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SUMMARY:Raise More\, Right Now: Advanced Fundraising Auction Strategies - Lafayette\, CA
DESCRIPTION:Raise More\, Right Now:\nAdvanced Fundraising Auction Strategies\nAn in-depth fundraising auction workshop focused on maximizing your event’s existing potential.\n\n\n\n\n\nPresented by Stellar Fundraising Auctions\, Beth Sandefur Events\, Greater Giving and The Lux Productions.\n \nMeet the presenters here. \nDiscover advanced strategies to make more money in your next fundraising auction with the potential already at your disposal. This in-depth\, highly interactive workshop will provide you with advanced strategies to raise more with what you already have. Learn how to get attendees to commit to supporting you before they arrive\, new techniques for marketing your auction\, new revenue enhancers that encourage spending\, and more. \nSession topics will include: \n\nStorytelling for your mission\nCreating successful auction lots\nRevenue enhancers\, beyond the raffle\nStrategies to refresh your silent auction\nNew technologies to stretch your audio visual budget\nMarketing your auction\n\nHANDS-ON ONLINE BIDDING SESSION: \nMany organizations are looking for information about the most buzzed about trend in events: going mobile. This workshop session will include an overview of Greater Giving’s Online Bidding and Storefront functions. We’ll discuss how online bidding impacts your event and how you can incorporate raffle and other multi-item sales into your event using Storefront. \nEXPERT ROUNDTABLES: \nThe workshop ends with a 1-hour\, small group session with each member of our expert panel. We will break into groups by organization type\, and spend an hour drilling down on the topics that matter to you most. Ask questions and get answers that are relevant to the needs of your specific event with experts in the field of fundraising auction planning\, implementation and performance. \nTuesday\, October 25\, 2016 \nLafayette Veteran’s Memorial\n3780 Mt Diablo Blvd\nLafayette\, CA 94549 \n9:00am – 3:00pm \nCheck-in begins at 8:30am \nContinental breakfast and lunch will be provided. \nCost: $50 \nFundraising Seminar – Lafayette\, CA
URL:https://blog.greatergiving.com/event/raise-more-right-now-advanced-fundraising-auction-strategies/
LOCATION:Lafayette Veteran’s Memorial\, 3780 Mt. Diablo Blvd\, Lafayette\, CA\, 94549\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161024T130000
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SUMMARY:A Higher Bid: Fundraising Auction Seminar with Kathy Kingston Washington\, D.C.
DESCRIPTION:Greater Giving is proud to sponsor… A Higher Bid: Fundraising Auction Seminar with Kathy Kingston \nAre you ready to learn Kathy’s new proven fundraising methods that break records? \nShe will share secrets from her #1 best-selling book\, A Higher Bid\, to catapult your auction and event profits. Specializing in nonprofit charity and benefit auctions for over 30 years\, she’s raised millions and millions of dollars for nonprofits\, charities and schools across the country. \nRaise more money\, inspire your bidders and to engage new loyal donors with Kathy’s innovative profit-making tips. If you are ready to take your event to the next level\, this fundraising auction seminar is a MUST. \nRevolutionize your fundraising and ignite a culture of giving now. \nYOU’LL RECEIVE: \n\nA personally signed copy of A Higher Bid ($45 value)\nBonus gifts: special reports\, checklists + (over $250 value)\nMeet the author Kathy Kingston – Ask Kathy anything (Priceless!)\n2-hour interactive seminar jam packed with fundraising gems ($250 value)\nThat’s a $500 total value for only $49!\n\nFEE: $49 per person. Reserve your spot now! Space is limited! \n\nMonday October 24-Washington\, D.C.\nTuesday October 25-Arlington\, VA\n\nTIME \n\n1:00pm to 1:30pm Registration\n1:30pm to 4:30pm Seminar\n4:30pm to 5:30pm Networking Reception
URL:https://blog.greatergiving.com/event/lynne-zink-kathy-kingston/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160928T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160928T173000
DTSTAMP:20260617T051434
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SUMMARY:A Higher Bid: Fundraising Auction Seminar with Kathy Kingston Tucson\, AZ
DESCRIPTION:Greater Giving is proud to sponsor… A Higher Bid: Fundraising Auction Seminar with Kathy Kingston \nAre you ready to learn Kathy’s new proven fundraising methods that break records? \nShe will share secrets from her #1 best-selling book\, A Higher Bid\, to catapult your auction and event profits. Specializing in nonprofit charity and benefit auctions for over 30 years\, she’s raised millions and millions of dollars for nonprofits\, charities and schools across the country. \nRaise more money\, inspire your bidders and to engage new loyal donors with Kathy’s innovative profit-making tips. If you are ready to take your event to the next level\, this fundraising auction seminar is a MUST. \nRevolutionize your fundraising and ignite a culture of giving now. \nYOU’LL RECEIVE: \n\nA personally signed copy of A Higher Bid ($45 value)\nBonus gifts: special reports\, checklists + (over $250 value)\nMeet the author Kathy Kingston – Ask Kathy anything (Priceless!)\n2-hour interactive seminar jam packed with fundraising gems ($250 value)\nThat’s a $500 total value for only $49!\n\nFEE: $49 per person. Reserve your spot now! Space is limited! \n\nMonday September 26-Sedona\, AZ\nTuesday September 27-Phoenix\, AZ\nWednesday September 28-Tucson\, AZ\n\nTIME \n\n1:00pm to 1:30pm Registration\n1:30pm to 4:30pm Seminar\n4:30pm to 5:30pm Networking Reception
URL:https://blog.greatergiving.com/event/higher-bid-fundraising-auction-seminar-kathy-kingston-tucson-az/
LOCATION:Northern Trust Bank-Community Room\, 3450 E. Sunrise Dr.\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85718\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160927T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160927T173000
DTSTAMP:20260617T051434
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SUMMARY:A Higher Bid: Fundraising Auction Seminar with Kathy Kingston Phoenix\, AZ
DESCRIPTION:Greater Giving is proud to sponsor… A Higher Bid: Fundraising Auction Seminar with Kathy Kingston \nAre you ready to learn Kathy’s new proven fundraising methods that break records? \nShe will share secrets from her #1 best-selling book\, A Higher Bid\, to catapult your auction and event profits. Specializing in nonprofit charity and benefit auctions for over 30 years\, she’s raised millions and millions of dollars for nonprofits\, charities and schools across the country. \nRaise more money\, inspire your bidders and to engage new loyal donors with Kathy’s innovative profit-making tips. If you are ready to take your event to the next level\, this fundraising auction seminar is a MUST. \nRevolutionize your fundraising and ignite a culture of giving now. \nYOU’LL RECEIVE: \n\nA personally signed copy of A Higher Bid ($45 value)\nBonus gifts: special reports\, checklists + (over $250 value)\nMeet the author Kathy Kingston – Ask Kathy anything (Priceless!)\n2-hour interactive seminar jam packed with fundraising gems ($250 value)\nThat’s a $500 total value for only $49!\n\nFEE: $49 per person. Reserve your spot now! Space is limited! \n\nMonday September 26-Sedona\, AZ\nTuesday September 27-Phoenix\, AZ\nWednesday September 28-Tucson\, AZ\n\nTIME \n\n1:00pm to 1:30pm Registration\n1:30pm to 4:30pm Seminar\n4:30pm to 5:30pm Networking Reception
URL:https://blog.greatergiving.com/event/higher-bid-fundraising-auction-seminar-kathy-kingston-phoenix-az/
LOCATION:Franciscan Renewal Center\, 5802 E. Lincoln Drive\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85253\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160926T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160926T173000
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SUMMARY:A Higher Bid: Fundraising Auction Seminar with Kathy Kingston Sedona\, AZ
DESCRIPTION:Greater Giving is proud to sponsor… A Higher Bid: Fundraising Auction Seminar with Kathy Kingston \nAre you ready to learn Kathy’s new proven fundraising methods that break records? \nShe will share secrets from her #1 best-selling book\, A Higher Bid\, to catapult your auction and event profits. Specializing in nonprofit charity and benefit auctions for over 30 years\, she’s raised millions and millions of dollars for nonprofits\, charities and schools across the country. \nRaise more money\, inspire your bidders and to engage new loyal donors with Kathy’s innovative profit-making tips. If you are ready to take your event to the next level\, this fundraising auction seminar is a MUST. \nRevolutionize your fundraising and ignite a culture of giving now. \nYOU’LL RECEIVE: \n\nA personally signed copy of A Higher Bid ($45 value)\nBonus gifts: special reports\, checklists + (over $250 value)\nMeet the author Kathy Kingston – Ask Kathy anything (Priceless!)\n2-hour interactive seminar jam packed with fundraising gems ($250 value)\nThat’s a $500 total value for only $49!\n\nFEE: $49 per person. Reserve your spot now! Space is limited! \n\nMonday September 26-Sedona\, AZ\nTuesday September 27-Phoenix\, AZ\nWednesday September 28-Tucson\, AZ\n\nTIME \n\n1:00pm to 1:30pm Registration\n1:30pm to 4:30pm Seminar\n4:30pm to 5:30pm Networking Reception
URL:https://blog.greatergiving.com/event/bobby-d-kathy-kingston-sedonaaz/
LOCATION:Keep Sedona Beautiful-Pushmataha Center\, 360 Brewer Road\, Sedona\, AZ\, 86336\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160920T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160920T130000
DTSTAMP:20260617T051434
CREATED:20160801T232724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160802T155232Z
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SUMMARY:Fundraising Seminar - San Antonio
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Greater Giving and FUNauctions… \nFundraising Trends and Updates for 2016 \nIs your benefit auction feeling a bit tired? Are you looking for some new ideas to engage with supporters during your events? Do you want your event to stand out from the crowd? Then this class is for you! Join us as we look at all the major areas of event night revenue—Silent Auction\, Games and Raffles\, Live Auction and Special Appeal—and how minor changes can have major impact on the results. \nAt this seminar\, you will learn how to stand out with tips on: \nNew ideas for silent and live auction\nHow to keep your Special Appeal Fresh\nMaking data driven decisions for your event\nUtilizing technology\, like online bidding\, for improved efficiency and accuracy\nBuilding the best guest experience\nTuesday September 20\, 2016 – San Antonio\, TX\n11:30 am-1:00 pm\nCheck-in begins 30 minutes prior to start time. \nLocation:\nSan Antonio Meeting Center – Metropolitan Room\n660 North Main Ave Suite 100 San Antonio\, TX 78205 \nCost: $19.95\nLunch will be served \nPresenters \nGayle Stallings\, CAI\, BAS\, is a licensed auctioneer specializing in benefit auctions. Capitalizing on her 12 years of experience as an Executive Director of a statewide nonprofit organization\, special event consultant\, facilitator and public speaking coach led Gayle Stallings to create FUNauctions\, a professional benefit auction and event consultant company based in Austin\, Texas. She has been a professional speaker and trainer for clients and audiences in more than 16 states\, Canada and Europe. \nGretchen Carter\, Area Marketing Manager Greater Giving\, joined the company in 2008 after working as an Event Coordinator for a private restaurant and club. In addition to special events\, Gretchen has been a Board member and active volunteer with several organizations\, and co-chaired a capital campaign for a new mission building at her church. In addition to success in traditional fundraising approaches\, Gretchen leveraged online peer-to-peer fundraising technology to exceed her fundraising goals when participating in two campaigns to support the Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure. Gretchen is an expert in combining technology and fundraising best practices to retain volunteers\, strengthen and expand donor relations\, and increase overall fundraising revenue.
URL:https://blog.greatergiving.com/event/fundraising-seminar-san-antonio/
LOCATION:San Antonio Meeting Center\, 660 North Main Ave Suite 100\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160519T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160519T110000
DTSTAMP:20260617T051434
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SUMMARY:A Higher Bid: Book-Tour Seminars with Kathy Kingston Portland\, OR
DESCRIPTION:Greater Giving is proud to sponsor… A Higher Bid: Book-Tour Seminars with Kathy Kingston \nAre you ready to learn Kathy’s new proven fundraising methods that break records? \nShe will share secrets from her #1 best-selling book\, A Higher Bid\, to catapult your auction and event profits. Specializing in nonprofit charity and benefit auctions for over 30 years\, she’s raised millions and millions of dollars for nonprofits\, charities and schools across the country. \nRaise more money\, inspire your bidders and to engage new loyal donors with Kathy’s innovative profit-making tips. If you are ready to take your event to the next level\, this fundraising auction seminar is a MUST. \nRevolutionize your fundraising and ignite a culture of giving now. \nYOU’LL RECEIVE: \n\nA personally signed copy of A Higher Bid ($45 value)\nBonus gifts: special reports\, checklists + (over $250 value)\nMeet the author Kathy Kingston – Ask Kathy anything (Priceless!)\n2-hour interactive seminar jam packed with fundraising gems ($250 value)\nThat’s a $500 total value for only $47!\n\nFEE: $47 per person. Reserve your spot now! Space is limited! \nTIME \n\n8:00am to 8:30am Registration\n8:30am to 10:30am Seminar\n10:30am to 11am Book signing
URL:https://blog.greatergiving.com/event/a-higher-bid-book-tour-seminars-with-kathy-kingston-portland-or/
LOCATION:Castaway\, 1900 NW 18th Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97209\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160517T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160517T130000
DTSTAMP:20260617T051434
CREATED:20160412T183508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160418T154953Z
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SUMMARY:Seminar: Fundraising Trends and Updates for 2016
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Greater Giving and FUNauctions… \nFundraising Trends and Updates for 2016 \nIs your benefit auction feeling a bit tired?  Are you looking for some new ideas to engage with supporters during your events?  Do you want your event to stand out from the crowd?  Then this class is for you!  Join us as we look at all the major areas of event night revenue—Silent Auction\, Games and Raffles\, Live Auction and Special Appeal—and how minor changes can have major impact on the results. \nAt this seminar\, you will learn how to stand out with tips on: \n\nNew ideas for silent and live auction\nHow to keep your Special Appeal Fresh\nMaking data driven decisions for your event\nUtilizing technology\, like online bidding\, for improved efficiency and accuracy\nBuilding the best guest experience\n\nThursday\, May 17\, 2016 – Austin\, TX\n11:30 am-1:00 pm\nCheck-in begins 30 minutes prior to start time. \nLocation:\nAT&T Executive Education and Conference Center\n1900 University Ave Austin\, TX 78705 \nCost: $19.95\nLunch will be served \nPresenters \nGayle Stallings\, BAS\, is a licensed auctioneer specializing in benefit auctions. Capitalizing on her 12 years of experience as an Executive Director of a statewide nonprofit organization\, special event consultant\, facilitator and public speaking coach led Gayle Stallings to create FUNauctions\, a professional benefit auction and event consultant company based in Austin\, Texas. She has been a professional speaker and trainer for clients and audiences in more than 16 states\, Canada and Europe. \nGretchen Carter\, Area Marketing Manager Greater Giving\, joined the company in 2008 after working as an Event Coordinator for a private restaurant and club.  In addition to special events\, Gretchen has been a Board member and active volunteer with several organizations\, and co-chaired a capital campaign for a new mission building at her church.  In addition to success in traditional fundraising approaches\, Gretchen leveraged online peer-to-peer fundraising technology to exceed her fundraising goals when participating in two campaigns to support the Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure. Gretchen is an expert in combining technology and fundraising best practices to retain volunteers\, strengthen and expand donor relations\, and increase overall fundraising revenue.
URL:https://blog.greatergiving.com/event/seminar-fundraising-trends-updates-2016/
LOCATION:AT&T Executive Education and Conference Center\, 1900 University Ave\, Austin\, TX\, 78705\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160517T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160517T110000
DTSTAMP:20260617T051434
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SUMMARY:A Higher Bid: Auction Seminar with Kathy Kingston Santa Rosa\, CA
DESCRIPTION:Greater Giving is proud to sponsor… A Higher Bid: Fundraising Auction Seminar with Kathy Kingston \nAre you ready to learn Kathy’s new proven fundraising methods that break records? \nShe will share secrets from her #1 best-selling book\, A Higher Bid\, to catapult your auction and event profits. Specializing in nonprofit charity and benefit auctions for over 30 years\, she’s raised millions and millions of dollars for nonprofits\, charities and schools across the country. \nRaise more money\, inspire your bidders and to engage new loyal donors with Kathy’s innovative profit-making tips. If you are ready to take your event to the next level\, this fundraising auction seminar is a MUST. \nRevolutionize your fundraising and ignite a culture of giving now. \nYOU’LL RECEIVE: \n\nA personally signed copy of A Higher Bid ($45 value)\nBonus gifts: special reports\, checklists + (over $250 value)\nMeet the author Kathy Kingston – Ask Kathy anything (Priceless!)\n2-hour interactive seminar jam packed with fundraising gems ($250 value)\nThat’s a $500 total value for only $47!\n\nFEE: $47 per person. Reserve your spot now! Space is limited! \n  \nTIME \n\n8:00am to 8:30am Registration\n8:30am to 10:30am Seminar\n10:30am to 11am Book signing
URL:https://blog.greatergiving.com/event/a-higher-bid-book-tour-seminars-with-kathy-kingston/
LOCATION:Luther Burbank Center for the Arts\, 50 Mark West Springs Rd\, Santa Rosa\, CA\, 95403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160413T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160413T150000
DTSTAMP:20260617T051434
CREATED:20160202T213953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160202T213953Z
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SUMMARY:Seminar: Top 10 Ways to Make Your Next Auction More Successful
DESCRIPTION:In conjunction with Beth Sandefur Events\, Greater Giving\, and Sound Expressions\, Stellar Fundraising Auctions presents Auction 101: The Top 10 Ways to Make Your Next Auction More Successful. This interactive workshop is designed to give your auction team useful tools to help with your next fundraising event. \nSession topics will include: \n\nFine tuning your fund-a-need pitch\nFinding hidden lessons in your auction data\nBrainstorming ways to enhance your auction lots\nMessaging: sell the cause\, not the party\nStreamlining check-in and check-out\nMaking your auction sound great\n\nWe will also offer a hands-on session for organizations looking for information about the most buzzed about trend in events: going mobile. This workshop session will include an overview of Greater Giving’s Mobile Bidding and Storefront functions. We’ll discuss how mobile bidding impacts your event and how you can incorporate raffle and other multi-item sales into your event using Storefront. \nThe day will conclude with expert roundtables: we’ll break into groups by organization type\, and then each of our experts will rotate through each group\, focusing on the topics that matter to you most. This is the chance for you to ask questions and get answers that are relevant to the needs of your specific event with experts in the field of fundraising auction planning\, implementation and performance.  \nApril 13\, 2016 – Novato\, CA\n9:00 am – 3:00 pm\nCheck-in begins at 8:30 am\nContinental breakfast and lunch will be provided. \nDirections & Parking \nLocation:\nInn at Marin \n250 Entrada D\, \nNovato\, CA 94949 \n  \nCost: $50
URL:https://blog.greatergiving.com/event/seminar-top-10-ways-to-make-your-next-auction-more-successful/
LOCATION:Inn at Marin\, 250 Entrada Dr.\, Novato\, CA\, 94949\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150923T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150923T123000
DTSTAMP:20260617T051434
CREATED:20150713T195842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150713T195926Z
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SUMMARY:SEMINAR: Engaging Your Entire Audience
DESCRIPTION:Join Kim Bauman of Greater Giving and Graham Crow of Benefit Auction Associates for this half-day seminar! \nMany guests who attend charity auctions come with their hearts and pocket books open\, yet leave without getting the change to give or feel included in the fundraising process. A big reason for this is because the event isn’t inclusive enough\, and caters to the small percentage of guests who can afford big ticket items in the live auction-for everybody else the live auction is just a spectator sport. Your invaluable donors have made an investment in time and money to attend your event\, so make sure to include them from start to finish! \nAt this seminar\, you will learn best practices for: \n\nHow to make your event inclusive and fun for everyone\nIncorporate creative fundraising ideas into your live auction\nLatest trends in live and silent auctions\nTap into the emotion of the cause by personalizing the “Ask” in the appeal\nHow to get the right people to your event\nImproving the experience at events\n\nBonus Session:  \nMany organizations are looking for more information about the new thing in silent auctions: Mobile Bidding. This post-seminar session will cover new trends in using mobile bidding technologies. We’ll discuss how to drive participation and raise more funds with ease using Greater Giving’s Mobile Bidding. If you would like to see a live demo on your mobile phone\, please include a mobile number in the provided field when registering.
URL:https://blog.greatergiving.com/event/seminar-engaging-your-entire-audience/
LOCATION:North Seattle Community College\, 9600 College Way N.\, Seattle\, WA\, 98103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150916T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150916T130000
DTSTAMP:20260617T051434
CREATED:20150409T124231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160515T162714Z
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SUMMARY:SEMINAR Maximizing Your Benefit Auction Day 2
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Greater Giving and Blacktie Benefit Auctions\nMaking Everything Count\nHow can you reduce your fundraising stress while maximizing auction returns? This seminar will teach you how to get the right donors to attend your auction\, avoid operational pitfalls\, and streamline processes for maximum results. You’ll also learn how to make your event night and program run smoothly through best-practice technology planning. In this seminar\, we will share the tips\, tricks\, and strategies learned at hundreds of benefit auctions. You’ll get the best practices compiled from the experience of thousands of Greater Giving Clients. You’ll also get some new approaches to help your organization and mission stand out\, so you can take advantage of emerging fundraising opportunities. \nAt this seminar\, you will learn how to stand out and thrive with: \n\nProcurement help\nRevenue generating ideas\nBest practice technology\nStreamline check in/out\n\nBONUS SESSION: Many organizations are looking for information about the next new thing in silent auctions: Mobile Bidding. This post-seminar session 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. If you would like to see a live demo of Greater Giving Mobile Bidding on your mobile phone\, please include a mobile phone number in the provided field for each attendee when registering. \nWednesday\, September 16\, 2015 – Baltimore\, MD\n9:30 am-12:30 pm (Bonus Session 12:30-1:00 pm)\nCheck-in begins 30 minutes prior to start time. \nLocation:\nNational Aquarium Baltimore\, Knott Harbor View Room\n501 E Pratt St.\nBaltimore\, MD 21202 \nCost: $19.95\nAM beverages and lunch will be served \nPresenters: \nErnie Rodgers\, CAI\, AARE\, and CES of Blacktie Benefit Auctions – started the company in 2004 and helps non-profit organizations in Virginia\, Maryland\, Florida\, North Carolina\, and the District of Columbia maximize their revenue with their annual fundraising gala. Ernie is a member of the board of directors for the Virginia Auctioneers Association and currently holds the office of Chairman of the Board for the association. In August of 2004\, Ernie won the Virginia State Auctioneer Championship and is the 2004-2005 Virginia State Champion. Finally\, Ernie conducts about 35 benefit and fundraising auctions each year for non-profit organizations throughout Virginia\, Florida\, North Carolina\, Maryland\, and the District of Columbia. \nKim Bauman\, Area Marketing Manager\, Greater Giving\, started using the company’s solutions as a parent volunteer for her children’s school auction in 2002. She was so impressed with the software and the company that she joined the team in 2005. Due to her commitment to area schools and nonprofits\, Kim continues to volunteer to assist at a variety of fundraising events\, honing her skills in using Greater Giving software to streamline event planning and execution and night-of-event check-in and checkout processes.
URL:https://blog.greatergiving.com/event/maximizing-your-benefit-auction-2/
LOCATION:National Aquarium Baltimore\, Knott Harbor View Room\, 501 E Pratt St.\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150915T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150915T130000
DTSTAMP:20260617T051434
CREATED:20150409T123417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150713T200021Z
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SUMMARY:SEMINAR Maximizing Your Benefit Auction
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Greater Giving and Red Apple Auctions\nMaking Everything Count\nHow can you reduce your fundraising stress while maximizing auction returns? This seminar will teach you how to get the right donors to attend your auction\, avoid operational pitfalls\, and streamline processes for maximum results. You’ll also learn how to make your event night and program run smoothly through best-practice technology planning. In this seminar\, we will share the tips\, tricks\, and strategies learned at hundreds of benefit auctions. You’ll get the best practices compiled from the experience of thousands of Greater Giving Clients. You’ll also get some new approaches to help your organization and mission stand out\, so you can take advantage of emerging fundraising opportunities. \nAt this seminar\, you will learn how to stand out and thrive. \n\nHow to improve your silent auction performance (5 immediate changes you can make now)\nProcurement help\nRevenue generating ideas\nBest practice technology\nStreamline check in/out\n\nBONUS SESSION: Many organizations are looking for information about the next new thing in silent auctions: Mobile Bidding. This post-seminar session 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. If you would like to see a live demo of Greater Giving Mobile Bidding on your mobile phone\, please include a mobile phone number in the provided field for each attendee when registering. \nTuesday\, September 15\, 2015 – Washington\, DC\n9:30 am-12:30 pm (Bonus Session 12:30-1:00 pm)\nCheck-in begins 30 minutes prior to start time. \nLocation:\nAdvanced Academic Programs\, Johns Hopkins University\n1717 Massachusetts Ave NW\nWashington\, DC 20036 \nCost: $19.95\nAM beverages and lunch will be served \nPresenters: \nSherry Truhlar\, CMP\, BAS\, CAI of Red Apple Auctions – works with schools and nonprofits to guide volunteers and planners in producing profitable fundraising auctions. While many auction galas suffered losses during the recession\, most of her clients – an overwhelming 76% — achieved record-breaking events. She’s been covered or dished out auction advice on Town & Country\, The Washington Post Magazine\, AUCTIONEER and other magazines\, and been seen on TLC and E! Style television programs. Having worked with hundreds of clients\, she knows that every auction can improve\, and offers classes and products to help each one achieve new levels of success. \nKim Bauman\, Area Marketing Manager\, Greater Giving\, started using the company’s solutions as a parent volunteer for her children’s school auction in 2002. She was so impressed with the software and the company that she joined the team in 2005. Due to her commitment to area schools and nonprofits\, Kim continues to volunteer to assist at a variety of fundraising events\, honing her skills in using Greater Giving software to streamline event planning and execution and night-of-event check-in and checkout processes.
URL:https://blog.greatergiving.com/event/maximizing-your-benefit-auction/
LOCATION:Advanced Academic Programs\, Johns Hopkins University\, 1717 Massachusetts Ave NW\, Room 213\, Washington\, DC\, 20036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminar
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