More reach. More donors. Less on your plate.
Beats for Relief helps nonprofits turn live music, comedy and storytelling into a fundraising channel. We bring the training, the campaigns and the events, so your small team can focus on the mission.
Get support for your cause Free discovery call. Built for small teams.
Nonprofits we've worked with
The short answer
Beats for Relief is a cause marketing partner for nonprofits. We train your team, build your campaigns, and create live music and comedy events that raise money and bring in new, younger supporters. We also connect you with hotels and brands looking for a cause to back.
- Fundraising events created and run for your cause
- Cause marketing trainings for your team, board or global network
- Storytelling, email and social campaigns, done with you or for you
- Introductions to hotels and brands that want a nonprofit partner
- We bring the crowd: outreach to local communities to fill every event
- Built for lean teams with limited time and budget
Proven with nonprofits like yours
Best Buddies International
A cause marketing session at Best Buddies' international leadership conference, showing country leaders how to use events to fundraise in their own markets.
SOS Rio Grande do Sul
A benefit night for flood relief in Brazil that brought Barcelona's community together and raised funds within weeks of the disaster.
Esperança
A comedy night aligned with the mission from lineup to venue, raising funds, reaching a new audience and recruiting new volunteers.
Iguality
A live music event that introduced the cause of equality and inclusion to a new audience of supporters.
What our partners say
"As founder of Iguality, I saw how the event we carried out with Beats for Relief allowed us to reach a new audience that can support Iguality, and learn more about equality and inclusivity. We are very thankful for the fruitful and impactful collaboration and look forward to the next one!"Vincent Simon van Grondelle, Founder & Coordinator, Iguality
"The team was proactive, aligned the line-up, venue, and marketing with our mission, and made sure our organisation had a voice at the event. We raised funds, reached a whole new audience, and even gained new volunteers."Iain Anderson, Board Member, Esperança
Causes we've championed
Partners include Best Buddies, Save the Children, Oxfam, Open Arms, Iguality, Esperança, ILGA-Europe, Global Dental Relief and The Cara Program.
Talent that draws a crowd
Headlined Laughs for Relief, a sold-out comedy night for a cause.
DJ set at Aethos Ericeira for a Beats for Relief benefit.
From touring names to rising local artists, we book talent who care about your cause and bring their fans with them.
Wherever your cause is, we can help
Trainings online or in person
For one team or an entire international network.
Events in your city
We source local artists, venues and community partners near you.
Campaigns delivered remotely
Storylines, emails, social content and templates your team can reuse.
What we do
Fundraising events
Music and comedy nights built around your cause, from lineup to ticketing.
Cause marketing training
Practical workshops on partnerships, events and storytelling.
Storytelling
Messaging and campaign storylines that move people to give.
Campaigns and assets
Email, social and outreach campaigns plus reusable graphics and templates.
Partnership matching
Introductions to hotels and brands looking for a cause partner.
Community outreach
Local groups and networks that co-promote and bring new supporters.
How it works
- Intro call: we learn your mission, audience and goals.
- Plan: we recommend an event, training, campaign or a mix.
- Build: we book talent, create materials or prepare the session.
- Fill the room: we line up community partners to spread the word.
- Launch: the event happens and the campaign goes out.
- Report: we share funds raised, reach and new supporters.
FAQ
What is cause marketing?
A partnership between a cause and a business or event where both benefit: the cause gets funding and visibility, and the partner gets purpose and engagement.
We're a very small team. Can we still do this?
Yes. Our work is designed for lean teams, and we can do as much or as little of it for you as you need.
Can Beats for Relief host an event for our cause?
Yes. Tell us about your cause and we'll find the right format, talent and venue.
Do you run trainings online?
Yes. Trainings can be online or in person, for one team or a whole international network.
Do you work in my city?
Anywhere. We've run events in 10 countries and plan remotely, sourcing local talent and community partners wherever you are.
Let's grow your impact.
Tell us about your cause and what you need most right now.
Talk to our team