Presented by Greater Giving and FUNauctions…

Fundraising Trends and Updates for 2016

Is your benefit auction feeling a bit tired?  Are you looking for some new ideas to engage with supporters during your events?  Do you want your event to stand out from the crowd?  Then this class is for you!  Join us as we look at all the major areas of event night revenue—Silent Auction, Games and Raffles, Live Auction and Special Appeal—and how minor changes can have major impact on the results.

At this seminar, you will learn how to stand out with tips on:

• New ideas for silent and live auction
• How to keep your Special Appeal Fresh
• Making data driven decisions for your event
• Utilizing technology, like online bidding, for improved efficiency and accuracy
• Building the best guest experience

Thursday, May 17, 2016 – Austin, TX
11:30 am-1:00 pm
Check-in begins 30 minutes prior to start time.

Location:
AT&T Executive Education and Conference Center
1900 University Ave Austin, TX 78705

Cost: $19.95
Lunch will be served

Presenters

Gayle Stallings, BAS, is a licensed auctioneer specializing in benefit auctions. Capitalizing on her 12 years of experience as an Executive Director of a statewide nonprofit organization, special event consultant, facilitator and public speaking coach led Gayle Stallings to create FUNauctions, a professional benefit auction and event consultant company based in Austin, Texas. She has been a professional speaker and trainer for clients and audiences in more than 16 states, Canada and Europe.

Gretchen Carter, Area Marketing Manager Greater Giving, joined the company in 2008 after working as an Event Coordinator for a private restaurant and club.  In addition to special events, Gretchen has been a Board member and active volunteer with several organizations, and co-chaired a capital campaign for a new mission building at her church.  In addition to success in traditional fundraising approaches, Gretchen leveraged online peer-to-peer fundraising technology to exceed her fundraising goals when participating in two campaigns to support the Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure. Gretchen is an expert in combining technology and fundraising best practices to retain volunteers, strengthen and expand donor relations, and increase overall fundraising revenue.