"Elly and her team were truly game-changing for us in helping to plan and execute our annual gala. Her steady and patient guidance, inspired ideas, and creative solutions helped us stay on budget and led to us having our most successful gala ever, until the following year (which she also helped us plan and execute!). Elly is diligent, organized, efficient, deadline-driven, and has the keenest eye for detail I have ever seen. She is also kind, thoughtful, encouraging, and hilarious. She elevates every event she is a part of, and is a source of comfort and reassurance at every step of the way." — Susan R. (Habitat for Humanity)

“Elly Iverson has been the event manager of our annual fundraiser for several years. Each year we have met or exceeded our fundraising goals and received tremendous feedback from guests. Elly is professional, organized, creative, and pays attention to detail. We couldn’t do it without her!” — Robert G. (Santa Barbara School of Squash)

“Working with Elly and the eji team has been an absolute dream for our small but growing nonprofit. Their partnership and commitment to supporting nonprofits of all sizes and missions have been both inspiring and deeply appreciated. eji doesn’t just create events—they create opportunities for collaboration, making space for organizations like ours to link arms, advance our goals, and foster positive change in our community.” - Beth S. (Rooted Santa Barbara County)

“Elly and her Eji team are an absolute delight to collaborate with! Elly truly understands The Fund’s mission and excels at crafting celebrations that resonate with the progressive community in Santa Barbara County. Their creativity ensures our Bread and Roses event feels fresh and vibrant, even after 30 years. I’m excited to continue working with her to uphold this cherished tradition of bringing the progressive community together.” Patricia S. (Fund for Santa Barbara)

“Our 50th anniversary gala was a HUGE success. Elly and her team brought to life the vision, guiding our organization to a path with the most results and efficiency. Afterwards, attendees were complimenting how world class this event was. We are forever grateful for the essential support, professionalism, and creativity brought by their team.” – Rachel T. (SEE International)

“The support of Elly and her team at Eji Events has been an integral part of bringing our grassroots nonprofit organization to a new level of impact and visibility. Elly is an expert in her field, adept at bringing our vision and ideas to life with compassion, joy, and an elevated focus. She has a remarkable ability to listen closely to our vision and expertly and thoughtfully create the implementation of that vision alongside us as a fully committed and engaged collaborator. Her dedication and creativity have been instrumental in turning our goals into reality, and we couldn't be more grateful for her and her team's support.” — Sharon R. (Friends of State Street)

“It was a joy to work with Elly and the eji event team on our Toast to the Nonprofit Community event this year. They helped us create a memorable event experience to honor our nonprofit sector colleagues who work so hard to improve the quality of life for residents throughout Santa Barbara County.” — Tammy J. (Santa Barbara Foundation)

"Elly and her team were exceptional partners for our Plaza Palooza inaugural event! From start to finish, their dedication, creativity, and attention to detail made the day truly unforgettable. We could not have done it without her seamless coordination, calm attitude, and problem solver mentality. Her ability to connect with the community and inspire everyone involved brought a unique energy to the 3,000-person celebration. All the community partners participating felt supported by her and her team. We are so grateful for her leadership and can’t wait to work with her again!" — Lauren T. (Santa Barbara Public Library Foundation)

“Thank you for all of your wonderful work in making our Sharehouse Festival such a success! Your ideas and attention to detail and ability to pull things together made for a really memorable event. Particularly impressive was the work within the warehouse. The projections and lighting were imaginative and effective.” - Erik T. (Foodbank of Santa Barbara County)

“Elly Iverson did a wonderful job planning and coordinating our annual luncheon fundraiser. She created an experience that was beautiful, unique, and very special. Elly inspired our volunteers and connected us with wonderful vendors. She is professional, calm, organized, attentive, responsive, and patient. I highly recommend eji experiences!” - Holly C. (Angels Foster Care)

“eji experiences brings efficiency, integrity, creativity, experience and style to any project. I have worked with this team on projects both grand and intimate. Through each project, Elly built partnerships with local businesses and institutions when needed, and strengthened and expanded vital communities when possible.” - Elizabeth A. (Community Arts Music Association)

“This has been, by far, the best organized virtual retreat/ conference I have ever attended. So thoughtful in every detail. You all rocked it! What a high bar you've set.” (sister - Feminist Business School)

“Working with Elly Iverson and eji experiences was a wonderful and seamless experience. Elly's professionalism and creativity led to a one-of-a-kind event at the Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara, which was not only well-attended, but also much appreciated by the wider Santa Barbara community.” - Alexandra T. (Santa Barbara Museum of Contemporary Art)

“Elly Iverson was amazing to work with! It was wonderful having her expertise and talent in planning our largest fundraiser of the year. From finding a venue to the fine details, Elly and her team made our event special and effortless.” - Gloria S. (Future Leaders of America)