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from$235/hr
Versatile Art Event Gallery in Chicago | BYOB | Vault Gallerie
Lower West Side, Chicago, IL
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Welcome to Vault Gallerie. FOOD & BEVERAGE POLICY + SPACE DETAILS: • Guests are allowed to bring their own alcohol • Outside food is allowed • Catering or prep area • Cooking and food preparation is allowed on site • Projector, Microphones, Bluetooth • Music...
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from$275/hr
Hip Urban Industrial Exposed Brick Loft | Fulton Street Collective
West Town, Chicago, IL
113
Welcome to Fulton Street Collective. **Weekend Events require a minimum 4-hour rental** | Inquire about Weekday Events Over 1900 sqft of open loft space (2600 sqft w/lobby & foyer) with so much natural light and character beyond belief! At our space, there is also a...
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from$60/hr
Bright and Spacious Event Space in Avondale
Avondale, Chicago, IL
67
...We'd love to host your next: - Baby Shower, Bridal Shower, Mixer - Charity Event, Corporate Event, Corporate Party - Fashion Event, Fashion Show, Fundraising Event - Gala, Launch Event, Product Demo - Product Release, Product Showcase, Meetup - Beer And Wine Tasting, Birthday Party - Celebration, Cocktail Party, Dance Party...
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from$750/hr
Curated Event Space in West Town - Perfect for Corporate Retreats and Events, Not-for Profit Fundraisers, Team Gatherings and Creative Retreats, Photo & Video Shoots
West Town, Chicago, IL
17
...of vintage warehouse and modern sophistication, The Arbory is loaded with custom amenities and production capabilities to make planning next corporate event, fundraiser or social celebration a breeze. The Arbory is perfect for - Corporate or Team Meetings and Retreats for 20-200 attendees Galas and...
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from$450/hr
NEW Unique Lighting Showroom Event Loft
West Town, Chicago, IL
24
FOOD & BEVERAGE POLICY + SPACE DETAILS: • Guests are allowed to bring their own alcohol • Outside food is allowed • Catering or prep area • Only food preparation is allowed on site • Speakers, Projector, Microphones • Music Rules: Amplified music is allowed...
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from$125/hr
South Loop Multipurpose Event Space | Grace Episcopal Church
Chicago Loop, IL
16
...round tables) We’d love to host your next: • Presentation or lecture • Speaker panel • Networking event • Team meeting • Planning session • Workshop • Training • Fundraiser • Conference • Party • And more! We look forward to hearing from you. Send us an inquiry...
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from$100/hr
Gallery w/ 14' Ceilings & Hardwood Floors in W O W District
Logan Square, Chicago, IL
21
Storefront gallery in Chicago's up and coming W O W district. This 1400 sq. ft. space boasts 14' ceiling, hardwood floors, first floor and easy street access. The studio/gallery is in the center of a thriving neighborhood of artists, restaurants, interesting shops, and boutiques. Experience...
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from$250/hr
Stunning Chicago Classic in Lakeview | Chicago Theater Works
Lake View, Chicago, IL
104
...with a team committed to helping you create the perfect event. Our job is to make you look good! We love parties, fundraisers, film screenings, wedding receptions, corporate off-site and more… We have a PPA license, please let us know if you are planning...
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from$60/hr
30 Person Dance Studio | Great for Creatives | South Loop
South Loop, Chicago, IL
22
Studio 2 is great for fitness classes, yoga, dance, performances, Martial Arts, practices, pop-up shops, video/photo production and more! Available during the week! Check under our profile for our weekend full buyout! Space Details: - 30 person capacity - 30 chairs - 5 - 6ft...
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Frequently Asked Questions




Explore fundraising event spaces in Chicago

Fundraisers are a great way to help charitable causes gather financial support for community oriented action. Fundraising spaces can be elegant and chic, with crystal chandeliers and historic settings, relaxed and community oriented in a local meeting hall, or some combination of the two. Setting the right tone with guests matters as much as the venue's size and amenities. What sort of fundraising event are you planning - and for what cause?

Creative fundraising event ideas in Chicago

Some fundraising event ideas are competitive, which means entry fees and a panel of judges. Photography contests, poetry recitals, sports tournaments, races, and bake offs are popular fundraising events. The fundraising event space should cater to the needs of the competition; if you're hosting an international cookoff and fundraiser then choose a venue that makes food preparation easy. Some venues have portable kitchens, fridges, and stoves while others won't.
Another creative way to host a Chicago fundraising event is to offer something for sale. Bake sales, car washes, and cooking classes are events everyone enjoys. And if they get to support a charitable cause, so much the better! The event venue should be sizable; lofts are a good choice if your fundraiser is downtown. A loft space offers high ceilings and a flexible decorating floor plan. You can arrange tables and chairs as you wish. The walls offer plenty of space for posters and other media detailing the charitable goals of your event. And there should even be space for a stage, projector, and other presentations on the fundraiser and/or organization.

The best places to host a fundraising event in Chicago

Some of the best places to host a fundraising event are venues located close to the cause you support. If you're looking to hold a fundraiser to support the construction of a building in a community then look at holding your event at a community center, church, or event hall in the same neighborhood. Schools, colleges, universities, and libraries all hold fundraisers regularly and at affordable rates. Sometimes the venue will be free for you to use, especially if the fundraiser directly benefits the school, church or other local organization.
Fundraisers are also social affairs, however. They give members of the community a chance to mingle, share ideas, gauge interest on current and future projects, and exchange contact information.
Galas and other social fundraisers are held in restaurants, lofts, lounges, and bars for this reason. Drinks, conversations, and causes are a great combination! Fundraisers are a diverse event to plan for. Fortunately Chicago has an event space suitable for every kind of fundraiser there is!

Reviews for fundraising event venues

Kate P.
A Bright White Box: Converted Storefront in the Industrial West Fulton Market
Beautiful space, well kept, and just right for our artist event and fundraiser. Andrew is an attentive and helpful host, fantastic to work with...
Stephanie A.
Modern Industrial Event Space
Gem! The space is beautiful and the staff accommodating. Jeff was prompt to answer all questions and emails. We hosted a fundraising art show and Throop Studios was the perfect fit: Plenty of wall space, movable art walls, open kitchen... the list goes on...
Kanesha W.
Wicker Park Speakeasy Event Venue
The Speakeasy was exactly what I was hoping for and more for my first fundraising event. It was the perfect location for an open mic night that featured local Hip-hop artists, stand-up comedians, and poets. I'd certainly utilize the space again in the future! The only small...
Del H.
Speakeasy in the heart of Wicker Park
an incredibly responsive host and was able to answer all of our questions. Her space was the perfect size and intimate setting for our fundraising event. Mark did an amazing job helping us on the evening of making sure the event ran smoothly. Thank you so much for such an...
James W.
West Loop Loft Space with Skyline View and Roof Top Farm
dream on site! Helpful and available without being in the center of it all. The space is wonderful, as well. Hosted a 50 person fundraiser for an LGBTQ non profit and our guests loved its rustic and yet urban feel. Highly recommend...
Kashema P.
NEW Unique Lighting Showroom Event Loft
This space was so nice for our fundraising event! We received a lot of compliments about the venue and it's décor. Jennifer was very responsive and helpful with our requests. It had everything we needed...
Casandra R.
Unique West Town roomy industrial space
This place is phenomenal! I rented Tim’s spot for a fundraiser. He was very responsive and helpful with setting up and making sure the space fit my needs. The party had about 70 people, all fitting comfortably in the place, with a lot of room to spare. Easy parking...
Cori W.
Weekday Daytime Hours
Chris was a awesome host. Kind, informative, and helpful. I can’t thank him enough for allowing my team to shoot my fundraising video for my upcoming web series. The space is beautiful and unique and I will definitely come back for another round! I’m also looking forward to...

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