Greater Giving Blog

Texas Auctioneers Association Annual Convention-Waco, TX
2019-06-06 - 2019-06-09 | Hilton Waco & Convention Center, 113 S University Parks Dr., Waco, OR, 77840, United States
Texas Auctioneers, you don’t want to miss TAA’s Annual Convention! June 6-8, Waco, TX
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 bottle of Texas Pete’s Hot Sauce! We’ll have Auction Planners and more on hand!

Fundraising Day in Maryland Conference-Baltimore, MD
2019-06-10 07:30 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | BWI Airport Marriott, 1743 W. Nursery Rd., Linthicum Heights, MD, 21090, United States
Fundraising Day in Maryland delivers dynamic programming for fundraisers at all levels of experience and in all types of organizations. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned professional, full-time fundraiser or consultant, Fundraising Day in Maryland has the skills-sharpening workshops and networking opportunities you need. Greater Giving is excited to exhibit at this fantastic conference and hope to see you there!

National Auctioneers Association 2019 Conference and Show-New Orleans, LA
2019-07-09 - 2019-07-13 | Hilton New Orleans Riverside, 2 Poydras St., New Orleans, LA, 70130, United States
July 9, 2019 – July 13, 2019
Booth 4
All our bags are packed and we’re leaving on a jet plane. We hope to see you at the 2019 National Auctioneers Conference & Show where we have games, a giveaway, auction planners and friendly faces to answer your fundraising event software questions.
Did you know that we pay for referrals that turn into clients? Come by and talk to us about our partner program! Pick up an application, and have a quick demonstration of our product.
We can’t wait to see you!

Rocky Mountain Philanthropy Institute-Breckenridge, CO
2019-09-12 - 2019-09-13 | Beaver Run Resort, 620 Village Rd, Breckenridge, CO, 80424, United States
Join us at… Rocky Mountain Philanthropy Institute (RMPI)
September 12 – 13
Beaver Run Resort – Breckinridge, CO
Join the Association of Fundraising Professionals Colorado Chapter for an engaging and informative conference, the Rocky Mountain Philanthropy Institute (RMPI) on September 12-13, 2019 in Breckenridge. Featuring several breakout sessions and keynote speaker, Vu Le. Vu Le writes the popular Nonprofit AF blog. Known for his sense of humor and irreverence, Vu is a writer, speaker, vegan, Pisces, and the ED of Rainier Valley Corps. Vu’s passion to make the world better drove him into the field of nonprofit work, where he learned we should take our work seriously, but not ourselves as 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 2019. We will also have Auction Planners, giveaways and enter to win an Amazon gift card!
Schedule:
Start your learning early with these additional sessions available on Thursday afternoon. Better Together: Summit on Creating Connections for Colorado where we’ll openly discuss how to break down silos within and between organizations. You’ll hear success stories from leaders in the field (including Reggie Rivers and keynote speaker Vu Le) and contribute to a state-wide conversation about how to build the connections that will move the entire Colorado nonprofit sector forward.
And whatever you do, don’t miss the free cocktail reception and silent auction on Thursday evening for some of the best networking opportunities of the conference.
Thursday

2:00 – 5:00 p.m. – Better Together: Summit on Creating Connections for Colorado (additional $60)
5:30 – 7:00 p.m. – Cocktail Reception and Silent Auction (included in registration price)

Friday

8:00 a.m. – Registration opens and light Continental breakfast
8:30 a.m. – Keynote Address, Vu Le — Bringing an End to the Nonprofit Hunger Games
10:00 a.m. – Breakout Session #1
11:30 – Lunch
12:00 — Plenary Session, Alice Ferris — Put Your Mask On First: Ikigai and the Modern Fundraiser
1:30 – Breakout Session #2
3:00 – Breakout Session #3
4:15 – Wrap Up Celebration

Register by August 9 to save $40 with Early-Bird Pricing!
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.

Thought Leadership Summit
2019-09-12 16:00 - 2019-09-13 18:00 | The Sentinel Hotel, 614 SW 11th Ave, Portland, OR, 97205, United States
Connecting remarkable fundraisers to collaborate, learn, and become inspired.
Portland, OR—September 12th & 13th, 2019
The Thought Leadership Summit is two packed days of networking, discussions, and powerful training. Since 2014, this event has been a prime opportunity for our clients to deepen their relationship with Greater Giving and for our team members to create powerful connections with over 50 trailblazers in nonprofit fundraising.
The event is open to all current Greater Giving clients looking to learn more about fundraising trends, advance their skills, share their knowledge and provide feedback.
Don’t just take our word for it, hear what last year’s attendees have to say.
Reasons to Attend

Make connections with like-minded professionals
A small, intimate setting with key Greater Giving stakeholders
Engaging roundtable discussions on the future direction of fundraising
In-depth discussions on how Greater Giving can better meet your needs

Register today!

Elevate: Fundraising Event Conference 2019 Portland, OR
2019-11-13 - 2019-11-15 | McMenamins Kennedy School, 5736 NE 33rd Ave, Portland, OR, 97211, United States
Send your fundraising event to school!

Join us and you’ll learn strategy, gain best practices and develop a plan to take your fundraising event to new heights.
This three-day conference at McMenamins Kennedy School 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 will spend the first-day learning theory and best practices. Day two will be the chance to learn specifics about sponsorship, donor cultivation, and programming. And day three is your chance to go behind the scenes, learn best practice logistics and create your plan for the next steps that will put you on a 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…

AFP Congress - Toronto
2019-11-25 - 2019-11-27 | Metro Toronto Convention Centre, 255 Front St. W., Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2W6, Canada
Join Greater Giving at AFP Congress in Toronto! This is one of the great international fundraising conferences and we are delighted to be exhibiting this year. The conference is on November 25-27, 2019 and is packed with new ideas, networking, and great colleagues. Be sure to stop by our booth in the exhibit hall!

Colorado Auctioneers Association Annual Conference - Denver, CO
2020-01-02 - 2020-01-05 | Renaissance Stapleton Hotel, 3801 Quebec St., Denver, CO, 80207, 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 2020 Annual Conference. Grant and Debby 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 + our 26 Auction Revenue Enhancer book.
January 3-5
Renaissance Denver Stapleton
3801 Quebec Street
Denver, CO 80207

Pennsylvania Auctioneers Association Conference and Tradeshow-Harrisburg, PA
2020-01-08 - 2020-01-11 | Sheraton Harrisburg-Hershey, 4650 Lindle Road, Harrisburg, PA, 17111, United States
72nd Annual PAA Conference and Tradeshow Jan 8-11
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 72nd Annual PAA Conference and Tradeshow. Debby will be in Pennsylvania 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 + our 26 Auction Revenue Enhancer book.
Sheraton Harrisburg-Hershey
4650 Lindle Road
Harrisburg PA 17111
Register Here: https://paauctioneers.org/news/paa-annual-conference

Virginia Auctioneers Association Annual Conference - Leesburg, VA
2020-01-10 - 2020-01-11 | Landsdown Resort & Spa, 44050 Woodridge Parkway, Leesburg, VA, 20176, United States
2020 Virginia Auctioneers Association Annual Conference
January 10-11, 2020
Do you want to help your nonprofit clients be better organized, digitize their fundraising efforts and increase their revenue? Are you looking to increase your value proposition to non-profits? Are you looking for a partner who sends business back to you? Come see us at Virginia Auctioneers Association 2020 Annual Conference. Kim Bauman 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 + our 26 Auction Revenue Enhancer book.
Jan 10-11
Landsdown Resort & Spa
44050 Woodridge Parkway
Leesburg VA 20176

Illinois State Auctioneers Association Conference-Peoria, IL
2020-02-15 - 2020-02-17 | Peoria Marriott Pere Marquette, 501 Main Street, Peoria, IL, 61602, United States
2020 Illinois State Auctioneers Association Conference
Feb 15-17, 2020
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 the 2020 Illinois State Auctioneers Association Conference. Debby will be in Illinois 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 to donate in your name $100 to the non-profit of your choice and a copy of our 26 Auction Revenue Enhancer book.

Virtual 71st International Auctioneers Conference & Show
2020-07-14 - 2020-07-16 | TX
The National Auctioneers Association is celebrating 71 years of auction excellence at their Virtual 71st International Auctioneers Conference and Show, July 14-16, 2020. The COVID-19 crisis has made hosting an in-person event implausible. With regulations in California unknown at this time and your health and safety of utmost importance to us, the NAA Board of Directors made the decision to go virtual in order to deliver the most value to Conference & Show attendees.
Greater Giving is exhibiting at the event and will be offering a virtual session from 12:00 – 1:00 pm CDT each day via zoom. Check your conference program for the link.
July 14 – Brian Lehman of The AV Department will be speaking on “Virtual Fundraising: Instilling Confidence in the End User” and answering your technical questions.
July 15 – Kelly Russell, Artisan Auctions, and Samantha Swaim of Swaim Strategies will present on “Get the Data for Virtual and Online Fundraising Events”. They will hang out after for questions as well.
July 16 – Greater Giving is proud to be the service sponsor for the mobile portion of the National Auctioneers Foundation meeting. Drop-in and be sure we have your cell phone for the Pass It Forward portion of the meeting.
Register for the Conference at https://auctioneers.org/CS2020/Registration/register-for-conference/CS2020/Registration/register-for-conference.aspx?hkey=[REDACTED]

Thought Leadership Virtual Summit
2020-08-25 - 2020-08-27 | OR, United States
Thought Leadership Summit 2020
Presented by Artisan Auctions

We’re going virtual!
Connecting remarkable fundraisers to collaborate, learn, and become inspired.
August 25th-27th, 2020
The Thought Leadership Summit is three packed days of networking, discussions, and powerful training. Since 2014, this event has been a prime opportunity for our clients to deepen their relationship with Greater Giving and for our team members to create powerful connections with trailblazers in nonprofit fundraising.
The event is open to all current Greater Giving clients looking to learn more about fundraising trends, advance their skills, share their knowledge and provide feedback.
Interested? Watch this 2-minute video to learn more…

Reasons to Attend
Make connections with like-minded professionals
A small, intimate setting with key Greater Giving stakeholders
Engaging roundtable discussions on the future direction of fundraising
In-depth discussions on how Greater Giving can better meet your needs

Rocky Mountain Philanthropy Institute-Virtual Conference
2020-09-11 | TX
The first-ever virtual Rocky Mountain Philanthropy Institute (RMPI) takes place on September 11th. Thanks to sponsors In the Know – Fundraising Strategy Coaching and the Animal Assistance Foundation, RMPI scholarships make this premier conference available to fundraisers with all levels of experience, across the entire state, and from every sector and background.

RMPI is the best way to get the professional toolkit you need to be a change-maker in today’s world.

Greater Giving is once again proud to be the Online Bidding Sponsor for the auction event and will be exhibiting in the virtual tradeshow. Stop by and you’ll be entered in a drawing for our Revenue Enhancer book and possibly win $250 donation for your organization!

Elevate: A Conference for Fundraising Events
2021-06-14 - 2021-06-15 | TX
We work every day to provide solutions to help nonprofits meet event fundraising goals. Built on a foundation of trust and through leadership, Greater Giving’s extensive community partnerships are here to provide even more resources to help elevate fundraising event needs. That’s why this year we are partnering with Elevate: A Conference for Fundraising Events at Swaim Strategies to demo our latest text-to-donate tool and showcase what’s possible for the future of fundraising events.
We hope you’ll join us virtually Monday and Tuesday, June 14–15, for Elevate 2021—to get a deep dive into the world of fundraising events. Elevate 2021 will be packed with tips, tricks and tools you’ll need to effectively navigate the future of events. We will hear from keynote speakers Priya Parker and Shari Dunn about the transformation of the nonprofit landscape and focus on what we learned from gathering in a pandemic to reimagine the future of fundraising events.
We believe in connecting communities, and this is one of the many ways we follow through with this commitment.
To register and learn more about our partnership, visit elevatenonprofit.com

Elevate: A Conference for Fundraising Events – add to your calendar!
June 14 Pre-Conference, 11AM–12:30PM (PT)
June 15 Conference, 9AM–3PM (PT)
Pricing*: $68 General Admission
elevatenonprofit.com
Live captions in English will be provided, with translation to Spanish through live captions. ASL interpretation or translation into any other language beyond English/Spanish is available upon request. Please indicate requests during registration and Swaim Strategies will email you directly to confirm.
*Swaim Strategies has teamed up with corporate partners to remove cost barriers to participation and will be offering FREE participation to all culturally specific organizations serving Black, Indigenous and Communities of Color with BIPOC leadership.

Thought Leadership Virtual Summit 2021
2021-08-10 - 2021-08-12 | TX
A virtual conference to connect trailblazing fundraisers!
Join us for the 2021 Thought Leadership Virtual Summit presented by Artisan Auctions on August 10th, 11th, and 12th. Each day will have three hours of live-streamed content along with opportunities for networking and roundtable discussions.
Based on the success of our virtual conference in 2020, we will be hosting the summit in a completely virtual format once again in 2021. Since 2014, this event has been a prime time for nonprofit organizations to hone their skills for in-person and virtual fundraising events.
The conference is open to all nonprofit professionals looking to learn more about fundraising trends, deepen their understanding of the industry, share their knowledge and provide feedback.
VIP Attendee $99
*Only 50 spots available!
Standard Admission $29
Learn more and register today!

Rocky Mountain Philanthropy Institute
2021-09-09 - 2021-09-10 | TX
Premiere Colorado Conference for Fundraisers
Attend Rocky Mountain Philanthropy Institute (RMPI), the annual conference hosted by the Association of Fundraising Professionals Colorado Chapter on September 9-10. Themed “Purpose and Possibility”, RMPI 2021 will provide nonprofit professionals the opportunity to brush up on fundraising skills, network, and set intentions for a post-pandemic era where a world of possibility lies ahead.
RMPI 2021 will kick off with an action-packed afternoon on Thursday, September 9th, leading up to the main events on Friday, September 10th. In addition to a selection of engaging and informative plenary sessions, you’ll have the opportunity to join us for an enlightening fireside chat and Q&A with keynote speaker, Edgar Villanueva, the globally recognized racial justice activist, philanthropist, and author of “Decolonizing Wealth: Indigenous Wisdom to Heal Divides and Restore Balance.”
Building upon the success of last year’s virtual conference, RMPI 2021 will be brought to you again wherever you access the internet, with opportunities for in-person connection through optional conference pods and networking happy hours based on your own comfort level and location. Wherever you attend, RMPI 2021 promises to be immersive, inspiring, and collaborative.
To learn more about how attending RMPI can help you make even greater change in your community visit http://bit.ly/RMPI2021.

Ohio Auctioneers Association Conference
2022-01-07 - 2022-01-08 | TX
Visit with Debby at the Ohio Auctioneers Association Conference
January 7-8, 2022
Do you want to improve your donors’ experience, digitalize fundraising efforts, help your clients be more organized in their fundraising efforts, and increase your revenue?
Then come see us at the Ohio Auctioneers Association Conference.
Stop by and we’ll demonstrate Greater Giving Online Bidding and Go Time. You’ll learn about the latest fundraising trends for 2022. We will also have Auction Planners, information on online bidding and our partner program, giveaways and enter to win a $100 donation to your favorite non-profit and Volume 1 of 26 Revenue Enhancers to keep for yourself.
Catch Tricia Brauers’ class on Benefit Auctions on January 7th at 3:00 pm!
Conference Location:
Marriott Columbus Northwest
5605 Blazer Parkway, Dublin OH 43017 614-791-1000
For more information on the conference, click here.
We look forward to seeing you in Dublin, OH!

Virginia Auctioneers Association Conference
2022-01-14 - 2022-01-15 | TX
Visit with Debby at the Virginia Auctioneers Association Conference
January 14-15, 2022
Do you want to improve your donors’ experience, digitalize fundraising efforts, help your clients be more organized in their fundraising efforts, and increase your revenue?
Then come see us at the Virginia Auctioneers Association Conference.
Stop by and we’ll demonstrate Greater Giving Online Bidding and Go Time. You’ll learn about the latest fundraising trends for 2022. We will also have Auction Planners, information on online bidding and our partner program, giveaways and enter to win a $100 donation to your favorite non-profit and Volume 1 of 26 Revenue Enhancers to keep for yourself.
Conference Location:
The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center
110 Shenandoah Ave NW, Roanoke VA 24016
For more information on the conference, click here.
We look forward to seeing you in Roanoke, VA!

Fundraising Day in Boston 2022
2022-04-05 | Boston Marriott Copley Place, 110 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA, 02116, United States
Heading to Boston on April 5th to spend the day IN-PERSON (!) at the AFP Massachusetts Chapter Fundraising Day in Boston conference. If you’ll be there, be sure to stop by and visit Kim to learn more about our solutions and how they can help you raise more and stress less.

AFP ICON 2022 - Las Vegas, NV
2022-05-02 - 2022-05-04 | MGM Las Vegas, 3799 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV, 89109, United States
Viva Las Vegas!
Will you be heading to #AFPICON 2022 May 2-4 for the world’s largest conference for professional fundraisers? Make sure and visit our booth in the exhibit hall during your trip.
In Booth #604 we have an exclusive opportunity for you to experience “The #1 Dance Party Button in the World” from our friends at 30 Second Dance Party. Showcase your dance on the conference app, or social media to have the chance to win a button of your own for your office or home! Let our team scan your badge and you’ll be entered to win a pair of Bose Quiet Comfort Noise Canceling Headphones.
We can’t wait to connect with you in person in Las Vegas soon!

Texas Auctioneers Association Annual Convention 2022
2022-06-17 - 2022-06-19 | Embassy Suites Frisco, 7600 John Q Hammons Dr, Frisco, TX, 75034, United States
Annual Convention and State Championship June 17-19
Greater Giving is proud to be participating in the TAA Annual Convention. This year we’ll be showcasing the new Auction Control Center for your virtual and hybrid events. Stop by for a demo of our software for online bidding, and auction management and to talk with Aimee or Debby about our partner program. We’ll have a free drawing for a $100 donation to the nonprofit of your choice and a free book of 26 Revenue Enhancers to help you with your benefit consulting.
Location:
Embassy Suites by Hilton Dallas Frisco Hotel & Convention Center, Frisco TX
To register, Visit:
https://texasauctioneers.org/event-2022-annual-convention/

Elevate 2022-a Hybrid Conference for Fundraising Events
2022-06-21 - 2022-06-22 | Webinar, Online
Join us at Elevate 2022, a Hybrid Conference for Fundraising Events
Part of our mission and commitment at Greater Giving is to create partnerships that help build a better world for all.
That’s why this year we are partnering with Swaim Strategies at Elevate: A Hybrid Conference for Fundraising Events as a Silver Sponsor. This hybrid conference is a chance to learn how fundraising events have changed and what we learned from the pandemic.
We hope to see you there!

Register now!

About Elevate:
On day 1, attendees will take a deep dive into event building blocks—storytelling, relationship-building, strategy—and fuse them together with virtual, hybrid and in-person tools to make post-pandemic events a success. On day 2, attendees will walk through each step to create their own event plan.
Featured keynote speaker Sama Shagaga will also talk about what is new and exciting in event strategy, how donor demographics have shifted and share new trends in fundraising events. Attendees may choose to join in person or virtually.
To learn more about the conference, visit elevatenonprofit.com
Elevate: A Hybrid Conference for Fundraising Events – add to your calendar!
Tuesday–Wednesday, June 21–22, 2022
$180 Virtual Admission
$250 In-Person Admission
FREE BIPOC Admission
elevatenonprofit.com

Live captions in English will be provided, with translation to Spanish through live captions. ASL interpretation or translation into any other language beyond English/Spanish is available upon request. Please indicate requests during registration and Swaim Strategies will email you directly to confirm.

National Auctioneers Association Benefit Auction Summit & Conference and Show 2022
2022-07-26 - 2022-07-28 | Town & Country Resort, 500 Hotel Circle North, San Diego, CA, 92108, United States
Booth 42
July 26-28 2022
Proud to sponsor and exhibit at the National Auctioneers Association Benefit Auction Summit and Conference and Show both in-person and online!
Every year hundreds of auctioneers gather to continue their education as well as compete for international recognition. July 26-28 We are exhibiting in San Diego, CA Booth 42 as well as a table at the Benefit Auction Summit. Stop by and see the new Auction Control Panel. Enter the drawing for a Bose Noise Canceling headset and putt for prizes!
Register Here! https://auctioneers.org/CS2022/

Apex: Greater Giving User Conference 2022
2022-08-09 - 2022-08-11 | Webinar, Online
Connecting Remarkable Fundraisers to Collaborate, Learn, and Become Inspired.
Join us for a 3-day virtual conference exclusively for you-our valued client.
In the past 20 years, we are proud to have been a part of the success of countless fundraising events and want to bring our knowledge direct to you this August.
Hear first-hand from our team of experts and industry partners their best practices to take your fundraising to the next level.
Learn more and register today!

Rocky Mountain Philanthropy Institute 2022
2022-08-31 | Grant Humphreys Mansion, 770 Pennsylvania St., Denver, CO, 80203, United States
Premiere Colorado Conference for Fundraisers
Attend Rocky Mountain Philanthropy Institute (RMPI), the annual conference hosted by the Association of Fundraising Professionals Colorado Chapter on Wednesday, August 31st at the Grant Humphreys Mansion in Denver. Themed “Reset. Rethink. Reimagine”, RMPI 2022 will provide nonprofit professionals the opportunity to brush up on fundraising skills, network, and set intentions for a post-pandemic era where a world of possibility lies ahead.
RMPI 2022 will offer a selection of engaging and informative educational sessions. LaDawn Sullivan (The Denver Foundation) will kick off the day with a thought-provoking and inspiring keynote. You will have the chance to choose from several different sessions, and everyone will come together for an interactive lunch on Community Centric Fundraising.
To learn more about how attending RMPI can help you make even greater change in your community visit our website here.

Boys and Girls Club Midwest Leadership Conference
2022-10-18 - 2022-10-20 | Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza, 35 W. 5th St., Cincinnati, Ohio, 45202

Boys & Girls Club Pacific Leadership Conference
2022-11-01 - 2022-11-04 | Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort And Spa, 21500 E Pacific Coast Hwy, Huntington Beach, CA, 92648, United States
Back in person for the first time in three years, the regional planning committee of Club professionals has developed a world-class event, tailored to the topics and needs critical to serving young people and leading Clubs in our region at the beautiful Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort and Spa that is just steps from the beach. Join us for three days that include:
• A welcome reception to kick-off the conference on Tuesday, Nov. 1 at 5:30 p.m. PDT
• Industry-leading speakers who will motivate and inspire
• Board track designed for networking across organizations
• Learning sessions to spark new ideas and address key issues
• Exhibit hall packed with resources that support

All Things Gala in St. Louis
2022-11-08 08:30 - 15:30 | Cardinals Nation BallPark Village, 602 Clark Street, St. Louis, MO, 63102, United States
Fundraising Strategies in Action
Raising Paddles offers a unique approach to providing educational sessions on fundraising strategies for your next gala or golf outing. This event is run just like a gala, starting with a cocktail hour with morning mimosas, a silent auction and entertainment, a delicious sit-down lunch. Then a mock fundraising program will exhibit the best practices in motion to replicate at YOUR next event. Along the way we will provide valuable sessions on topics such as donor development strategies, making the ask, and enhancing the guest experience. We will demonstrate a live auction and a paddle raise. Other innovative revenue enhancing fundraising strategies will help keep your event fresh each and every year.
The silent and live auction, along with raffles will be stocked with valuable prizes. You can win by using “play money” we hand out to you to make it fun and engaging. Many attendees will take prizes as valuable as $5,000 home to use at their next gala! Please see a list of our sponsors in a separate section, who will provide these prizes for you to win!
Come Join Us! A fun day of learning, a chance to win some amazing prizes, and a chance to network with other similar organizations as you strive to maximize fundraising at your next event!
Please check out the Agenda Page for more details on the schedule for the day.
Event Details
St. Louis
Tuesday, November 8, 2022
9:00 am – 3:30 Pm
Cardinals National Ballpark Village
602 Clark Street – 2nd floor private dining room
St. Louis, MO 63102
About Raising Paddles
Raising Paddles was an inspiration derived from the loss of a loved one who was mission focused and love to help others in their time of need. At your event, you will also see a difference through our nationally renowned team of fundraising ambassadors. More than the traditional spotter, our team becomes ambassadors for your cause, and helps engage your guests from the moment they arrive at your event. Our goal is to make sure your guests leave with a memorable experience and with the intention of returning year after year and inviting their friends to come with.

All Things Gala | Chicago
2022-11-14 08:30 - 15:30 | Maggiano’s, 2 The Blvd, Richmond Heights, MO, 63117, United States
Fundraising Strategies in Action
Raising Paddles offers a unique approach to providing educational sessions on fundraising strategies for your next gala or golf outing. This event is run just like a gala, starting with a cocktail hour with morning mimosas, a silent auction and entertainment, a delicious sit-down lunch. Then a mock fundraising program will exhibit the best practices in motion to replicate at YOUR next event. Along the way we will provide valuable sessions on topics such as donor development strategies, making the ask, and enhancing the guest experience. We will demonstrate a live auction and a paddle raise. Other innovative revenue enhancing fundraising strategies will help keep your event fresh each and every year.
The silent and live auction, along with raffles will be stocked with valuable prizes. You can win by using “play money” we hand out to you to make it fun and engaging. Many attendees will take prizes as valuable as $5,000 home to use at their next gala! Please see a list of our sponsors in a separate section, who will provide these prizes for you to win!
Come Join Us! A fun day of learning, a chance to win some amazing prizes, and a chance to network with other similar organizations as you strive to maximize fundraising at your next event!
Please check out the Agenda Page for more details on the schedule for the day.
Event Details
Chicago
Monday, November 14, 2022
9:00 am – 3:30 Pm
Maggiano’s Little Italy
Clark & Grand
516 N Clark St.
Chicago, IL 60654
About Raising Paddles
Raising Paddles was an inspiration derived from the loss of a loved one who was mission focused and love to help others in their time of need. At your event, you will also see a difference through our nationally renowned team of fundraising ambassadors. More than the traditional spotter, our team becomes ambassadors for your cause, and helps engage your guests from the moment they arrive at your event. Our goal is to make sure your guests leave with a memorable experience and with the intention of returning year after year and inviting their friends to come with.
