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Minnesota Council for Nonprofits Annual Conference - Evolve
2017-10-12 - 2017-10-13 | Saint Paul RiverCentre, 175 W Kellogg Blvd, MN, 55102, United States
Are you a Minnesota nonprofit professional attending the annual MCN conference? Be sure to stop by and visit Brad and Matt at Booth 36 in the exhibit hall! They’ll have some great giveaways and would love to talk with you more about your organization’s fundraising and how we can help streamline your work.
If you haven’t yet registered, use the promo code “ALLY” by October 4th for a discounted rate of $169 – a savings of $60 or more off current rates!

AFP Hawaii National Philanthropy Day-Honolulu, HI
2017-11-01 07:30 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Sheraton Waikiki, 2255 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, HI, 96815, United States
Are you a Hawaii based nonprofit organization attending AFP Hawaii’s National Philanthropy Day? If so, be sure to stop by and visit with Michelle who will be exhibiting at the conference. She’ll have some great giveaways, be sharing her fundraising best practices, and you can enter to win a $100 Amazon gift card! Be sure to see her and say Aloha!

Wisconsin Philanthropy Network 2017 Conference on Philanthropy-Milwaukee, WI
2017-11-01 08:00 - 16:30 | Italian Community Center, Milwaukee
Are you a Wisconsin nonprofit professional attending the annual Conference on Philanthropy? Be sure to stop by and visit Heidi at our booth in the exhibit area! She’ll have some great giveaways and would love to talk with you more about your organization’s fundraising and how we can help streamline your work.

Florida Auctioneers Association-51st Annual Conference
2017-11-12 - 2017-11-14 | Hyatt Regency Riverfront – Jacksonville, FL
Join us at… Florida Auctioneers Association Conference
November 12-14
Hyatt Regency Riverfront – Jacksonville, FL
Stop by and visit with Debby! She will be demonstrating Greater Giving Online Bidding and Go Time. You’ll learn about the latest fundraising trends for 2017. We will also have Auction Planners, giveaways and enter to win an Amazon gift card!

AFP Massachusetts 2017 Conference - Boston, MA
2017-11-29 07:30 - 17:30 | Boston Marriott Copley Place, 110 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA, 02116, United States
Attending the 2017 AFP Massachusetts Conference? Be sure to stop by Greater Giving’s booth to visit with Shane and Marty who will be on hand to chat with you! They will have giveaways, Auction Planners, and you can enter to win a $100 Amazon gift card. If you’ll be in Boston, don’t miss us!

Colorado Auctioneers Association Annual Conference
2018-01-04 - 2018-01-07 | Crowne Plaza Hotel, 15500 East 40th Ave., Denver, CO, 80239, United States
Do you want to help your nonprofit clients be better organized, digitize their fundraising efforts and increase their revenue? Are you looking for a partner who sends business back to you? Come see us at Colorado Auctioneers Association 2018 Annual Conference. Greater Giving will be in Colorado to demonstrate Greater Giving Online Bidding and Go Time for fundraising events and you’ll learn about the latest fundraising trends. We will also have Auction Planners, Best Practices for Online Bidding Events, and a drawing for a $100 Amazon gift card.
Don’t miss our session “To be Social or NOT to be? THAT is the Benefit Auctioneer’s Question” on Friday, January 5 at 10:00 AM.
This interactive class will help the benefit auctioneer determine what platform/s are best for their business. Why you should be social, how to create content that gets responses – with examples from your peers. We’ll also cover leveraging your partners for more impact, having a plan for trolls on social media and we’ll touch on tools to help automate the workload.

Arkansas Auctioneers Association 2018 Annual Conference
2018-02-03 08:00 - 17:00 | Hotel Hot Springs & Spa, 305 Mavern Ave, Hot Springs, AR, 71901, United States
Do you want to help your nonprofit clients be better organized, digitize their fundraising efforts and increase their revenue? Are you looking for a partner who sends business back to you? Come see us at Arkansas Auctioneers Association 2018 Annual Conference. Greater Giving will be in Arkansas to demonstrate Greater Giving Online Bidding and Go Time for fundraising events and you’ll learn about the latest fundraising trends. We will also have Auction Planners, Best Practices for Online Bidding Events, and a drawing for a $100 Amazon gift card.
Dates: February 2-3, 2018
Location:
Hotel Hot Springs & Spa
305 Mavern Ave
Hot Springs, AR 71901
Don’t miss our session “To be Social or NOT to be? THAT is the Benefit Auctioneer’s Question”. Saturday, February 3rd, 1:30 pm.
This interactive class will help the benefit auctioneer determine what platform/s are best for their business. Why you should be social, how to create content that gets responses – with examples from your peers. We’ll also cover leveraging your partners for more impact, having a plan for trolls on social media and we’ll touch on tools to help automate the workload.

Forum on Nonprofit Effectiveness-Tucson, AZ
2018-03-02 09:30 - 15:30 | Tucson Convention Center, 260 S Church Ave, Tucson, AZ, 85701, United States
Join us at ASU Lodestar Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Innovation’s 19th Annual Forum on Nonprofit Effectiveness set to take place March 2nd, 2018 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Tucson Convention Center in Tucson, AZ. This year’s theme is “Leading in an Age of Disruption” and will feature a keynote presentation by Rusty Stahl, the founder, president and CEO of Fund the People, and will also include an engaging panel discussion to take place during the lunch-hour.

The afternoon will offer attendees a choice of four highly engaging and unique workshops presented by our community’s most influential leaders.
Nonprofit professionals, board members, philanthropists, funders, community volunteers and business leaders attend the event, which will mark the 7th consecutive year the ASU Lodestar Center has held a spring event in the Greater Tucson-area.

$75 Regular Rate (ends March 1, 2018)
$85 At-the-door Registration Rate (March 2, 2018 only)

Registration fee includes breakfast, lunch, presentations and convenient parking in Lot A.

Corporate Giving Network Conference - Seattle, WA
2018-03-08 07:30 - 17:00 | Sky View Observatory – Columbia Center
The only conference for nonprofits that focuses on corporate giving and sponsorships.
Greater Giving is pleased to be a Presenting Sponsor of the 2018 Corporate Giving Network Conference!
March 8th, 2018 – Seattle, WA
This annual conference focuses on helping nonprofits identify and pursue corporate giving and sponsorship opportunities with the aim to increase their revenue and grow their organizations. Learn from executive level speakers with deep, applicable knowledge from the corporate sector who are decision makers in approving funds, providing volunteers and authorizing sponsorship and cause-related marketing requests.
The following five topics will be covered in detail:
1. Corporate Philanthropy
2. Sponsorships, Endorsements & Underwriting
3. Cause-Related Marketing
4. Employee Engagement & Workplace Giving
5. Corporate Social Responsibility
For more information, or to register, visit the conference page here.

Nonprofit Technology Conference #18NTC
2018-04-11 - 2018-04-13 | Morial Convention Center, 900 Convention Center Blvd., New Orleans, LA, 70130, United States
Have you registered yet for the #18NTC?
The Nonprofit Technology Conference features over 100 educational sessions, an exhibit hall highlighting the latest nonprofit products and services, and networking events each day.
We’ll have a booth in the exhibit hall and we can’t wait to join you and 2,200 other nonprofit pros in New Orleans this April! Greater Giving will be in booth #730 and will be handing out some great giveaways and you can get a live demo of our updated Online Bidding platform.
For more information or for tickets, visit nten.org/ntc

AFP International Conference on Fundraising-Booth 619
2018-04-15 - 2018-04-17 | Morial Convention Center, 900 Convention Center Blvd., New Orleans, LA, 70130, United States
Are you attending the AFP International Fundraising Conference in New Orleans?
AFP International Fundraising Conference features over 90 educational sessions spanning three days, covering all aspects of professional fundraising and nonprofit management.
Greater Giving team members will be on site in the Marketplace and want to chat with you about your fundraising efforts in Booth 619. Whether you’re already a customer or new to Greater Giving, our goal is to help you find ways to Raise More and Stress Less!
While at our booth, enter to win a ticket to attend the Elevate Fundraising Conference in Portland this June and a $200 American Express gift card to help get you there!
During the Marketplace Happy Hour Monday, we’ll be handing out 100 delicious frozen daiquiris and playing our own special version of “Glitz in a Glass” where you could win a hard copy of our 26 Proven Revenue Enhancers For Your Fundraiser Book and a $50 American Express gift card.
Another benefit to visiting our booth is our in-both mini-sessions! We’re bringing special 15-minute presentations from fundraising professionals right to you. Take a look at our schedule:
Sunday, April 15th
12:25-12:40 pm
5 Ways to Get 100% or More Return on Donated Items
Renee Jones, National Fundraising Solutions
3:15-3:30 pm
Ideas for Maximizing Travel in your Benefit Auction
Ian Lauth, Winspire
Monday, April 16th
9:25-9:40 am
Maximizing Bids on Your Live Auction Items
Ian Lauth, Winspire
12:10-12:25 pm
Creating Partnerships to Enhance the Guest Experience
Antonia Keller, Emeril Lagasse Foundation
3:15-3:30 pm
Three Proven Ways to Grow Your Fund-a-Need
Renee Jones, National Fundraising Solutions
4:30-5:30 pm
Marketplace Happy Hour
Tuesday, April 17th
9:30-9:45 am
Beyond the Raffle Ticket-Donor Enhancements for 2018
Chuck Mutz, The Black Tie Auctioneer
12:15-12:30 pm
How to Get Your Board to Put a Ring On It
Renee Jones, National Fundraising Solutions
We can’t wait to see you in New Orleans!

2018 AFPGV Regional Conference-Rochester, NY
2018-05-02 11:45 - 18:00 | Holiday Inn – Downtown Rochester, 70 State St., Rochester, NY, 14614, United States
Greater Giving will be on hand at the 2018 AFP Genesee Valley Regional Conference to chat about fundraising, so be sure to stop by our table! We are a Bronze Sponsor again this year and love to work with and connect with nonprofits in the Genesee Valley! We will have giveaways, Auction Planners, and you could win a $100 Amazon gift card and a hard copy of our 26 Proven Revenue Enhancers book for your organization. We look forward to seeing you in Rochester!

Texas Auctioneers Association Annual Convention
2018-05-05 - 2018-05-08 | Hilton College Station & Conference Center, 801 University Dr E., College Station, TX, 77840, United States
Texas Auctioneers, you don’t want to miss TAA’s Annual Convention!
Greater Giving staff members will be available to discuss how Greater Giving can support your business with our partner program and solutions to streamline your client’s events- helping both of you to raise more money! Be sure and stop by our table to speak with Debby Roth-Bush, and Aimee Haworth.
Enter our drawing for a $100 Amazon Gift Card and pick up a tasty treat from Goodman Sweets. We’ll have Auction Planners and more on hand!
For more info and to register visit: https://texasauctioneers.org/2018-convention-information/

AFP Advancement NW Forum on Strategic Fundraising - Seattle, WA
2018-06-07 | Washington State Convention Center, 705 Pike St, Seattle, WA, 98101, United States
Attending the AFP Advancement NW annual Forum on Strategic Fundraising in Seattle? Stop by our table during day one of the conference for a free pop-socket! Our team members Stephanie and Shane will be on hand to discuss all your organization’s fundraising technology needs. Our goal is to help you raise more, stress less! Drop in a business card and you could win a $100 Amazon gift card and a copy of our 26 Auction Games book.

AFP Western New York Annual Networking and Fundraising Conference
2018-06-13 08:30 - 16:30 | Niagara University, 5795 Lewiston Rd, Niagara University, NY, 14109, United States
Greater Giving is excited to sponsor the AFP Western New York conference! If you’ll be on-site be sure to drop your business card into our drawing for a $100 donation to the organization of your choice and a copy of our 26 Proven Revenue Enhancers book.

AFP DFW Philanthropy in Action Conference
2018-06-15 | Irving Convention Center, 500 West Las Colinas Boulevard, Irving, TX, 75039, United States
Join us at…
AFP DFW Philanthropy in Action Conference!
Friday, June 15, 2018
Irving Convention Center – Irving, TX
Stop by and visit with Aimee and Nancy! They will be demonstrating Greater Giving Online Bidding and Go Time. You’ll learn about the latest fundraising trends for 2018. We will also have Auction Planners, giveaways and enter to win an Amazon gift card!

Planet Philanthropy-Fort Lauderdale, FL
2018-06-17 - 2018-06-19 | The Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort, 321 North Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33304, United States
Join us at…
Planet Philanthropy 2018!
June 17th-19th, 2018
Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort – Fort Lauderdale, FL
Stop by and visit with Heidi! She will be demonstrating Greater Giving Online Bidding and Go Time. You’ll learn about the latest fundraising trends for 2018. She will also have Auction Planners, giveaways and enter to win an Amazon gift card!

Elevate Fundraising Conference-Portland, OR
2018-06-21 07:30 - 2018-06-22 16:30 | Hilton Portland Downtown, 921 SW 6th Ave, Portland, OR, 97204, United States
Does your fundraising event need to go to the next level? Here is your opportunity.
We’re excited to sponsor Elevate!
Join us in Portland, Oregon on June 21 + 22 for a conference dedicated specifically to fundraising events. You’ll join development and nonprofit professionals to spend two days looking at events and how you can use them to boost your mission and fundraising.
Elevate is a different kind of fundraising conference. It’s like sending your event to school to rethink how it does or doesn’t serve your work.
This 2-day conference is a chance to hit the pause button on your event cycle and look at how you can create a bigger impact with your fundraising events. We’ll spend the first-day learning theory and best practices, and then we’ll demonstrate them in our demo signature event, where you get to be the guest. Day two will be the chance to dive into the details, create your plan and walk away with next steps that will put you on the path to event success.
Topics will include:

The psychology of giving
How to inspire audiences
Corporate sponsorship
Donor stewardship through events
Raising more money in your appeal
Data management
Sharing your story
Using videos to raise money
Auction strategy
And more…

Interested in joining and want to save a little money? Save 25% off the ticket price with our discount code: GREATERGIVING
1) Go to www.elevatenonprofit.com
2) Choose 1 ticket in the registration area

3) The system will prompt you to create a login
4) Once you’ve logged in, there will be a screen where you enter your information and there’s a grey box in the upper left-hand corner where you want to click on “Add Discount”
5) Once the discount code box appears, enter the code GREATERGIVING and then click “Add Discount”
6) The discount has now been applied

Bigger Impact-2018 Big Brothers Big Sisters of America National Conference
2018-06-25 - 2018-06-28 | Marriott St. Louis Grand, 800 Washington Ave, St. Louis, MO, 63101, United States
Big Brothers Big Sisters staff, visit us at…
Bigger Impact!
June 25-28, 2018
Marriot St. Louis Grand – St. Louis, MO
Stop by and visit with Lisa and Stephanie in booth 23! They will be demonstrating Greater Giving Online Bidding and Go Time. You’ll learn about the latest fundraising trends for 2018. And they will also have Auction Planners, giveaways and enter to win an Amazon gift card!
#BBBSTogether

National Auctioneers Association 2018 Conference and Show-Jacksonville, FL
2018-07-17 - 2018-07-21 | Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront, 225 E. Coastline Dr., Jacksonville, FL, 32202, United States
All our bags are packed and we’re leaving on a jet plane. We hope to see you at the 2018 National Auctioneers Conference & Show where we have a great set of mini-seminars, a giveaway and friendly faces to answer your fundraising event software questions. We are also hosting a team of amazing benefit auction seminars right in our booth, take a look at our packed schedule!
Wednesday, July 18th
10:45 – 11:00 AM Susan Johnson, Susan’s Auction Service – Consult or Not to Consult–When to Engage
12:00 – 12: 15 PM Ann Whitaker, Champion Fundraiser – Show Me the Money – Extra Revenue Generators
2:40 – 2: 55 PM Renee Jones, National Fundraising Solutions – Getting Your Board to Put a Ring on it!

Thursday, July 19
10:45 – 11:00 AM Michael Parker, Parker Benefit Auctions – Gala Innovations
12:00 – 12:15 PM Scott Robertson, SR Auctioneers – Strategic Giving Level Strategies for Fund-a-Need
2:40 – 2:55 PM Lance Walker, Walker Auctions – What to Look for in Selecting a Quality Auctioneer
View additional details and speaker bios here.
If you won’t be attending NAA but are interested in these sessions, we will be streaming each one live on Facebook so be sure to follow us to check them out!

International Live Events Association (ILEA) Live 2018 - Denver, CO
2018-08-16 - 2018-08-18 | Sheraton Denver Downtown, 1550 Court Place, Denver, CO, 80202, United States
ILEA Live 2018 brings together hundreds of creative event professionals for three days of high-level education, imaginative thought and legendary networking, all held in a truly inspiring location – Denver, Colorado. Nearly 60% of ILEA Live attendees are planners and producers. As a supplier, ILEA Live gives you the opportunity to create lasting business connections and network with planners and producers from around the globe.
Visit with Greater Giving at the Tech Hub – see what’s new in fundraising technologies, enter our drawing and attend our class session Friday from 3:30-4:30 PM!
Focus on your Fundraising with Fund-A-Need
Are your event night guests cross-eyed by the time you’re asking them to support your cause? Help them focus in on what really matters-funding your work! During this session we will discuss top tips for a successful fund-a-need, how to market it in advance, creating an emotional appeal, and utilizing matching funds. We will also cover how technology can have a positive influence on the giving experience of your guests. Be sure to join us as we provide the clarity your event has been missing!

Benefit Auction Summit 2018
2018-08-26 - 2018-08-28 | TradeWinds Island Grand Resort, 5500 Gulf Blvd, St. Pete Beach, FL, 33706, United States
Join your peers at the Tradewinds Island Grand Resort, in St. Pete Beach, Florida to deepen your fundraising knowledge and sharpen your skills.
Stop by the Greater Giving table and visit with Debby Roth-Bush, our Senior Strategic Relationship Manager. Pick up an Auction Planner and enter our drawing for an Amazon Gift card and a copy of our 26 Revenue Enhancers Book. We’re always looking for new partners to join our dynamic community, so pick up an application while you’re there!

Rocky Mountain Philanthropy Institute - Breckinridge, CO
2018-09-13 - 2018-09-14 | Beaver Run Resort, 620 Village Rd, Breckenridge, CO, 80424, United States
Join us at… Rocky Mountain Philanthropy Institute (RMPI)
September 13-14
Beaver Run Resort – Breckinridge, CO
AFP’s Rocky Mountain Philanthropy Institute
Join the Association of Fundraising Professionals Colorado Chapter for an engaging and informative conference, the Rocky Mountain Philanthropy Institute (RMPI) on September 13-14, 2018 in Breckenridge. Featuring several breakout sessions and keynote speaker, Kishshana Palmer – a sought-after strategist, speaker, trainer and coach — RMPI is packed with networking and the opportunity to learn best practices from experienced fundraisers.
Stop by and visit with Grant & Debby! They will be demonstrating Greater Giving Online Bidding and Go Time. You’ll learn about the latest fundraising trends for 2018. We will also have Auction Planners, giveaways and enter to win an Amazon gift card!
The conference is just $250 for AFP members, or $300 for non-members, but save another $40 with Early Bird pricing when you register before August 3, 2018.

Association of Zoos and Aquariums Annual Conference 2018-Seattle, WA
2018-09-25 - 2018-09-26 | Washington State Convention Center, 705 Pike St, Seattle, WA, 98101, United States
Do you work for a zoo or aquarium and are attending the AZA Annual Conference in Seattle? Be sure to stop by and visit Stephanie at Booth 402 in the exhibit hall! She’ll have some great giveaways and would love to talk with you more about your organization’s fundraising and how we can help streamline your work.

PTO Today Live-Atlanta, GA
2018-10-02 09:00 - 14:00 | Infinite Energy Center, 6400 Sugarload Pkwy, Duluth, GA, 30097, United States
Are you a member of a PTO in or around the Atlanta area? Our team member Brad will be exhibiting at the PTO Today Live expo in Atlanta on October 2nd! Stop by his table and find out how Greater Giving can help your PTO streamline your next fundraising event with our solutions created to help you raise more, stress less!

Massachusetts Nonprofit Network 2018 Annual Conference
2018-10-10 08:00 - 16:30 | Sheraton Framingham Hotel and Conference Center, 1657 Worcester Rd., Framingham, MA, 01701, United States
The 2018 Annual Conference, one of the largest gatherings of nonprofit professionals in the state, is the ideal place for those working in the Massachusetts social sector to learn, network, inspire, and impact. Greater Giving is excited to participate this year as a Bronze sponsor and will have an exhibit table at the conference. If you’ll be in attendance, be sure to stop by and visit with Kim and Shane who would love to hear more about your organization’s fundraising efforts. They’ll have some fun giveaways, incredible resources, and a drawing for an Amazon gift card!

Nonprofit Storytelling Conference-Orlando, FL
2018-10-15 - 2018-10-17 | Hyatt Regency Orlando, 9801 International Dr., Orlando, FL, 32819, United States
Are you traveling to Orlando to join the Nonprofit Storytelling Conference? Greater Giving will be there to help discuss the ways we can support the execution of your fundraising events so you can tell your best story! Stop by our table and grab some resources and enter to win a $100 Amazon gift card and a copy of our 26 Proven Revenue Enhancers book.

Minnesota Council of Nonprofits Annual Conference-St. Paul, MN
2018-11-14 - 2018-11-15 | Saint Paul RiverCentre, 175 W Kellogg Blvd, MN, 55102, United States
Minnesota fundraisers who will be attending the MCN Annual Conference, be sure to stop by our table in the exhibit area! Brad will be on hand to discuss your fundraising events, give out some great resources and you can enter to win a $100 Amazon gift card. Looking forward to seeing you in Saint Paul!

Colorado Auctioneers Association Convention-Aurora, CO
2019-01-03 - 2019-01-06 | Denver Airport Marriott at Gateway Park, 16455 E. 40th Circle, Aurora, CO, 80011, United States
Do you want to help your nonprofit clients be better organized, digitize their fundraising efforts and increase their revenue? Are you looking for a partner who sends business back to you? Come see us at Colorado Auctioneers Association 61st Annual Conference January 3-6, 2019.
Greater Giving will be in Colorado to demonstrate Greater Giving Online Bidding and Go Time for fundraising events and you’ll learn about the latest fundraising trends. We will also have Auction Planners, Best Practices for Online Bidding Events, and a drawing for a $100 Amazon gift card.

Virginia Auctioneers Association Annual Convention-Richmond, VA
2019-01-11 - 2019-01-12 | Hilton Richmond Hotel and Spa/Short Pump, 12042 West Broad Street, Richmond, VA, 23233 , United States
Do you want to help your nonprofit clients be better organized, digitize their fundraising efforts and increase their revenue? Are you looking for a partner who sends business back to you? Come see Debby and Shane at the Virginia Auctioneers Association 2019 Annual Conference.
Greater Giving will be in Virginia to demonstrate Greater Giving Online Bidding and Go Time for fundraising events and you’ll learn about the latest fundraising trends. We will also have Auction Planners, Best Practices for Online Bidding Events, and a drawing for a $100 Amazon gift card.
