Fundraising Event Success for Development Professionals Seminar-Houston, TX
2018-10-10 08:30 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Westin Houston at the Galleria, 5060 W. Alabama St., Houston, TX, 77056, United States
Making Everything Count
Would you like your next special event to make more money? Have a seamless guest experience? Leave you and your team feeling refreshed? Of course, you do!
Join Houston’s own, Renee Jones, International Champion Auctioneer, and Certified Benefit Specialist as she takes you through proven techniques to increase revenue, reduce cost, energize supporters and make your next special event the best it can be. Come and get an insiders look from an auctioneer who hosts countless record-breaking auctions each year.

Special Content-Mobile Bidding
Many organizations are looking for information about the newest in silent auctions: Mobile Bidding. During the seminar, we will cover new trends in fundraising using mobile bidding technologies. We’ll discuss how to drive participation and raise more funds with ease using Greater Giving’s Mobile Bidding.

At this seminar, we will cover:

Board commitment and strategy
Marketing Your Events
Technology applications and engagement at your events
Increasing appeal success
Utilizing Social Math for event night
Hot or Not Event Trends
Top Revenue Enhancing games

Wednesday, October 10th – Houston, TX
8:30 am-12:30 pm
Location:
Westin Houston at the Galleria
5060 W. Alabama St.
Houston, TX 77056
Registration Fee: $19.95
Presenter:
Renee Jones, CAI, AARE, BAS, CES, National Fundraising Solutions
Renee’s passion for fundraising was instilled in her by her parents who centered their family activities around volunteerism, fundraising and bettering the communities they lived in. Her first official fundraiser was when she joined forces with her childhood mentor to save and restore the Santa Fe Depot in the community her parents had retired in after leaving Houston. Renee was twelve at the time! The foundation of her charitable commitment was solidified before she graduated college and she has raised over 900 million dollars in the last three decades for deserving nonprofits across the United States. Renee currently serves on three boards in addition to teaching other development professionals techniques like you on how to take your next special event to the next level of success!

Event Night Success Seminar Session 1-Boston, MA
2018-10-11 08:30 - 10:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Boston-Downtown, 821 Washington St., Boston, MA, 02111, United States
Calling all New England Fundraisers!
Greater Giving is hosting an Event Night Success seminar in Boston on October 11th! With over 16 years of experience, Greater Giving is dedicated to providing proven solutions to the nonprofit community to improve fundraising efforts. This seminar will help you create an innovative guest-centric event that raises more! Pick from one of two sessions that best fit your schedule, the same content will be covered during both.
Thursday, October 11th
Session 1: 8:30 am-10:30 am
Session 2: 1:30 pm-3:30 pm
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Boston-Downtown
821 Washington St.
Boston, MA 02111
Cost: $9.95

Fundraising Event Success for Development Professionals Seminar-The Woodlands, TX
2018-10-11 12:30 - 16:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | The Woodlands Waterway Marriott, 1601 Lake Robbins Dr., The Woodlands, TX, 77380, United States
Making Everything Count
Would you like your next special event to make more money? Have a seamless guest experience? Leave you and your team feeling refreshed? Of course, you do!
Join Houston’s own, Renee Jones, International Champion Auctioneer, and Certified Benefit Specialist as she takes you through proven techniques to increase revenue, reduce cost, energize supporters and make your next special event the best it can be. Come and get an insiders look from an auctioneer who hosts countless record-breaking auctions each year.

Special Content-Mobile Bidding
Many organizations are looking for information about the newest in silent auctions: Mobile Bidding. During the seminar, we will cover new trends in fundraising using mobile bidding technologies. We’ll discuss how to drive participation and raise more funds with ease using Greater Giving’s Mobile Bidding.

At this seminar, we will cover:

Board commitment and strategy
Marketing Your Events
Technology applications and engagement at your events
Increasing appeal success
Utilizing Social Math for event night
Hot or Not Event Trends
Top Revenue Enhancing games

Thursday, October 11th – The Woodlands, TX
12:30 pm-4:30 pm
Location:
The Woodlands Waterway Marriott
1601 Lake Robbins Dr.
The Woodlands, TX 77380
Registration Fee: $19.95
Presenter:
Renee Jones, CAI, AARE, BAS, CES, National Fundraising Solutions
Renee’s passion for fundraising was instilled in her by her parents who centered their family activities around volunteerism, fundraising and bettering the communities they lived in. Her first official fundraiser was when she joined forces with her childhood mentor to save and restore the Santa Fe Depot in the community her parents had retired in after leaving Houston. Renee was twelve at the time! The foundation of her charitable commitment was solidified before she graduated college and she has raised over 900 million dollars in the last three decades for deserving nonprofits across the United States. Renee currently serves on three boards in addition to teaching other development professionals techniques like you on how to take your next special event to the next level of success!

Event Night Success Seminar Session 2-Boston, MA
2018-10-11 13:30 - 15:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Boston-Downtown, 821 Washington St., Boston, MA, 02111, United States

Lunch & Learn Hosted by Fund Your Org-Oklahoma City, OK
2018-12-12 11:30 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | OSU Student Center, Conference South, 900 N. Portland Ave., Oklahoma City, OK, 73107, United States
Join Rick Miller and the Fund Your Org Team for a Lunch and Learn sponsored by Greater Giving!
During your lunch hour, learn about event fundraising software & mobile bidding.

Ready to automate your registration, check in and check out? Interested in mobile bidding? Want to simplify the process? Learn how to choose the right software that will best support your fundraising efforts.

Greater Giving team member Aimee will be on hand to answer all your questions.

To register to attend, please call Lyndsey at 918.878.8152

What's New in Fundraising Auctions 2019 Seminar - Salt Lake City, UT
2019-03-12 08:30 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | The Salt Lake Marriott Downtown at City Creek, 75 South West Temple, Salt Lake City, UT, 84101, United States
What’s New in Fundraising Auctions 2019 – Your Guide to the latest Tips, Tricks and Trends
Tuesday, March 12th, 2019
Our two 90 minute sessions will deliver focused content specific to auction fundraising trends – we’ll share data, ideas, best practices and anecdotes from the thousands of auctions we are fortunate enough to be a part of from across the country.
In addition, we’ll have grab bags, raffles and games with great prizes – we’ll also provide plenty of snacks and refreshments!
Our content has been developed by John Chase – Sr. Manager of Customer Success at Greater Giving. John has participated in the success of hundreds of non-profit auctions across the country and creates engaging and adaptable content for organizations to access the ideas that are creating buzz and raising money at events across the country.
Session 1- 9:00 am-11:00 am
Session 2-1:00 pm-3:00 pm
*Choose the time that works best for you! The same content will be covered at both sessions.

Raising Paddles Fundraising Workshop-Albuquerque, NM
2019-05-14 | Sandia Golf Club, 30 Rainbow Road, Albuquerque, NM, 87113, United States
Learn how to increase results at your next gala!
Greater Giving is excited to sponsor this event and hope to see you there!
Come join us for an exciting day as we provide informative sessions on all things gala. Our goal is to provide an entertaining event that will give you access to subject matter experts on aspects of gala planning. Three professional auctioneers will be leading the sessions, each with over 20 years of experience in the fundraising space. This workshop will cover all aspects of fundraising for your gala or fundraiser, from the planning phase to the execution of a successful event.
We will have Lunch, Live Entertainment, and Prizes!
Who should attend?

Nonprofit and Development Directors
Gala Committee Chairs
Special Events Coordinator

Raising Paddles Fundraising Workshop-Santa Fe, NM
2019-05-15 | Hilton Santa Fe, 20 Buffalo Thunder Trail Road, Santa Fe, NM, 87506, United States

What's New in Fundraising Auctions 2019-Palm Springs, CA
2019-06-06 | Hyatt Palm Springs, 285 N Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs, CA, 92262, United States
What’s New in Fundraising Auctions 2019 – Your Guide to the latest Tips, Tricks, and Trends
Thursday, June 6th, 2019
Presented by Greater Giving & Event Solutions
Our two 80 minute sessions will deliver focused content specific to auction fundraising trends – we’ll share data, ideas, best practices and anecdotes from auctions we are fortunate enough to be a part of from across the country.
In addition, we’ll have grab bags, raffles and games with great prizes – we’ll also provide plenty of snacks and refreshments!
Our content has been curated and will be presented by Eileen Hayden – founder of Event Solutions. Eileen has more than 25 years of experience in non-profit fundraising event management, helping organizations maximize growth and streamlined management of their galas, auctions and golf tournaments.
We are thrilled that Event Solutions is partnering with Greater Giving to offer a seminar packed with valuable information, tools and best practices that you can apply to your fundraising!
Session 1- 9:00 am-11:00 am
Session 2-1:00 pm-3:00 pm
*Choose the time that works best for you! The same content will be covered at both sessions.
Location: Hyatt Palm Springs, Palm Canyon Room

What's New in Fundraising Auctions 2019 Seminar-Boise, ID
2019-06-19 09:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | The Grove Hotel, 245 S Capitol Blvd, Boise, ID, 83702, United States
What’s New in Fundraising Auctions 2019 – Your Guide to the latest Tips, Tricks, and Trends
Wednesday, June 19th, 2019
Our two 90 minute sessions will deliver focused content specific to auction fundraising trends – we’ll share data, ideas, best practices and anecdotes from the thousands of auctions we are fortunate enough to be a part of from across the country.
In addition, we’ll have grab bags, raffles and games with great prizes – we’ll also provide plenty of snacks and refreshments!
Our content has been developed by John Chase – Sr. Manager of Customer Success at Greater Giving. John has participated in the success of hundreds of non-profit auctions across the country and creates engaging and adaptable content for organizations to access the ideas that are creating buzz and raising money at events across the country.
Session 1- 9:00 am-11:00 am
Session 2-1:00 pm-3:00 pm
*Choose the time that works best for you! The same content will be covered at both sessions.
Location: The Grove Hotel, Ivy Room

Raising Paddles Seminar-Chicago 2019
2019-08-06 09:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Hotel Arista, 2139 City Gate Ln., Naperville, IL, 60563, United States
Register today to join us for a day of learning in Chicago!
Come join us for an exciting day as we provide informative sessions on all things gala. Our goal is to provide an entertaining event that will give you access to subject matter experts on aspects of gala planning. Our focus will be on a full guest experience, so you can enjoy the day as an attendee, including a mock auction, entertainment, and a full guest experience from check-in to check-out. Three professional auctioneers will be leading the sessions, each with over 20 years of experience in the fundraising space. This workshop will cover all aspects of fundraising for your gala or fundraiser, from the planning phase to the execution of a successful event the night of your event.
Tuesday, August 6th, 2019
9:00 AM-3:00 PM

Hotel Arista
2139 City Gate Ln.
Naperville, IL 60563

$50 Per Person
Included in your admission: Seminar, lunch, entertainment, chance to win over $20k in prizes for your next event, meet & greet with event sponsors.
Featured Topics: Event Planning, Audience Development, Board Engagement, Revenue Enhancement, and Donor Stewardship

Raising Paddles Seminar-St. Louis 2019
2019-08-07 09:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Missouri Athletic Club, 1777 Des Peres Rd, Town and Country, MO, 63131, United States
Register today to join us for a day of learning in St. Louis!
Come join us for an exciting day as we provide informative sessions on all things gala. Our goal is to provide an entertaining event that will give you access to subject matter experts on aspects of gala planning. Our focus will be on a full guest experience, so you can enjoy the day as an attendee, including a mock auction, entertainment, and a full guest experience from check-in to check-out. Three professional auctioneers will be leading the sessions, each with over 20 years of experience in the fundraising space. This workshop will cover all aspects of fundraising for your gala or fundraiser, from the planning phase to the execution of a successful event the night of your event.
Wednesday, August 7th, 2019
9:00 AM-3:00 PM

Missouri Athletic Club
1777 Des Peres Rd.
Town & Country, MO 63131

$50 Per Person
Included in your admission: Seminar, lunch, entertainment, chance to win over $20k in prizes for your next event, meet & greet with event sponsors.
Featured Topics: Event Planning, Audience Development, Board Engagement, Revenue Enhancement, and Donor Stewardship

Thought Leadership Summit
2019-09-12 16:00 - 2019-09-13 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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!

Beyond Fundraising! Donor-Focused High-Profit Benefits, Auctions and Galas with Kathy Kingston Providence, RI
2019-10-17 13:00 - 16:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Hilton Garden Inn-Providence, 200 India St., Providence, RI, 02903, United States
Join us!
Thursday, October 17th – Providence, RI
STOP doing the same events.
START inspiring generous donors.
STEP UP to a powerful new paradigm.
PUT DONORS FIRST
Strategically designed benefits, auctions, and galas are a lucrative catalyst to transform guests into loyal donors.
Highly Interactive Seminar
You’ll take a deep dive into top strategies to execute fundraising events in a fresh way that translates into generous involved donors and turbocharged revenue.
We are talking doubling and even quadrupling your net profit.
Kathy will share the exact details from real cases so you can raise more too.
Even more, you’ll learn how to:

Attract new donors and keep donors after your event
Communicate the impact of your donors’ gifts
Fire up high-profit revenue streams
Ignite a passion for your mission
Design an inspiring mission-driven on-stage program
Rivet guests and drive donations with perfervid stories
Initiate a post-gala donor development strategy

You’ll Receive:
A personally signed copy of A Higher Bid ($45 value)
Bonus gifts: special reports, checklists ($250 value)
Meet presenter and author Kathy Kingston – Ask Kathy anything (Priceless!)
3-hour interactive seminar packed with fundraising gems ($250 value)
Fee:
$59 per person ($79 after October 8th)
$39 each for persons from the same organization ($59 after October 8th)
Time:
Registration: 1:00pm – 1:29pm
Seminar: 1:30pm – 4:30pm

Raising Paddles Seminar - Kansas City 2019
2019-11-14 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Indian Hills Country Club, 6847 Tomahawk Rd., Mission Hills, KS, 66208, United States
Register today to join us for a day of learning in Kansas City!
Come join us for an exciting day as we provide informative sessions on all things gala. Our goal is to provide an entertaining event that will give you access to subject matter experts on aspects of gala planning. Our focus will be on a full guest experience, so you can enjoy the day as an attendee, including a mock auction, entertainment, and a full guest experience from check-in to check-out. Three professional auctioneers will be leading the sessions, each with over 20 years of experience in the fundraising space. This workshop will cover all aspects of fundraising for your gala or fundraiser, from the planning phase to the execution of a successful event the night of your event.
Thursday, November 14th, 2019
9:00 AM-3:00 PM

Indian Hills Country Club
6847 Tomahawk Rd.
Mission Hills, KS 66208

$50 Per Person
Included in your admission: Seminar, lunch, entertainment, chance to win over $20k in prizes for your next event, meet & greet with event sponsors.
Featured Topics: Event Planning, Audience Development, Board Engagement, Revenue Enhancement, and Donor Stewardship

Raising Paddles Seminar - El Paso 2019
2019-12-10 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | DoubleTree Hotel El Paso, 600 N El Paso St, El Paso, TX, 79901, United States
Register today to join us for a day of learning in El Paso!
Come join us for an exciting day as we provide informative sessions on all things gala. Our goal is to provide an entertaining event that will give you access to subject matter experts on aspects of gala planning. Our focus will be on a full guest experience, so you can enjoy the day as an attendee, including a mock auction, entertainment, and a full guest experience from check-in to check-out. Three professional auctioneers will be leading the sessions, each with over 20 years of experience in the fundraising space. This workshop will cover all aspects of fundraising for your gala or fundraiser, from the planning phase to the execution of a successful event the night of your event.
Tuesday, December 10th, 2019
9:00 AM-3:00 PM

DoubleTree Hotel – Sky Lounge
600 N El Paso St.
El Paso, TX 79901
$50 Per Person
Included in your admission: Seminar, lunch, entertainment, chance to win over $20k in prizes for your next event, meet & greet with event sponsors.
Featured Topics: Event Planning, Audience Development, Board Engagement, Revenue Enhancement, and Donor Stewardship

Prosperity and Beyond: Fundraising in the "Soaring '20's"
2020-01-28 11:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Cinnabar Hills Golf Club, 23600 McKean Road, San Jose, CA, 95141, United States
Register today to join us for…
2020 Vision Event: Prosperity and Beyond
Fundraising in the “Soaring 20’s”

Join Silicon Valley’s Award Winning Fundraising Strategist, thought leader and entrepreneur to realize your road map to the most philanthropic wealth in the history of the world. Dee Dee Kiesow will reveal the 5 things you need to do to have your best years ahead. Joining Dee Dee will be a group of mastermind experts in the fields of non-profit marketing, advertising, storytelling, event production, and digital photo marketing to get you to your own “Soaring 20’s”
You are guaranteed to transform yourself and your nonprofit’s bottom line:
*Marketing and strategic planning now for women controlling 2/3 of private wealth by 2029
*Being prepared for your windfall with the 4-Trillion Dollar transfer of wealth in the next 8 years
*Entrepreneurial development techniques to compete in the New Social Impact Sector
*The number one way to get instant money and long term donors
*Interactive Mock Fundraising Event you can repeat yourself
*Thousands of dollars of free prizes you can turn into cash.

Raising Paddles 2020 - St. Louis, MO
2020-02-19 09:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Maggiano’s, 2 The Blvd, Richmond Heights, MO, 63117, United States
Register today to join us for a day of learning in St. Louis!

Come join us for an exciting day as we provide informative sessions on all things gala. Our goal is to provide an entertaining event that will give you access to subject matter experts on aspects of gala planning. Our focus will be on full guest experience, so you can enjoy the day as an attendee, including a mock auction, entertainment, and full guest experience from check-in to check-out. Three professional auctioneers will be leading the sessions, each with over 20 years of experience in the fundraising space. This workshop will cover all aspects of fundraising for your gala or fundraiser, from the planning phase to the execution of a successful event.

Wednesday, February 19, 2020
9:00 AM-3:00 PM

Maggiano’s
2 The Blvd
Richmond Heights, MO 63117

$50 Per Person

Included in your admission: Seminar, lunch, entertainment, chance to win over $20k in prizes for your next event, meet & greet with event sponsors.
Featured Topics: Event Planning, Audience Development, Board Engagement, Revenue Enhancement, and Donor Stewardship

Register today!

Raising Paddles 2020 - Chicago, IL
2020-02-20 09:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Maggiano’s Streets of Woodfield, 1901 Woodfield Road, Schaumburg, IL, 60173, United States
Register today to join us for a day of learning in Chicago!

Come join us for an exciting day as we provide informative sessions on all things gala. Our goal is to provide an entertaining event that will give you access to subject matter experts on aspects of gala planning. Our focus will be on full guest experience, so you can enjoy the day as an attendee, including a mock auction, entertainment, and full guest experience from check-in to check-out. Three professional auctioneers will be leading the sessions, each with over 20 years of experience in the fundraising space. This workshop will cover all aspects of fundraising for your gala or fundraiser, from the planning phase to the execution of a successful event.

Thursday, February 20th
9:00 AM-3:00 PM

Maggiano’s
Streets of Woodfield
1901 Woodfield Road
Schaumburg, IL 60173

$50 Per Person

Included in your admission: Seminar, lunch, entertainment, chance to win over $20k in prizes for your next event, meet & greet with event sponsors.
Featured Topics: Event Planning, Audience Development, Board Engagement, Revenue Enhancement, and Donor Stewardship

Register today!

Super Fundraising Auction Seminar - Charlotte, NC
2020-03-04 11:30 - 13:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Hygge CoWorking at Camp North End, 330 Camp Road, Charlotte, NC, 28206, United States
Super Fundraising Auction Seminar
Reaching Your Goals with Seven Super Revenue Streams
Wednesday, March 4, 2020 – Charlotte, NC

Presented by Parker Benefit Auctions & Star Insurance Group

Location:
Hygge CoWorking at Camp North End
330 Camp Road
Charlotte, NC 28206

11:30 AM – 1:30 PM

Taught by World Class Benefit Auction Specialists and Fundraising Consultants:
Michael and Carol Parker of Parker Benefit Auctions

During the seminar…

Learn the secret techniques professional event fundraisers use to meet your fundraising goals
Learn a new strategic way to plan your fundraiser
Learn how to set Fundraising goals
Learn how to use the 7 Super Revenue Streams to meet your goals

Early Bird Price through February 28! $29.95
Regular Price $49.95

Register Now!

Super Fundraising Auction Seminar - Fayetteville, NC
2020-03-18 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Volta Space, 114 Otis F. Jones Parkway, Fayetteville, NC, 28301, United States
Super Fundraising Auction Seminar
Reaching Your Goals with Seven Super Revenue Streams
Wednesday, March 18, 2020 – Fayetteville, NC

Presented by Parker Benefit Auctions

Location:
Volta Space
114 Otis F. Jones Parkway
Fayetteville, NC 28301

1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Taught by World Class Benefit Auction Specialists and Fundraising Consultants:
Michael and Carol Parker of Parker Benefit Auctions

During the seminar…

Learn the secret techniques professional event fundraisers use to meet your fundraising goals
Learn a new strategic way to plan your fundraiser
Learn how to set Fundraising goals
Learn how to use the 7 Super Revenue Streams to meet your goals

Early Bird Price through March 14th! $29.95114 Otis F. Jnorth
Regular Price $49.95

Register Now!

Raising Paddles Virtual Conference
2020-06-23 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | NM, United States
Register today to join us for a day of learning at your desk!

Come join us for an exciting day as we provide informative sessions on all things gala both live and virtual. Our goal is to provide an entertaining event that will give you access to subject matter from experts on aspects of live/virtual gala planning. Our focus will be on a full guest experience, so you can enjoy the day as an attendee, including a virtual photo booth, new fundraising mechanisms, entertainment, and a full guest experience from check-in to check-out. Over $20,000 in valued giveaways will be up for grabs to our attendees. Three professional auctioneers will be leading the sessions, each with over 20 years of experience in the fundraising space. This workshop will cover all aspects of fundraising for your live/virtual gala or fundraiser, from the planning phase to the execution of a successful event.
We will have lunch ($15 Uber Eats Gift Card), Live Entertainment, and Prizes!
Tuesday, June 23rd
10:00 AM-3:00 PM Central
9:00 AM-2:00 PM Mountain
8:00 AM-1:00 PM Pacific
$35 Per Person
Register today!

Elevate: A Conference for Fundraising Events
2020-08-12
Greater Giving is excited to sponsor this conference! Join us in August.
Elevate 2020 is going virtual! COVID-19 has made it necessary to reimagine what event fundraising looks like, so we’ve planned a full day of digital content to answer your questions and give you the tools you need to effectively move forward. Our goal is to address what to do about fall 2020 and spring 2021 fundraising events. Attendees will also have the opportunity to participate in a virtual fundraising event to experience the format for themselves.
Conference content will be offered via the Whova virtual event app where there will be a library of recorded content and a schedule of interactive panels, discussions and demo events to participate in on August 12. We are offering a single registration price for everyone on your team so that you can #keepfundraising.
Additionally, we anticipate that fundraising events in 2021 will be a hybrid of both small, in-person gatherings and digital virtual content. So, we’re excited to offer a discounted package rate to participate in Elevate 2020 virtually and Elevate 2021 either in-person or virtually, as we will be offering a hybrid Elevate conference in 2021 on June 14-15 in Portland, OR and online.

Further Your Fundraising Virtual Workshop - Hosted by Raising Paddles
2021-08-05
Welcome to Further Your Fundraising Virtual Workshop!
August 5, 2021 10 a.m. CST

Hi, we’re Raising Paddles, Fundraising Auctioneers, and Consultants. Our experienced team of professionals supports over 100 nonprofits a year across the country to achieve fundraising goals and create memorable donor experiences. In the past twelve months, we have helped nonprofits navigate virtual fundraising events resulting in amazing success. Going forward many fundraising events are returning to an in-person model and much has changed in the culture of philanthropy. Through this virtual workshop, our team of experts will present best practices and strategies to help you capitalize on emerging trends. This will be an interactive workshop with ample opportunity to ask questions and learn from others as well as network. Attendees will have a chance to win prizes to be used as revenue generators at your nonprofit’s next event.
What to Expect
Two experience options, one virtual workshop.
Professional’s Experience – $49 per attendee

Session 1 – Back to Live
Session 2 – Audience Development
Session 3- Event Planning
Vendor Introductions
Q&A/Panel Discussion
Entry in attendance raffles

VIP Experience (space is limited to 24) $99.00 per attendee.
Created for Development Directors and Executive Directors
Choose your 3 sessions

Grant Writing
Donor Stewardship
Board Evaluation & Engagement
Back to Live
Audience Development
Event Planning
Vendor Introductions
Q&A/Panel Discussion
Entry in attendance raffles

Winspire Conference - The Future of FUNDRAISING is Now
2021-10-14 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
October 14th “The Future of Fundraising is Now” Winspire’s Virtual Conference will feature some of the best-known movers and shakers in the nonprofit world.
Mr. Dan Pallotta will be our keynote speaker and other notable names such as Jarrett Ransom, Danielle Snelson, Robin Thompson, and more.
With education at the top of mind, with impactful sessions supporting and nurturing our nonprofit leader’s professional and personal growth while navigating a post-pandemic fundraising environment from donor cultivations, finding your inner rock star, building a solid media voice, and moving your mission into the future.
Interested in joining us, Thursday, October 14th from 9:00 AM-4:00 PM Pacific? Register today and use the code “GREATERGIVING” for $25 off a VIP ticket!
You don’t want to miss this stellar lineup and fully LIVE virtual conference!

Raising Paddles - Chicago 2022
2022-02-04 09:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Maggiano’s Streets of Woodfield, 1901 Woodfield Road, Schaumburg, IL, 60173, United States
Register today to join us for a day of learning in Schaumburg!

Come join us for an exciting day as we provide informative sessions on all things gala. Our goal is to provide an entertaining event that will give you access to subject matter experts on aspects of gala planning. Our focus will be on full guest experience, so you can enjoy the day as an attendee, including a mock auction, entertainment, and full guest experience from check-in to check-out. Three professional auctioneers will be leading the sessions, each with over 20 years of experience in the fundraising space. This workshop will cover all aspects of fundraising for your gala or fundraiser, from the planning phase to the execution of a successful event.
Friday, February 4th, 2022
9:00 AM-3:00 PM (Registration is open at 8:30)

Maggiano’s
Streets of Woodfield
1901 Woodfield Road
Schaumburg, IL 60173

$60 Per Person

Included in your admission: Seminar, lunch, entertainment, chance to win over $25k in prizes for your next event, meet & greet with event sponsors.
Featured Topics: Event Planning, Audience Development, Board Engagement, Revenue Enhancement, CryptoCurrency Donations, and Donor Stewardship

Register today!

Raising Paddles Workshop - Kansas City 2022
2022-02-09 09:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | The Gallery, 50 East 13th Street Suite 200, Kansas City, MO, 64106, United States
Register today to join us for a day of learning in Kansas City!

Come join us for an exciting day as we provide informative sessions on all things gala. Our goal is to provide an entertaining event that will give you access to subject matter experts on aspects of gala planning. Our focus will be on full guest experience, so you can enjoy the day as an attendee, including a mock auction, entertainment, and full guest experience from check-in to check-out. Three professional auctioneers will be leading the sessions, each with over 20 years of experience in the fundraising space. This workshop will cover all aspects of fundraising for your gala or fundraiser, from the planning phase to the execution of a successful event.

Wednesday, February 9th, 2022
9:00 AM-3:00 PM (Registration is open at 8:30)

The Gallery
50 East 13th Street, Suite 200
Kansas City, MO 64106

$60 Per Person

Included in your admission: Seminar, lunch, entertainment, chance to win over $25k in prizes for your next event, meet & greet with event sponsors.
Featured Topics: Event Planning, Audience Development, Board Engagement, Revenue Enhancement, CryptoCurrency Donations, and Donor Stewardship

Register today!

Raising Paddles Workshop - St. Louis 2022
2022-02-11 09:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Spot Content Studio, 5550 Fyler Ave, St. Louis, MO, 63139, United States
Register today to join us for a day of learning in St. Louis!

Come join us for an exciting day as we provide informative sessions on all things gala. Our goal is to provide an entertaining event that will give you access to subject matter experts on aspects of gala planning. Our focus will be on full guest experience, so you can enjoy the day as an attendee, including a mock auction, entertainment, and full guest experience from check-in to check-out. Three professional auctioneers will be leading the sessions, each with over 20 years of experience in the fundraising space. This workshop will cover all aspects of fundraising for your gala or fundraiser, from the planning phase to the execution of a successful event.

Friday, February 11th, 2022
9:00 AM-2:00 PM (Registration is open at 8:30)

Spot Content Studio
5550 Fyler Ave, St. Louis, MO 63139
$60 Per Person
Included in your admission: Seminar, lunch, entertainment, chance to win over $25k in prizes for your next event, meet & greet with event sponsors.
Featured Topics: Event Planning, Audience Development, Board Engagement, Revenue Enhancement, CryptoCurrency Donations, and Donor Stewardship

Register today!

Getting Back to Live and In-Person Workshop - Berkeley, CA
2022-04-12 09:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | David Brower Center, 2150 ALLSTON WAY, SUITE 100, Berkeley, CA, 94704, United States
Live events are coming back! Are you ready? Many of us have not held a live event in a while, so let’s get together to talk about what has changed and what still works in the world of fundraising auctions and non-profit event production.
Presented by industry experts from Stellar Fundraising Auctions, Beth Sandefur Events, Greater Giving, and The Lux Productions.
This workshop will feature in-depth discussions on:

How the culture of in-person events has evolved
The ways auction software has changed
Best practices for registration in the time of Covid
Leaving your silent auction online
Making your fund-a-need successful
Live auction lots that work
Conducting a hybrid event
Breakout Q&A sessions, and
A live demonstration by Orion’s Kitchen

$50 registration includes light breakfast, lunch, and the culinary demonstration. Limited to 50 attendees, so register now!
Tuesday, April 12th, 2022
9am – 2pm
Location: David Brower Center Berkeley, CA

All Things Gala | Kansas City
2022-11-10 08:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Fiorella’s Event Center, 9000 W 137th St, Overland Park, KS, 66221, 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
Kansas City
Thursday, November 10, 2022
8:00 am – 3:30 am
Fiorella’s Event Center
9000 W 137th St
Overland Park, KS 66221
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.
