Las Vegas is quickly becoming a dynamic metropolitan city. What was once a dusty frontier town now counts a brilliant center for the performing arts, a robust public library system, a fully accredited medical school, and a burgeoning tech scene with fertile conditions for pre-IPO startups amongst its civic assets.
Many of these endeavors require money. And if it’s not funded by taxes or government grants, that money either comes from profit seeking investors or donations.
As for donations, one of the best ways to entice philanthropists to give money is to feed them, entertain them and get them drunk. Just kidding. Not really. It’s actually pretty true. And that’s where a fundraising gala comes in.
Galas in Las Vegas can range from intimate dinners at private homes high in the Summerlin hills, and $1,000 a plate dinners, to the Shaquile O’neal Foundation’s over the top concerts with major headliners like John Legend, Joel McHale, and Jennifer Hudson.
If you’re holding your own fundraising gala, but don’t have the pull that the Big Cactus has, Gather After is here to help. Because the MGM Grand Garden Arena isn’t right for everyone, we’ll help you find the perfect Fundraising Gala Venue in Las Vegas for your organization.
Great Fundraising Gala Venues in Las Vegas
Gather After works with a hand-picked collection of upscale restaurants and lounges that would be great for fundraising galas, as long as they aren’t Shaq-sized events. They range from classy steakhouses to laidback breweries, and have enough variety to make everyone happy.
Barry’s Downtown Prime
Inside Circa, the newest downtown Las Vegas casino, you’ll find a swanky steakhouse perfect for your gala.
Barry’s Downtown Prime is praised for its vintage glamour, stellar hospitality, modern design and crowd-pleasing innovation.
A fantastic menu of steak and seafood can be enjoyed in the multi-functional private dining room which can hold large and small private parties.
You and your attendees will feel like you stepped back in time thanks to the old school Vegas approach to design and service.
Anyone looking for a special night out will appreciate the classic cool approach that has endeared celebrities, athletes and guests of all stripes while making this hot spot one of the most ambitious and most reliable steakhouses in town.
La Mona Rosa
Mexican food lovers seeking a place to hold their fundraiser on East Fremont Street in Downtown Las Vegas will go bananas for this urban jungle gem.
La Mona Rosa, which is Spanish for The Pink Monkey, feels like a Mexico City hideaway.
Word quickly got out about its refined vision of authentic regional cuisines, fun atmosphere and excellent decor and now it’s a well-known Las Vegas favorite.
Chef Isidro Marquez-Castillo and his team will turn up the heat for your private event with a flavor-forward menu of tamales rojo from Oaxaca and pozole from Jalisco among other traditional dishes inspired by Yucatan, Nayarit, Puebla and other regions south of the border.
Ellis Island Front Yard
The family owned Front Yard at Ellis Island Casino is the perfect spot for you, and the locals who will be attending your event. It’s near the Strip which gives it a bit of the Vegas clout, without being too deep in the resort corridor which makes it easy for ingress and egress.
Plus ,a laid back and casual vibe underscores the top notch food and drinks. The Front Yard is known for serving up beers brewed in-house and award-winning barbeque named best in Las Vegas.
This popular indoor/outdoor space has a boast-worthy view of the Las Vegas Strip and lots of natural light.
Rouge Room
Groups seeking a sophisticated lounge with an exceptional cocktail program, personalized service and a vintage vibe will be tickled pink when they see the Rouge Room at Red Rock Casino Resort.
Private events at this Parisian-inspired lounge feature innovative takes on French-driven cuisine and plenty of visuals to feast your eyes on.
You and your attendees will be transported to a different time and place thanks to elegant surrounds and exceptional service that’s hard to find these days.
This beautiful space not only looks stunning but also feels warm and welcoming. Let us know if we can help make one of Summerlin’s best night spots the place for your fundraising gala.
Bel-Aire
Foundations seeking the latest and greatest for their fundraising gala venue in Las Vegas will be captivated by Bel-Aire inside the Durango Casino Resort.
This opulent new lounge embraces old-school glamour and contemporary flair while serving tantalizing cocktails and yummy small plates.
Modern furnishings adorned with elegant gold and brass finishes set the tone for your private special event. Socialize with your guests in an upscale atmosphere that sets Bel-Aire apart from other lounges in town.
Celebrate and entice your organization’s generous donors in this high-energy reception venue.
Wax Rabbit
It’s no secret, Wax Rabbit is a fantastic place to hold your Gather After reception.
This hidden gem burrowed within Mijo Modern Mexican Restaurant is sure to make you hop with happiness. Your attendees will feel like part of the cool crowd in this elevated speakeasy located at Durango Casino Resort.
Expert mixologists craft tequila and mezcal cocktails that take you on a journey through a diverse Mexican culinary landscape without ever leaving Las Vegas.
A playful and intriguing mystique makes this one hoppining spot to wine and dine your donors.
Las Vegas Fundraising Galas Made Easy
Coordinating and planning your next fundraising gala doesn’t have to be stressful. My team of local experts can make it happen so you can make the money. We’ll put put together the whole thing from the venue and menu to entertainment, decor and more. Get in touch today.
