Fundraise for Your Cause with Scott Helmer
Scott Helmer performing live on stage at CasaBlanca Resort in Mesquite, NV during his Guinness World Records attempt. Today, his powerful fundraising show comes directly to your good cause as a scaled-down version of this experience.
From rock bottom to helping raise millions—join Scott Helmer’s concert tour and turn inspiration into impact for your cause
TEMPE, Ariz. – In 2008, Scott Helmer sat alone in his car on a remote mountain road in Northern Arizona, a gun in his mouth and seconds away from ending his life. After losing his family, wealth, and way, he cried out to God and made a promise:
“If you help me through this, I won’t give up. I’ll use my comeback story to help others.”
At the time, he was working as an insurance broker and, standing at a crossroads during the financial crash, made a desperate and illegal decision to use client trust account funds to try and right the ship of his failing business—believing he could fix things and pay it back.
He was wrong. Facing the consequences and the real possibility of prison, he lost everything.
But what he found was a deeper truth that now fuels his mission:
No matter how bad things get, no matter what mistakes you’ve made—even if you’ve broken the law or think your life is over—suicide is never the answer, and a comeback is always possible.
That promise led to a new chapter as a recording artist and touring musician on a mission—and eventually, a Guinness World Records holder—bringing him back to his first love: music.
Since 2012, Helmer has kept that promise, spending the last 14 years touring full-time and performing over 1,000 solo-acoustic concerts across America—including more than 200 fundraising events that have helped good causes raise over $3 million and counting. He also holds the Guinness World Records title for “Most Live Music Performances in 24 Hours (multiple cities),” set during his 2016 tour.
Scott’s fundraising concert opportunity is entirely unique—created and delivered by an independent artist whose mission is to support good causes through music. He’s opened for major acts like Heart, Eddie Money, 3 Doors Down, Jeff Bridges, and Eric Burdon & The Animals, performing for thousands—but it’s his mission-driven solo shows that leave the deepest impression.
➟ UPCOMING FUNDRAISERS WIth SCOTT HELMER INCLUDE
Equisol Adaptive Horsemanship Fundraiser – Reno, NV – May 16, 2025
Horsemanship for Heroes – Reno, NV – Oct 4, 2025
🗓️ More dates added regularly. Space is limited and based on routing—book today!
🎸 Bring Scott Helmer’s Music, Message, and Mission to Your Fundraising Event
This affordable, turnkey solution eliminates planning stress, cuts out extra overhead, and delivers a high-impact result. You provide the space—Scott brings everything else.
💡 BONUS: READ Scott Helmer’s Ultimate Guide to Fundraising Event Success
Here’s what your organization gets with this powerful turnkey fundraising concert:
90-minute solo-acoustic performance by Scott Helmer, designed to complement your event’s schedule of speakers, live or silent auctions, raffles, and more
Professional PA system for up to 500 attendees
Stage ambiance package: LED lights, haze machine, and a branded Scott Helmer backdrop
Autographed acoustic guitar donated live for auction or raffle (Many events raise the full $3,000—or more from this item alone)
Custom press release published and promoted by Scott
Assistance obtaining local press and media coverage
Scott lives and tours full-time in his 40’ coach, arriving at your event with all gear on board
All setup and teardown handled by Scott – no staff or crew required
✅ 100% of funds raised go directly to your organization
✅ Host at your own location – indoors or outdoors
✅ Scalable for larger audiences if you have production in place
✅ Ideal for organizations of all sizes—even those with limited resources
✅ Many organizations book Scott annually as part of their giving calendar
🎯 Perfect for Galas—or a Powerful Off-Season Fundraiser Anytime
Everyone wants to book Scott in the fall for their annual gala—but he can only be in one place at a time. That’s why more organizations are now creating off-season fundraisers with Scott as the main attraction, held in the spring, summer, or early fall.
These events raise just as much, avoid the crowded calendar, and give supporters a fresh reason to show up and give. They also help Scott stay on the road full-time, building a tight weekly tour route across the country so more organizations can take part in this nationwide mission-driven tour.
🎵 Don’t wait for fall—create your own moment. Host Scott anytime, anywhere, and bring your community together for music, impact, and inspiration.
🎤 SCOTT’S PERFORMANCE & BOOKING EXPECTATIONS
Scott travels solo, lives full-time on the road in his 40' coach, and delivers a powerful solo-acoustic performance using his own professional sound system and compact stage ambiance package, which includes LED lights, a haze machine, and a branded Scott Helmer backdrop. He handles all setup and breakdown himself and takes pride in being professional, organized, and easy to work with. He travels hundreds of miles each week—thousands per year—to make these special events happen.
Scott’s role at your event is to provide inspiring, high-quality live entertainment that adds a meaningful and memorable element to your fundraiser. His songs, storytelling, and comeback story connect with audiences in a powerful way.
He is not the MC, auctioneer, or event organizer—his focus is on delivering an unforgettable performance, not managing the event.
✅ WHAT TO EXPECT:
Solo Performance: Scott is the only performer on the concert portion of your event. No opening acts, support acts, or additional performers will be added to the schedule or permitted to use his equipment.
Sound & Gear: Once his gear is set up and sound-checked, it must remain undisturbed. Except for his own performance, Scott is not the event’s sound technician—but he provides a fully self-contained setup, including:
Optional background music before the show
A dedicated microphone for announcements, keynote speakers, or your auctioneer
Power requirement: Two grounded 20-amp outlets located within 50 feet of the performance area
AV Support: A member of your team with basic audio/visual knowledge should be assigned in advance to handle any event AV needs. During soundcheck, Scott will provide a brief tutorial to ensure smooth operation of his equipment without affecting his setup.
Sound & Lighting: During the show, Scott controls his own sound and lighting in real time from the stage.
⏰ ARRIVAL, SETUP & OVERNIGHT PARKING:
For evening events: Scott arrives the morning of the show
For daytime events: Scott arrives the afternoon or evening before
Load-in, setup, and soundcheck will take place after arrival and may take several hours. All work is completed well before guests arrive.
VIP meet-and-greets or media interviews should be scheduled in advance and added to your event day sheet, if applicable.
After soundcheck, Scott begins his mandatory pre-show routine—rest, a light meal, and vocal warm-ups. This time is essential to delivering his best performance.
Overnight Parking: In most situations, Scott will remain parked at your venue overnight and break down and load out his equipment the following morning before departure. If that’s not possible, please let us know in advance so we can plan accordingly.
💰 A CONCERT THAT’S WORTH SO MUCH MORE
Booking an artist with Scott’s touring experience, story, and original music would typically cost $10,000 or more—before adding the cost of sound, lights, and crew.
Scott offers the entire experience—performance and production—for just $3,500, because he believes in his mission—and in yours.
It’s a professionally presented, turnkey event that requires no rentals or crew on your end. Scott brings his own sound system and a simple light setup—everything needed for a polished show.
To help you raise even more, Scott donates an autographed guitar to every fundraising event. Many organizations cover his entire fee just by raffling or auctioning it off.
Living full-time on the road, Scott travels thousands of miles each year to share his music, his story, and the kind of human connection that’s harder to find these days. Touring this way isn’t easy—but it’s honest, and that’s what matters most.
📣 See What Others Are Saying
Read what real people are saying about Scott’s music, message, and impact—visit the Testimonials & Reviews page.
🏛️ LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION
✅ BOOKING TERMS
Signed contract and 1/3 deposit ($1,500) required to book your date. Remaining balance ($2,000) is due the day after the event.
💡 Many organizations raise Scott’s full fee—or more—just from the donated guitar auction alone.
🎥 WATCH LIVE ACOUSTIC & LYRIC VIDEOS FROM SCOTT HELMER
Experience a stripped-down acoustic session filmed on Scott’s tour bus, then dive into four powerful lyric videos that explore themes of love, loss, heartbreak, healing, and the strength to move forward—each connected to the story behind Scott’s mission. It all leads into his latest music on Spotify and a final acoustic encore.
Scott Helmer performing a preview from his ‘Acoustic Sessions’ EP, filmed live on his tour bus — stripped-down, intimate, and from the heart.
Scott Helmer – “I’ll See You Again” (Official Lyric Video). Written as a tribute to his beloved dog Maya, this heartfelt track honors the deep, lasting bond between people and their pets. A moving reminder that love never truly ends.
Scott Helmer – “Long Way Round” (Official Lyric Video). A heartfelt journey through love, distance, and the promise to return home. Watch and sing along as Scott’s lyrics capture the spirit of the road and the comfort of knowing someone’s waiting.
Scott Helmer – “Time To Say Goodbye” (Official Lyric Video). Loving someone who’s emotionally broken is hard enough—watching them betray that love is worse. This song reflects the pain of finally walking away when second chances are no longer possible.
Scott Helmer – “Go Go Go” (Official Lyric Video). Inspired by the loss of the love of his life, this emotional track captures the pain of missed timing, the desperation to make things right, and the heartbreak of finally having to let go.
📌 IS THIS RIGHT FOR YOUR ORGANIZATION?
🎯 This offer is best suited for nonprofits and good causes aiming to raise $25,000 or more through donations, auctions, raffles, sponsorships, and ticket sales.
Organizations routinely cover Scott’s full $3,000 fee through the donated guitar alone, then go on to raise tens of thousands more during their event.
➡️ This package was created to help nonprofits and good causes add professional live music to their events—even if they thought it wasn’t possible before.
💡 Why It Works in 2025-2026
In today’s uncertain economy, nonprofits need creative, turnkey solutions to re-engage donors, stand out from the crowd, and raise more money with less effort. Scott Helmer’s concert delivers just that—a ready-made fundraising tool with proven emotional and financial impact.
Many organizations never imagined they could host live music—until they discovered this offer. With zero technical hassle and everything included, it’s an easy and powerful way to upgrade any event, gala, or campaign launch.
Scott Helmer’s music blends rock, pop, and Americana, combining powerful vocals, memorable melodies, and heartfelt storytelling. His original songs explore life, love, loss, and second chances—standout tracks like Time To Say Goodbye, Broken, Go Go Go, Have Guitar Will Travel, and I'll See You Again reflect his signature style and emotional depth. At the heart of every performance is his message to never give up—that it’s never too late to turn things around. That message leaves a lasting impression on supporters, staff, and donors alike.
✅ Ideal for a Wide Range of Causes
Scott’s fundraising concerts are a perfect fit for:
Military veterans and their families
Equine-assisted therapy programs
Suicide prevention initiatives
First responder support groups
Pet and animal rescues
Food banks and hunger relief efforts
Historic theatres and opera houses
Special needs programs for children and adults
And many more community-based and national nonprofits
🔍 Want to know why Scott does what he does?
Read his full story of collapse, comeback, and purpose on the Biography page—and see how music became his mission to give back.
✅ Already inspired? Then let’s make it happen!
🚀 READY TO RAISE MORE AND REACH MORE?
This is a bus tour only—Scott does not fly in for events, and routing and availability are based on bookings as they come in. Space is limited and awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.
Bring Scott Helmer’s powerful, mission-driven performance to your event and give your fundraiser the energy and impact it deserves—Book Today!
Scott Helmer – Best of Acoustic 2024 Preview, recorded live on his tour bus. This video compilation features the best of Scott’s 2024 acoustic performances, including “Time To Say Goodbye,” “Have Guitar Will Travel,” “Go Go Go,” “Broken,” “Long Way Round,” and “I’ll See You Again.”
