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Comedy That Drives Fundraising

Comedy creates a relaxed, feel-good atmosphere that encourages generosity and connection. ECE Comedy has decades of experience producing comedy-based fundraisers, from intimate donor appreciation dinners to large-scale charity galas.

We help match the right comedian to your cause and audience — including comedians with personal connections to your mission — and we coordinate with your auction, paddle-raise, or program flow so the entertainment supports your fundraising goals rather than competing with them.

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Featured Comedians

Brad Upton

Brad Upton

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Henry Cho

Henry Cho

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Mike Goodwin

Mike Goodwin

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What We Book For Fundraisers & Galas

Why Comedy Works for Fundraisers & Galas

Warms up the give

Comedy is a tried and true method of relaxing the room and encouraging guests to give more freely.

Makes the night memorable

A professional entertainer creates buzz leading up to the event and keeps supporters looking forward to coming back every year.

Keeps energy high

A comedic emcee or headliner carries the room between speeches, auctions, and awards without overshadowing them.

Fundraising events we book

We book comedians for fundraising events of every size, including:

  • Charity galas and benefit dinners
  • Donor appreciation events
  • Auctions and paddle-raise nights
  • Nonprofit anniversary celebrations
  • Awareness and advocacy events
  • Membership and volunteer appreciation nights
  • Faith-based and community fundraisers

Types of comedians we offer

Celebrity / headline talent

Nationally touring names with broad recognition

Clean fundraiser comedians

Vetted for professionalism, brand safety, and family-friendly material

Hosts / Emcees

Hosts with expertise in keeping things fun and helping the event run smoothly

Improv troupes

Interactive, high-energy performances that involve the audience

Variety acts

Comedians who blend stand-up with music, magic, or character work

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes! Comedy creates a relaxed, feel-good atmosphere that encourages generosity, connection, and engagement. We’ve booked comedians for galas, auctions, donor appreciation nights, and community fundraisers of all sizes.

Beyond booking talent, our team also has hands-on experience producing successful comedy-based fundraisers. In fact, we created and produced the long-running Laugh for the Cure event series with Susan G. Komen, which raised significant funds and awareness for breast cancer research over multiple decades. We know the ins and outs of how to make a comedy fundraiser not just fun – but truly impactful.

 

Absolutely. We’ll work with you to understand your mission, your audience, and the event’s tone—and then recommend comedians who strike the right balance of humor, heart, and impact.

Yes. Many comedians are open to incorporating customized material that acknowledges your mission, honorees, or organization milestones. We’ll help you communicate key details to them in advance.

Yes. We book family-friendly, clean comedians who are experienced with multigenerational and community-based audiences. Whether your event is formal or casual, we’ll match the tone.

Yes! ECE is a full-service entertainment agency. We can help you pair comedy with live music, auctioneers, speakers, emcees – and more – all coordinated under one roof.

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

OMG! He is so good! Thank you for the recommendation. He is funny just in conversation and has definitely earned some new fans this weekend. I look forward to seeing him again at some point. Sheena was hysterical again! I love her. She stayed for our other events and is part of our Flamingo Family now. I hope she makes it up to my area at some point. Orange Beach/Gulf Shores Alabama. She is awesome. The crowd was On! Loud laughing. Everyone was feeling it for sure.
Liz Sledge, Jake Owen Foundation
We have truly enjoyed our partnership with East Coast Entertainment. They have been responsive, collaborative and thorough with all of our various engagements. We are looking forward to our continued mutually beneficial relationship"
Doug Gillin - Director of Athletics - App State Athletics
We had the pleasure of working with Eric Dittelman for our charity event, The Drive, last October, and he exceeded every expectation. From the very beginning, Eric was incredibly communicative and easy to collaborate with, which made the planning process seamless and stress-free. I would highly recommend Eric Dittelman—and the team at EastCoast Entertainment—to anyone looking to create a memorable, interactive experience. They were standout partners, and I work with ECE every year!
Gwyn Taylor, Director, National Corporate Events, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
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