Political & nonprofit fundraisers
Political and nonprofit fundraisers in Old Town Scottsdale
Campaign receptions, candidate meet-and-greets and nonprofit benefits, in a room that draws a crowd and holds it.
Empire has hosted campaign receptions, civic discussions with Arizona Talks, and benefits for ARF-anage Dog Rescue, Darkhorse Benefits, Children’s Cancer Network and The Dandy Project. A microphone and screen handle remarks and introductions, the main hall gives guests room to circulate and meet the candidate or cause, and the Old Town address is easy to find and easy to say yes to.
We host organizations and candidates across the spectrum, with the same professional standard for every event.
- Staging, Shure microphones and QSC sound for remarks
- A main hall built for circulating and conversation
- Space for sign-in, donation and sponsor tables
- Central Old Town location, next door to Brathaus, RACK and Goldwater Brewing
Suggested spaces
Where it could happen
The North Hall
Fully configurable space under the chandeliers, with a 1,300 sq ft patio and the Seneca conference room.
The Loft
A bright hall under an arched window, with a mezzanine and a 320 sq ft elevated patio with sunset views.
Entertainment Hall
The games room: the pool table, dart wall and shuffleboard, opening onto a 920 sq ft patio.
Event services
Catering, sound and staging
Catering by Fogo de Chão
Fogo de Chão is Empire’s official catering partner. Their team knows the building inside and out, so planning the menu, timing and service is seamless from the first call to the last course.
Professional sound & A/V
QSC CP12 loudspeakers, QSC 18-inch subwoofers, professional mixing equipment and Shure microphones, ready for keynotes, panels and live music. Wall screens with wireless connectivity throughout.
Modular staging
Stage built from 4×4-foot panels and configured to your program: 4×8 for a podium, 4×12 or 4×16 for a panel, 8×8 and larger for performances.
Seating
Folding chairs for theater, classroom or round-table layouts, set to your floor plan.
Community impact
Causes we’ve supported
Animal rescues, veterans, children’s charities and civic groups across Arizona.
See our community impactFAQ
Political & nonprofit fundraisers: questions
Do you host political fundraisers?
Yes. Empire hosts campaign receptions and fundraisers for candidates and organizations, as well as nonprofit benefits.
Is there a microphone and screen for speakers?
Yes. Professional sound (QSC speakers and subwoofers, Shure microphones and pro mixing equipment), modular staging and wall screens are available for an additional fee.
Can we set up sign-in and donation tables?
Yes. The halls have room for registration, donation and sponsor tables.
Plan your event
Tell us the date, the audience and the program. We’ll set up a short call and a walkthrough.