Corporate events, Toronto and GTA
Fundraisers and charity events in Toronto decor that supports the cause, not the budget
Stage backdrops, auction and donor displays, centrepieces, entrance decor, photo booths and entertainment for gala fundraisers, charity dinners, auctions, walks, community events and school fundraisers at venues across Toronto and the GTA, scoped to the budget the cause allows.
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The brief
A fundraiser needs to look generous and cost less
Donors notice when a fundraiser looks expensive, and they notice when it looks careless. The decor has to land between: one hero moment that photographs well for the cause, a stage that works for the ask, a room that feels warm, and nothing that looks like money that should have gone to the mission.
Event Creation designs gala fundraisers, charity dinners, auctions, community events, school fundraisers and walks at venues, halls, schools and parks across Toronto and the GTA. A 12 ft balloon garland is listed on this website from $250, a shimmer wall with balloons from $420 and balloon centrepieces from $20 per table; stage backdrops, donor displays and entrance decor are quoted as one design.
We scope the design to the budget you set and tell you where a smaller piece will do the same job.
The hero moment
Fundraiser elements we design
Stage backdrop
A backdrop with the charity’s name and the campaign, sized to the stage, for the ask and the speeches.
Donor and sponsor display
A wall or displays that show sponsors and donors with respect, lit and placed where guests pass.
Auction table styling
Linens, risers and signage for silent auction items and raffle displays.
Centrepieces that double as decor
Low florals or balloon pieces in the campaign colours, often donated to guests at the end.
Entrance and photo moment
A step-and-repeat or a photo wall with the charity’s name, so every guest photo carries the cause.
Packages
Three ways to scope it
Each is built for the event. Starting prices come from the listings on this website; the rest is quoted in writing.
Essential
A 12 ft garland from $250 at the entrance or the stage, centrepieces from $20 per table and a campaign sign.
Request a proposalSignature
A stage backdrop with the campaign name, a sponsor display, auction table styling, centrepieces and a classic photo booth from $410 with a branded overlay.
Request a proposalExperience
The Signature set plus a floral stage, a red carpet and step-and-repeat, live music for arrivals, an MC for the ask, cold spark for the reveal and a 360 video booth from $400.
Request a proposalWhat is the budget, and what is the ask?
Send the venue, the headcount, the campaign colours and the budget range. We reply with a design scoped to it and a starting price per element.
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Starting prices
What fundraiser decor costs on our website
Starting prices listed on this website in Canadian dollars.
| Item | Listed price | What the listing covers |
|---|---|---|
| Balloon garland, 12 ft | from $250 | Regular price $300. |
| Shimmer wall backdrop with balloons | from $420 | Regular price $650. |
| Balloon centrepiece | from $20 | Regular price $25 per table. |
| Classic photo booth, branded | from $410 | Regular price $490. |
| 360 video booth | from $400 | Regular price $500. |
| Stage backdrop, sponsor display and auction styling | quoted | As one design. |
Website-listed starting prices in Canadian dollars. Final pricing depends on your date, venue, size and customization and is confirmed in writing before anything is booked.
Venues
Hotels, halls, schools, community centres and parks
Hotel ballrooms and event venues in Toronto host gala fundraisers with a stage and an auction area. Halls and community centres in Scarborough, Mississauga, Vaughan and Markham host community dinners and cultural fundraisers.
School fundraisers use the gym or the hall; walks and outdoor events in parks need weighted decor, a tent and permits where the city requires them.
We work within each venue’s rules and the organizing committee’s timeline.
How it works
From brief to strike
- 01
Brief
Tell us the event, date, venue, headcount, brand guidelines and the objective: launch, celebrate, thank, raise, sell or inform.
- 02
Concept
A written concept with the branded hero piece, the guest flow, the photo moment, entertainment and a starting price per element.
- 03
Approval
You approve the concept and the quote; we hold the date and coordinate with the venue, AV and catering.
- 04
Install
Our team installs within the venue’s window, checks every sightline and brand element and hands over before doors open.
- 05
Strike
We remove everything at the agreed time and return the space as we found it.
Before you book
What we need for the proposal
Send these with the brief and we can scope it in one reply.
- Date, venue, headcount and the run of show.
- Brand guidelines: logo files, colours and any rules about how the brand appears.
- The objective and who the guests are: staff, clients, press, public.
- Load-in and strike windows, loading dock, elevator and power.
- AV and catering partners we should coordinate with.
- Whether photos and video will be taken, and from where.
Programme
Entertainment and the ask
Live music for arrivals, an MC for the ask and the auction, a branded booth so every photo carries the cause and a DJ if there is dancing.
For community and family fundraisers: face painting, a balloon twister and a bouncy castle.
See also galas and award ceremonies and cultural celebrations.
Build the rest of the event
Pair the decor with
What usually goes with a fundraiser.
Stage decoration
The backdrop for the ask.
Stage decorationWelcome signs and event displays
Sponsor and donor displays.
DisplaysPhoto booth experiences
A branded booth for the cause.
Photo boothsKeep planning
More help planning a fundraiser
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Questions
Fundraisers and charity events: frequently asked questions
Budgets, sponsors and cost.
How much does fundraiser decor cost in Toronto?
A garland is listed from $250, a shimmer wall with balloons from $420 and centrepieces from $20 per table on this website. Stage backdrops and sponsor displays are quoted as one design, scoped to the budget you set.
Can you work within a fixed charity budget?
Yes. Tell us the figure and we design to it, and we say where a smaller piece does the same job.
Can you display sponsors and donors?
Yes. A sponsor wall or displays placed where guests pass, lit and sized by sponsorship tier if you want.
Can you style the silent auction tables?
Yes. Linens, risers and signage for items and raffles.
Can centrepieces be given to guests?
Yes. Many fundraisers give centrepieces to top donors or sell them; we design with that in mind.
Do you decorate school and community fundraisers?
Yes. Gyms, halls, community centres and parks.
Can you provide an MC for the ask?
Yes. An MC for the programme and the auction, with music and effects timed to the reveal.
How long does install take?
Two to four hours; we work within the venue’s window.
Which areas do you serve?
Toronto, North York, Scarborough, Etobicoke, Mississauga, Vaughan, Markham, Richmond Hill and Oakville.
How far ahead should I book?
Six to twelve weeks for a gala fundraiser; shorter for community events.
From concept to creation
Tell us about your event
Share your date, venue and the look you have in mind. We reply with a concept, a starting price and the next step.
Event Creation · 126 Willowdale Ave, #1, Toronto, ON M2N 4Y2 · Info@EventCreation.ca