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SUMMARY:Webinar-Focusing on What’s Important: The Secret to Maximizing your Benefit Auction
DESCRIPTION:Focusing on What’s Important: The Secret to Maximizing your Benefit Auction\nHave you ever watched a novice swimmer in a freestyle race?   Her desire to win is tremendous. Hundreds of calories expended. Splashing everywhere!  But she’s not moving very fast through the water.  Meanwhile\, the swimmer in the lane next to her doesn’t look like she’s working very hard but glides across the pool with far less effort. \nDoes your benefit auction effort feel more splash than cash?  Or at the very least\, like it could be so much more efficient and effective? This webinar will focus on key strategies needed to increase your fundraising\, turbo-charge your live auction\, maximize your special appeal\, and focus on what’s IMPORTANT\, instead of what feels URGENT. \nDuring this webinar\, you will learn best practices for: \n\nWhich part of your fundraiser brings in the most money\nTips for drastically increasing your live auction revenue\nHow to craft your best special appeal strategy\nHow to tell your story to maximize impact\nTools to get you on track and ahead of the curve\n\nJust a few elements virtually always comprise the lion’s share of benefit auction revenues.  Let us share what we’ve learned over 2\,000 auctions! \n  \nLive Webinar – Wednesday\, July 18th\, 2018\n11:00 am – 12:00 pm Pacific\n*Can’t attend live? Register anyway and receive the recording after the webinar!\nYour Presenter:\nKeith McLane\, BAS\, KLM Auctions\nKeith L. McLane\, BAS\, is one of the country’s preeminent fundraising auctioneers\, special appeal/fund-a-need experts\, and event-based fundraising educators. Since 1995\, he has specialized in organizing and conducting charity and fundraising auctions for schools\, charitable organizations\, and nonprofit groups from Honolulu to New York City.  Never the shy one\, Keith has become well-known for his fun and entertaining auctioneering style that frequently takes him out from behind the podium and deep into the audience!  Keith holds an MBA from The UCLA Anderson School of Management and is a graduate of the world-famous Missouri Auction School\, which Newsweek magazine dubs “The Harvard of Auctioneering.”  He is also one of only a small number of auctioneers in the country–and only 20 auctioneers in California–to have achieved the National Auctioneers Association’s prestigious Benefit Auction Specialist (BAS) designation.
URL:https://blog.greatergiving.com/event/webinar-focusing-on-whats-important-the-secret-to-maximizing-your-benefit-auction/
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Generational Differences at Fundraising Events
DESCRIPTION:Generational Differences at Fundraising Events\nFundraising events are changing rapidly\, both with technology and the differences between all the generations’ communication styles. Darron will discuss the various generations\, their differences and share important tips to consider when planning your fundraising event. \nDarron will cover: \n\nWhat are the generations?\nWhat do the generations value?\nCommunicating with the generations\nAuction Procedures – live\, silent and fund-a-need\nAnd more\n\nLive Webinar – Wednesday\, May 16th\, 2018 \n11:00 am – 12:00 pm Pacific \n*Can’t attend live? Register anyway and receive the recording after the webinar! \nYour Presenter:\nDarron Meres\, MBA\, CAI\, MPPA\, BAS\, Bowtie Benefit Auctions\nDarron Meares is a licensed professional fundraising auctioneer in South Carolina\, North Carolina\, Georgia\, Indiana and Florida.  He currently serves as a member of the Education Institute of the National Auctioneers Association (NAA) and previously served a three-year term on the NAA Board of Directors. In addition\, he is a past president of the South Carolina Auctioneers Association and is the 2013-14 South Carolina Bid Calling Grand Champion.  He was inducted into the South Carolina Auctioneer Association Hall of Fame in 2018. \nMeares is a sought-after public speaker and a professional member of the National Speakers Association. In addition\, he is an instructor at the Southeastern School of Auctioneering and the Certified Auctioneers Institute (CAI) at Indiana University in Bloomington\, Indiana.
URL:https://blog.greatergiving.com/event/webinar-generational-differences-at-fundraising-events/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180307T110000
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SUMMARY:Leveraging Technology\, Consulting & Entertainment for your Golf Tournament-Webinar
DESCRIPTION:*This webinar has passed. However\, you can view the recording of the session on-demand. \nOver the past 19 years\, Great Golf Events has assisted their charity clients in achieving their financial goals. Collaborating with each of their clients\, they leverage the latest technologies\, entertainment\, and protocols that best fit each unique event – the ultimate goal being to maximize profits and enhance both the player and sponsor experience.  \nOn this webinar\, find out how your tournament can: \n\nBuild a strategic plan to raise more \nStreamline golfer arrival \nBundle tournament add-ons\nAdd-in top tournament revenue generators\nAnd much more\n\nLive Webinar – Wednesday\, March 7th\, 2018 \n11:00 am – 12:00 pm Pacific \n*Can’t attend live? Register anyway and receive the recording after the webinar! \nYour Presenter:\nRoger Caldwell\, Owner & Founder\, Great Golf Events\nHaving conducted over 900 golf events with both national and international organizations\, Roger Caldwell is the ultimate golf pro and trick-shot entertainer. His company\, Great Golf Events was founded in 1998. Their core services provide a single-vendor resource to facilitate all the marketing\, administration and logistical tasks associated with a golf tournament. Great Golf Events has been associated with generating over $5 Million of additional profits for their clients. Roger is a certified gold event consultant\, a graduate of Grand Canyon University\, and proud father of two.
URL:https://blog.greatergiving.com/event/great-golf-events/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Rinse & Refresh\, Don't Rinse & Repeat - Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, January 17th\, 2018\n11:00 am Pacific\nPresented by Heather Frank and Sarah Obialero of STUDIO 4Forty \nAnnual events can get stagnant\, boring\, ho-hum. Keep your event fresh and captivating\, and guests will come back year after year. This webinar will give you tips and ideas to keep events interesting and updated with new graphics\, visuals\, and entertainment. \nIn this webinar\, we will cover:\n\nIdeas for updating your graphics and branding to keep it looking fresh\nCreating fun\, interactive experiences that change from year to year\nKeeping your step and repeat visually interesting so pictures look fresh and you get lots of engagement on social media\nAdding entertainment and elements for guest engagement\nUpdating your music\nChanging your food and beverage offerings\nAdapting revenue-generating programs like raffles\, sponsorships\, and auction opportunities\nRefreshing your VIP guest experience\n\nCan’t make the live version? Register anyway and we’ll send you the recording!
URL:https://blog.greatergiving.com/event/rinse-refresh-dont-rinse-repeat-webinar/
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SUMMARY:It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Auction Profits - Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Learn practical tips to describe\, display\, promote and sell auction packages more effectively.\nStep 1: Procure “WOW” worthy auction packages. Step 2: Put each item’s best foot forward.\nThe holidays are the busiest shopping time of year. How do stores attract throngs of customers? By advertising good deals\, offering must-have items and creating a smooth shopping experience. \nJust like a brick-and-mortar retailer\, the charity auction is your organization’s “one night only” storefront. It’s critical to position every item in the very best light. \nHow can you motivate bidders to stop\, look and buy? \nGreater Giving is teaming up with Winspire for a webinar sharing proven best practices to frame and position every auction item for success. In the free 1-hour session\, you’ll learn how to: \n\nWrite engaging auction item descriptions\nDesign promotional materials (like display sheets and live auction slides)\nCreate an online marketplace\nPromote items via email\, social media and more\nIncrease revenue with pre-event online bids\n\n…and lots more! This webinar will be chock-full of practical tips to benefit auction planning newbies and seasoned pros alike. We hope you’ll join us! \nIf you can’t make it but are still interested in the content\, register anyway and we will send a recording of the webinar after it’s over.
URL:https://blog.greatergiving.com/event/beginning-look-lot-like-auction-profits-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Marketing Your Auction Items
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Beth Sandefur\, Beth Sandefur Events and Greater Giving\nDATE: Wednesday August 16TH\, 2017\nTIME: 11:00 am Pacific\nYour auction is a centerpiece to your fundraising event and you want your guests to be excited to shop to support your cause. With all the messages we receive each day\, breaking through the clutter can be a challenge. This webinar is designed to give you tips & ideas for how to create great auction content and how to market it to your bidders at every step of the event process. \nIn this webinar\, we will cover: \n\nIdeas for packaging donations into lots designed to sell\nWriting auction descriptions adaptable to multiple formats\nPre-event marketing campaigns for email & social media\nHow to create compelling – and complimentary! – print & digital collateral\nDisplay ideas to showcase items in your event space\n\nAbout the speaker\, Beth Sandefur: \nBeth is a seasoned event planner with a strong background in development and hands on experience with theatrical production. Beth specializes in logistics and execution of gala fundraisers and auctions for non-profits and has worked with budgets and fundraising goals that range from the tens of thousands to well over a million dollars. As a planner\, she believes in working with clients to find the inefficiencies and redundancies in their systems to create a streamlined approach\, keeping the organizational mission in the forefront\, while still throwing a great party. She also works as a consultant to help clients integrate their annual fundraising event into year-round donor development through auction data collection & analysis as well as creating comprehensive sponsorship proposal strategies.
URL:https://blog.greatergiving.com/event/webinar-marketing-auction-items/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170412T110000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: The Seven Keys to a Successful Fund-A-Need
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Greg Quiroga\, Stellar Fundraising Auctions \nFine-tune your fund-a-need to help raise more in your next appeal! \nA successful fund-a-need has the ability to bring a crowd of people together in support of your cause and create the emotional high-point of the evening. The fund-a-need is usually the single most profitable element of a fundraising auction\, often out-performing the rest of the auction as a whole. This webinar will cover the seven essential elements to a successful fund-a-need\, including: \n\nIdentifying a potentially successful need within your organization\nSetting realistic goals for your fund-a-need\nThe pre-event donor development that ensures success\nHow to tie what you need to individual donors\nCreating a sense of urgency for your need\nAnd marketing your appeal\n\nGive your fund-a-need the importance and planning it deserves! Start focusing on it today.
URL:https://blog.greatergiving.com/event/webinar-seven-keys-successful-fund-need/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170308T100000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Maximizing the Potential of Your Live Auction Items
DESCRIPTION:For many event night guests\, the Live Auction is the perfect opportunity to connect donating to your cause with the thrill of winning a unique auction package. So how can your organization capitalize on audience engagement\, competitive bidding\, and once-in-a-lifetime experiences? \nJoin Tracey Lorts of Greater Giving and Ian Lauth of Winspire as they share their expertise from years spent helping nonprofit organizations raise more than ever before. \nIn this webinar\, they will cover… \n\nTop 5 Procurement Tips\nTracking items and packages\nUnderwriting Auction Items\nLive Auction Order\nTop Packages of 2017\n\nWho should attend? Anybody associated with a fundraising auction who wants to achieve record-breaking results at their next event and develop a foundation for successful events for years to come. \nCan’t make it? Register anyway and we’ll send you a recording of the webinar shortly after it’s over! \nInterested in reserving a great No-Risk Travel Package for your next event? Take a look and reserve today!
URL:https://blog.greatergiving.com/event/webinar-maximizing-potential-live-auction-items/
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Building Future Major Donors
DESCRIPTION:Many nonprofits across the country have begun to harness the power of the Millennial donor. In fact\, quite a few have built a specific plan to facilitate a deeper relationship with their newest donor demographic. Wondering how your organization can begin down this path? Join us to find out! \nIn this webinar\, we will cover: \n\nBuilding the framework: recruiting\, retaining\, and mentoring\nTurning young volunteers into long-term donors and leaders\nGoal setting and accountability\nStarting alternative fundraising events: appealing to younger donors\n\nDoes your organization have their own story\, tip or trick on how to harness this donor demographic? Share it with us today! Email marketing@greatergiving.com
URL:https://blog.greatergiving.com/event/webinar-building-future-major-donors/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20161117T130000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Exclusive for Wisconsin and Indiana
DESCRIPTION:Are you a nonprofit or school in Wisconsin or Indiana interested in learning more about building return on investment for your event sponsors? Join your Area Marketing Manager\, Heidi Nightingale\, for a free webinar just for our friends in the mid-west. \nTune into Creating Top ROI for Your Sponsors and get expert advice on: \n\nRecruiting and developing sponsors\nCreating tangible and intangible benefits\nSponsor activations\n\nThursday November 17th \n1:00 PM Central
URL:https://blog.greatergiving.com/event/webinar-exclusive-wisconsin-indiana/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160211T110000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Procure buzzworthy travel packages in 2016
DESCRIPTION:Travel is the number one selling charity auction item in the country\, but it can also be the most difficult package to procure.  Most charity fundraisers are not complete without a dazzling live and silent auction to delight donors and maximize revenue. However\, those who have worked to procure auction packages know how difficult and time-intensive it can be to find enough quality items. This is where no-risk travel packages come into play. These packages have become a popular fundraising tool\, allowing fundraisers the ability to place unique and exclusive vacation packages in their auction\, while guaranteeing a return on investment. \nJoin Lauth with Winspire and Tracey Lorts of Greater Giving for this exciting webinar discussing how your organization can best utilize no-risk travel in your fundraising events based on the experiences of over 20\,000 successful fundraising events that have used no-risk travel packages. \nIn this webinar\, we will cover: \n\n3 reasons travel performs well in auctions\n5 key strategies to consider when using no-risk travel\nHow one nonprofit used no-risk travel in their recent auction\n\nBy making the most of no-risk travel\, you and your organization can save time\, identify major donors\, and raise more at your next auction. \nRegister now for this webinar on Thursday February 11th! https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4085000529251976706 \nIf you’re interested in learning more about Winspire’s no-risk travel packages\, browse them here: http://greatergiving.experiencecharity.com/
URL:https://blog.greatergiving.com/event/utilizing-no-risk-travel-in-your-auction/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150924T110000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Get People to Click Donate on Your Website
DESCRIPTION:Have you been frustrated with trying to raise money online? \nHave you tried emailing people to get them to give\, with few results? \nHow can you get people to click donate on your website? In this webinar\, you’ll learn how to get this done. \nWith this webinar you’ll be able to start to get donations on your nonprofit website. You’ll be able to take your donors up the ladder of engagement\, you’ll be able to prove to them that you are trustworthy\, and that your mission truly makes a difference. \nYou’ll learn what your donors want the most. You’ll also learn how to get more donors to sign up for your email newsletter using social media AND on your website\, and\, finally\, the right words to help people open your emails and get on with donating to your cause! \nYou Will Learn: \nSteps 1-5 in the ladder of engagement\nHow to collect emails with social media\nWhat kind of images help people give to your cause\n3 ways to collect addresses on your website\n4 ways to use social proof to help people donate\n22 Key words to make donors open your emails\n5 Key Survey questions to help you reach your donors\nStupendous donate pages: How to get people to go through your donate page and buy \nPresented by Greater Giving Partner Mazarine Treyz http://wildwomanfundraising.com/
URL:https://blog.greatergiving.com/event/webinar-get-people-to-click-donate-on-your-website/
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