moonrise

When we were engaged by a local non-profit to reimagine their annual, signature fundraising event, we knew that it had to stand out. We pitched them on a concept: Met Gala meets Burning Man, and let’s call it Moonrise.

Moonrise was our answer to what a fundraising gala could be if it let its hair down and danced in the sand. Complete with a full event branding identity, build out from the ground up, and activations for a fully immersive experience, it was an overnight success. Their inaugural celestial disco raised over $1 million dollars and quickly became the social event of the year.

Slated to recur every year, the funds raised are dedicated to our client, Handy.

Handy is a non-profit organization transforming the lives of children and young adults by providing education, housing, mental health services, and career development. They accomplish this through personalized programs that promote self-sufficiency and independent living.

The result? Over 400 of South Florida’s most influential leaders came together on the sands of Fort Lauderdale Beach to dance for good.

In 2025, Moonrise invites us to dance again, harnessing our collective influence and creativity to make a difference in our community. We’ll see you on the sand.