patio. It supports up to 400 guests seated or 800 for a cocktail-style event, starting at $4,000 for a weekday eight-hour rental.
This is the tier built for a silent auction paired with a cocktail hour and dinner presentation – the kind of signature gala your donors circle on their calendars every year.
Good for: signature galas, silent auction events, large-scale fundraising dinners.
Every Tier Comes With the Same Support
No matter which size fits your event, every rental includes the same full-service foundation: in-house catering from Footers Catering, professional event staffing, design and branding support, rental coordination for linens and florals, and included parking. And as a 501(c)(3) organization, you’ll receive a 10% discount on venue rental at every tier, because we believe supporting the organizations that support our community shouldn’t be complicated.
Let’s Find Your Fit
Whatever stage your organization is at, and whatever your budget looks like this year, there’s a version of an unforgettable event waiting for you at Social Capitol. Reach out to our team, tell us about your mission and your guest list, and we’ll help you find the space, the design, and the experience that fits.