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SUMMARY:Webinar- Virtual Gala 2.0: Taking Virtual Galas to the Next Level in 2021 with Stellar Fundraising Auctions
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Gala 2.0: Taking Virtual Galas to the Next Level in 2021\nSPECIAL GUEST: Greg Quiroga\, Stellar Fundraising Auctions \nLearn best practices for conducting a virtual gala in 2021. Whether you did a virtual gala this past year or will be conducting your first virtual gala in 2021\, come learn proven techniques for creating a virtual event that will engage and entertain your crowd. \nWe saw the rise of the virtual gala as the primary means of conducting fundraising auctions and fund-a-needs in 2020\, and spent the last year inventing\, developing and fine-tuning best practices. Learn when you should open your live auction for bidding\, how long you should leave open your fund-a-need\, where you should place your fund-a-need\, how much of your event needs to be live and more. \nLive Webinar – Wednesday\, January 13th\, 2021\n2:00 pm-3:00 pm Eastern / 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Pacific\n*Can’t attend live? Register anyway and receive the recording after the webinar!\nYour Presenter:\nGreg Quiroga\, Stellar Fundraising Auctions\nGreg Quiroga is the San Francisco Bay Area’s premier fundraising auctioneer and has been conducting fundraising auctions for non-profit organizations across the United States since 2004. In a normal year\, he works with over 50 non-profits\, schools\, foundations\, arts organizations\, and charities to help raise over $15 million. \nWith the outbreak of Covid-19 and the advent of social distancing protocols that shut down in-person event fundraising\, Greg shifted his focus to virtual fundraising opportunities. He quickly became one of the thought leaders in the virtual event space. His bi-weekly “How to Implement a Virtual Gala” webinar series consistently attracted 100 attendees in real-time and continues to be his most popular videos online. \nGreg has conducted over 30 virtual galas since March of 2020 and helped non-profits raise over $6\,750\,000 online. His virtual events have run the gamut from low-fi self-produced webinars to high-end\, in-studio productions and have included donors from San Francisco\, Texas\, New York\, London\, Beirut\, and Hong Kong. \nThe founder of Stellar Fundraising Auctions (www.StellarSF.com)\, Greg\, and his wife live in San Francisco with their teenage son. \n \nThis Webinar is available on-demand—watch it now! \n 
URL:https://blog.greatergiving.com/event/webinar-virtual-gala-2-0-taking-virtual-galas-to-the-next-level-in-2021-with-stellar-fundraising-auctions/
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SUMMARY:Webinar: From Virtual to Hybrid-Planning into 2021 and Ahead
DESCRIPTION:From Virtual to Hybrid-Planning into 2021 and Ahead\nSPECIAL GUEST: Samantha Swaim\, Swaim Strategies \nWhat has the world of online virtual events taught us\, what do we carry into the future and how do we plan for the return of the gala? This webinar will look at some of the key findings from virtual events and help you plan your calendar. Learn how to execute a hybrid event and create a plan for managing the unknown turns ahead. \nLive Webinar – Wednesday\, December 2nd\, 2020\n2:00 pm-3:00 pm Eastern / 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Pacific\n*Can’t attend live? Register anyway and receive the recording after the webinar!\nYour Presenter:\nSamantha Swaim\, Swaim Strategies\nSamantha Swaim has more than 20 years of event planning and fundraising expertise. She founded Swaim Strategies\, a fundraising event consultancy\, in 2004\, working internationally with nonprofit organizations to produce impactful events that move missions forward. Samantha is the co-author of “Planning a Successful Major Donor Event” and the founder of the annual Elevate fundraising event conference. She travels internationally to teach nonprofit professionals the tools they need to elevate their impact through events. \n\n \nThis Webinar is available on-demand—watch it now! 
URL:https://blog.greatergiving.com/event/webinar-from-virtual-to-hybrid-planning-into-2021-and-ahead/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201201
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SUMMARY:#GivingTuesday and Year-End Giving
DESCRIPTION:  \n\nSubmit your GivingTuesday or Year-End Giving donation page that is built using Greater Giving Online Payments and our team will share it on our social media channels. Just tag @GreaterGiving and use the #GivingTuesday or #YearEndGiving hashtags! You can also submit your page through this form for our team to share out. \nOption 1: #GivingTuesday – Use our pre-built #GivingTuesday template or create your own within Greater Giving. \nOption 2: Year-End Giving Campaign – Use our pre-built Year-End giving themed campaign template or create your own within Greater Giving. \nHelp us\, help you promote your donation page! \nThis year has been harder than normal for our nonprofit clients across the country. Greater Giving is here to help you promote your #GivingTuesday or Year-End donation page. \nFor more information visit our Giving Tuesday page. \n 
URL:https://blog.greatergiving.com/event/givingtuesday-and-year-end-giving/
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SUMMARY:Webinar-Raise Six Figures with The Fearless and Joyful ASK
DESCRIPTION:Raise Six Figures with The Fearless and Joyful ASK –For expert fundraisers who love what they do but hate to ASK!\nSPECIAL GUEST: Dee Dee Kiesow\, Award-winning Fundraiser and founder of The Six Figure ASK Formula \nAre you tired of asking the same people for money? Are you sometimes hesitant\, nervous\, or afraid to be the asker? Do you just not know when and what to ask for? Join Dee Dee Kiesow and discover your power within to change your world by unleashing the ASKER within. Maximize your Minutes with a new amazing YOU. \nIn this action-packed session\, you’ll learn:\n• Simple no-cost things you can do instantly to double or triple your fundraising efforts\n• Six proven steps to the ASK\n• The secret to inspiring someone to give now…without asking for money.\n• And most important\, how to inspire joyful givers to bring awareness and wealth to what you care about. \nIt is a disservice to let interested donors walk away without the opportunity to partner with you to serve humankind in a way to bring joy to all parties. \nLive Webinar – Wednesday\, October 14th\, 2020\n2:00 pm-3:00 pm Eastern / 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Pacific\n*Can’t attend live? Register anyway and receive the recording after the webinar!\nYour Presenter:\nDeeDee Kiesow\, Six Figure Fundraising\nAfter 25 years of award-winning fundraising and millions raised in the non-profit sector\, Dee Dee was raced with meeting the demand of numerous charities needing her help in event fundraising. Many clients had doubled their event fundraising – others saw paydays up to 600% over goal with her unique system and demand was growing. She founded Benevent – Six-Figure Fundraising. \nHer mission: To teach non-profit leaders how to raise maximum dollars per minute at events while engaging long term donor partnerships. \nIn a few short years\, this former for-profit business owner\, non-profit founder\, executive director\, community organizer and major gifts officer had raised millions more using a combination of her strategies and asking skills. She has appeared nationwide in both USA Today and The Business Journal bringing her proven Silicon Valley Business approach to modern fundraising. She is a speaker and instructor for The National Auctioneers Association and has served as a board member and Master Level Instructor for The Association of Fundraising Professionals. Her unique system is changing fundraising in the US and Europe. As six-figure fundraising client Maria Nicolocoudis put it\, “After 20 years working with event planners\, Dee Dee is everything in one. “ \n\n \nThis Webinar is available on-demand—watch it now! 
URL:https://blog.greatergiving.com/event/webinar-raise-six-figures-with-the-fearless-and-joyful-ask/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200916T110000
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SUMMARY:Webinar- Event 180°:  Renovate your event with these 7 trend-worthy ideas
DESCRIPTION: \nEvent 180°: Renovate your event with these 7 trend-worthy ideas\nEach December after the books are closed on nearly 100 events in 20 states\, a master document is created to record the best and brightest ideas used at cutting-edge galas. As someone who works on stage at these events\, I find myself spending Saturday nights at the most trendsetting fundraisers imaginable – the events every other nonprofit in town seeks to copy. In this session\, you’ll get the skinny on the 7 most original ideas I’ve witnessed when it comes to auctions\, mission-driven messaging\, and/or fund a needs. \nLive Webinar – Wednesday\, September 16th\, 2020\n2:00 pm-3:00 pm Eastern / 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Pacific\n*Can’t attend live? Register anyway and receive the recording after the webinar!\nYour Presenter:\nSherry Truhlar\, Red Apple Auctions\nSherry Truhlar is President of Red Apple Auctions\, an auction firm focused on nonprofit galas. Since 2005\, she’s been a cheeky auctioneer onstage\, and a trusted resource offstage for those seeking to improve the profitability of their fundraising gala. You might have seen her onstage working an auction\, heard her speak at an AFP regional events (Planet Philanthropy or Bridge Conference) or read her insights in The NonProfit Times\, Florida’s Sun Sentinel\, Town & Country\, The Washington Post Magazine\, Missouri Meetings & Events\, Vineyard Gazette\, or many of the other papers who have quoted her advice. Though based in the Washington\, D.C. area\, she maintains her bliss by sidestepping the political scene. \n\n
URL:https://blog.greatergiving.com/event/webinar-event-180-renovate-your-event-with-these-7-trend-worthy-ideas/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200911
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SUMMARY:Rocky Mountain Philanthropy Institute-Virtual Conference
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\nRMPI is the best way to get the professional toolkit you need to be a change-maker in today’s world.\n\n\n\nGreater 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!
URL:https://blog.greatergiving.com/event/rocky-mountain-philanthropy-institute-virtual-conference/
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Trade Shows
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200825
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200828
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SUMMARY:Thought Leadership Virtual Summit
DESCRIPTION:Thought Leadership Summit 2020\nPresented by Artisan Auctions\n\nWe’re going virtual!\nConnecting remarkable fundraisers to collaborate\, learn\, and become inspired.\nAugust 25th-27th\, 2020 \nThe 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. \nThe 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.  \nInterested? Watch this 2-minute video to learn more…\n\nReasons to Attend\n Make connections with like-minded professionals\n A small\, intimate setting with key Greater Giving stakeholders\n Engaging roundtable discussions on the future direction of fundraising\n In-depth discussions on how Greater Giving can better meet your needs
URL:https://blog.greatergiving.com/event/thought-leadership-summit-portland-or/
LOCATION:OR\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200812
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SUMMARY:Elevate: A Conference for Fundraising Events
DESCRIPTION:Greater Giving is excited to sponsor this conference! Join us in August.\nElevate 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. \nConference 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. \nAdditionally\, 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.
URL:https://blog.greatergiving.com/event/elevate-a-conference-for-fundraising-events/
CATEGORIES:Seminar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200714
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200717
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SUMMARY:Virtual 71st International Auctioneers Conference & Show
DESCRIPTION: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. \nGreater 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. \nJuly 14 – Brian Lehman of The AV Department will be speaking on “Virtual Fundraising: Instilling Confidence in the End User” and answering your technical questions. \nJuly 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. \nJuly 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. \nRegister for the Conference at https://auctioneers.org/CS2020/Registration/register-for-conference/CS2020/Registration/register-for-conference.aspx?hkey=1034161b-ecb8-4ec2-9510-93346832d190
URL:https://blog.greatergiving.com/event/virtual-71st-international-auctioneers-conference-show/
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Trade Shows
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200623T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200623T150000
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SUMMARY:Raising Paddles Virtual Conference
DESCRIPTION:Register today to join us for a day of learning at your desk!\n\n\n\n\nCome 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. \nWe will have lunch ($15 Uber Eats Gift Card)\, Live Entertainment\, and Prizes! \nTuesday\, June 23rd \n10:00 AM-3:00 PM Central \n9:00 AM-2:00 PM Mountain \n8:00 AM-1:00 PM Pacific \n$35 Per Person \nRegister today!
URL:https://blog.greatergiving.com/event/raising-paddles-2020-albuquerque-nm/
LOCATION:NM\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200610T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200610T120000
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SUMMARY:Webinar-Benefit Auctions in 2020. The Return to Normal or the NEW Normal? with Auction Brio\, LLC
DESCRIPTION:Benefit Auctions in 2020. The Return to Normal or the NEW Normal?\nThis Webinar is available on-demand—watch it now! \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn the abrupt & unexpected postponement\, rescheduling\, or even the cancellation of thousands of benefit auctions across the country\, what will happen when it all resumes? Will there be smaller gatherings? Will some events include a live stream auction? Will donations have to become more creative due to the loss of supporting businesses from these drastic closures & layoffs? The answer to all of these is yes\, yes\, yes. If we plan now\, the best organizations will be ready to resume. If not\, there will be great losses. This is an ideal opportunity to face what is happening now and produce fresh resolutions. \nListeners will be well prepared to replace live auction packages that may have or could be falling apart due to the loss of supporting businesses like restaurants\, chef dinners\, airline tickets\, vacation destinations\, etc. This webinar will tell listeners how to assess a situation and to become creative with ideas to generate value to their live auction. In addition\, they will learn to ease the pain of donors of the Fund-a-Need ask so those supporters can continue to provide the opportunity to those who love their cause. \nLive Webinar – Wednesday\, June 10th\, 2020\n2:00 pm-3:00 pm Eastern / 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Pacific\n*Can’t attend live? Register anyway and receive the recording after the webinar!\nYour Presenter:\nMark Schroeder CAI\, BAS\, CES of Auction brio LLC\n\nMark Schroeder CAI\, BAS\, CES is a benefit auction strategist. His San Antonio\, Texas-based benefit auction company\, Auction brio llc.\, teams with clients to share money-generating ideas that create enhanced value to auction fundraising up to a year prior to the event. Mark creatively infuses entertainment through presentation and sales celebrations at the event that engages donors and increases giving. His award-winning video production career and infused original strategies adhere the donor to the mission of the organization. In thirteen short years\, Mark has raised over $122-million dollars for non-profit clients. \nMark is one of the first 30 professional auctioneers to earn the Benefit Auctioneer (BAS) certification. Mark carries the elite CAI designation. Less than 1% of all auctioneers hold the distinguished Certified Auctioneer’s Institute (CAI) certification. \nMark spent twenty-three years as a television Sports Anchor with CBS-TV and FOX- TV networks in Cleveland\, Ohio\, and for the Fox NFL broadcasts. Nominated thirty- one times for Emmy Awards\, he has collected high honors for his production creativity and for his on-air sports anchoring\, including winning multiple Emmy Awards\, a prestigious international Telly Award\, and Sportscaster of the Year honors. Mark has earned an Emmy Award and a Telly Award as an auctioneer in a commercial spot for Sportstime Ohio.
URL:https://blog.greatergiving.com/event/webinar-benefit-auctions-in-2020-the-return-to-normal-or-the-new-normal-with-auction-brio-llc/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200520T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200520T110000
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SUMMARY:Get the Data for Virtual Events + Online Auctions
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, May 20\, 2020 | 1-2 PM EDT | 10-11 AM PDT \nGreater Giving is excited to host a panel of experts who have successfully hosted virtual fundraising events over the past few weeks. They’ve collected great data to share and some evolving expectations around upcoming fall fundraising. Let us know what you’re most curious to learn more about by registering below! \nOur Panelists: \n\n\nBeven Byrnes\, Bridges Middle School\nTaylor Gibson\, Children’s Book Bank\nBrian Harris\, The AV Department\nTracey Lorts\, Greater Giving\nSamantha Swaim\, Swaim Strategies\n\nRegistration is limited on the Zoom call. If you are unable to join\, we will also be streaming the session live to the Greater Giving Facebook page.
URL:https://blog.greatergiving.com/event/get-the-data-for-virtual-events-online-auctions/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200513T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200513T120000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: 5 Steps to a "Guest Experience on Steroids" with Shannon Mays
DESCRIPTION:This Webinar is available on-demand—watch it now! \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n5 Steps to a “Guest Experience on Steroids”\nDo you want your guests telling all of their friends what a great time they had at your event? And of course\, you want to hear them say they spent more than they intended\, but got so wrapped up in the fun they couldn’t help themselves! This webinar will bypass the obvious and go straight to the “over the top” things your committee can do to elevate the evening and guarantee a fun-filled yet mission-focused night! Want to make your live auction involve the entire room instead of just a few bidders? We’ll show you how. Your attendees will leave with their hearts filled and your committee will be smiling all the way to the bank! \nLive Webinar – Wednesday\, May 13th\, 2020\n2:00 pm-3:00 pm Eastern / 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Pacific\n*Can’t attend live? Register anyway and receive the recording after the webinar!\nYour Presenter:\nShannon Mays\, CAI\, AARE\, BAS Raising Paddles\nInternational Auctioneer Champion\, Shannon Mays\, travels the United States captivating audiences with her limitless energy\, communication skills and infectious smile. She has raised millions of dollars in the for profit and not for profit industries. With over 30 years of experience\, she brings a long list of attributes to the table. As a leader in the industry\, she is an instructor for World Wide College of Auctioneering as well as the Professional Ringmen’s Institute (PRI) and also conducts one-on-one instruction. As a consultant\, she travels coast to coast conducting seminars and educational training events for organizations as well as her peers. Shannon is among less than 5% of the nation’s auctioneers with her certification from the Certified Auctioneer’s Institute and the Benefit Auction Specialist designation that few auctioneer’s nationwide have attained. \nJust a few of her current clients include the American Heart Association\, The American Cancer Society\, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society\, private schools\, hospital/health awareness groups\, as well as women’s and children’s empowerment organizations. Her daughter\, Lauren\, is in medical school\, and her son\, Landon\, is a senior at the University of Arkansas. Shannon can be contacted online at www.shannonmays.com.
URL:https://blog.greatergiving.com/event/webinar-5-steps-to-a-guest-experience-on-steroids-with-shannon-mays/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200408T100000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Embracing the Moment – A practical guide for executing a virtual fundraising auction
DESCRIPTION:These are unprecedented times but it doesn’t mean you have to cancel your event. \nEmbrace the moment and go virtual with your auction. It sounds scary\, but it doesn’t have to be. Virtual events are not new and you are likely already working with vendors that have the expertise you need to execute a virtual auction for your organization. Much of the strategy you’ve built to fundraise for your organization stays the same\, you just have to switch tactics to move away from a live event and into the virtual world. \nThis webinar with Beth Sandefur Events will cover the following topics: \n\nWhat elements of your fundraising auction stay the same when you switch to a virtual format?\nWhat elements of your auction change?\nAdapting the pace of an auction to fit a virtual model\nKey vendors for virtual auctions\nVirtual auction solutions for every budget\nTips on how to create online engagement opportunities during a virtual auction\n\nAbout Beth Sandefur: \nBeth is a seasoned event planner with a strong background in development and hands-on experience with theatrical production. Her efforts focus on planning and execution of fundraising galas\, typically with a large auction component. 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-embracing-the-moment-a-practical-guide-for-executing-a-virtual-fundraising-auction/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200318T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200318T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162947
CREATED:20200214T172202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200214T172202Z
UID:10921-1584536400-1584543600@blog.greatergiving.com
SUMMARY:Super Fundraising Auction Seminar - Fayetteville\, NC
DESCRIPTION:Super Fundraising Auction Seminar\nReaching Your Goals with Seven Super Revenue Streams\nWednesday\, March 18\, 2020 – Fayetteville\, NC\n\nPresented by Parker Benefit Auctions\n\nLocation:\nVolta Space\n114 Otis F. Jones Parkway\nFayetteville\, NC 28301\n\n1:00 PM – 3:00 PM\n\nTaught by World Class Benefit Auction Specialists and Fundraising Consultants:\nMichael and Carol Parker of Parker Benefit Auctions\n\nDuring the seminar…\n\nLearn the secret techniques professional event fundraisers use to meet your fundraising goals\nLearn a new strategic way to plan your fundraiser\nLearn how to set Fundraising goals\nLearn how to use the 7 Super Revenue Streams to meet your goals\n\n\nEarly Bird Price through March 14th! $29.95114 Otis F. Jnorth\nRegular Price $49.95\n\nRegister Now!
URL:https://blog.greatergiving.com/event/super-fundraising-auction-seminar-fayetteville-nc/
LOCATION:Volta Space\, 114 Otis F. Jones Parkway\, Fayetteville\, NC\, 28301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200304T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200304T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162947
CREATED:20200131T201943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200212T182923Z
UID:10899-1583321400-1583328600@blog.greatergiving.com
SUMMARY:Super Fundraising Auction Seminar - Charlotte\, NC
DESCRIPTION:Super Fundraising Auction Seminar\nReaching Your Goals with Seven Super Revenue Streams\nWednesday\, March 4\, 2020 – Charlotte\, NC\n\nPresented by Parker Benefit Auctions & Star Insurance Group\n\nLocation:\nHygge CoWorking at Camp North End\n330 Camp Road\nCharlotte\, NC 28206\n\n11:30 AM – 1:30 PM\n\nTaught by World Class Benefit Auction Specialists and Fundraising Consultants:\nMichael and Carol Parker of Parker Benefit Auctions\n\nDuring the seminar…\n\nLearn the secret techniques professional event fundraisers use to meet your fundraising goals\nLearn a new strategic way to plan your fundraiser\nLearn how to set Fundraising goals\nLearn how to use the 7 Super Revenue Streams to meet your goals\n\n\nEarly Bird Price through February 28! $29.95\nRegular Price $49.95\n\nRegister Now!
URL:https://blog.greatergiving.com/event/super-fundraising-auction-seminar-charlotte-nc/
LOCATION:Hygge CoWorking at Camp North End\, 330 Camp Road\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200220T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200220T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162947
CREATED:20200130T192312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200130T192312Z
UID:10897-1582189200-1582210800@blog.greatergiving.com
SUMMARY:Raising Paddles 2020 - Chicago\, IL
DESCRIPTION:Register today to join us for a day of learning in Chicago!\n\n\n\n\nCome 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. \n  \nThursday\, February 20th \n9:00 AM-3:00 PM \n  \nMaggiano’s \nStreets of Woodfield \n1901 Woodfield Road \nSchaumburg\, IL 60173 \n  \n$50 Per Person \n  \nIncluded in your admission: Seminar\, lunch\, entertainment\, chance to win over $20k in prizes for your next event\, meet & greet with event sponsors. \nFeatured Topics: Event Planning\, Audience Development\, Board Engagement\, Revenue Enhancement\, and Donor Stewardship \n  \nRegister today!
URL:https://blog.greatergiving.com/event/raising-paddles-2020-chicago-il/
LOCATION:Maggiano’s Streets of Woodfield\, 1901 Woodfield Road\, Schaumburg\, IL\, 60173\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200219T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200219T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162947
CREATED:20200130T192044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200130T192352Z
UID:10895-1582102800-1582124400@blog.greatergiving.com
SUMMARY:Raising Paddles 2020 - St. Louis\, MO
DESCRIPTION:Register today to join us for a day of learning in St. Louis!\n\n\n\n\nCome 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. \n  \nWednesday\, February 19\, 2020 \n9:00 AM-3:00 PM \n  \nMaggiano’s \n2 The Blvd \nRichmond Heights\, MO 63117 \n  \n$50 Per Person \n  \nIncluded in your admission: Seminar\, lunch\, entertainment\, chance to win over $20k in prizes for your next event\, meet & greet with event sponsors. \nFeatured Topics: Event Planning\, Audience Development\, Board Engagement\, Revenue Enhancement\, and Donor Stewardship \n  \nRegister today!
URL:https://blog.greatergiving.com/event/raising-paddles-2020-st-louis/
LOCATION:Maggiano’s\, 2 The Blvd\, Richmond Heights\, MO\, 63117\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200215
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200218
DTSTAMP:20260403T162947
CREATED:20200127T181725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200127T181725Z
UID:10883-1581724800-1581983999@blog.greatergiving.com
SUMMARY:Illinois State Auctioneers Association Conference-Peoria\, IL
DESCRIPTION:2020 Illinois State Auctioneers Association Conference\nFeb 15-17\, 2020\nDo 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. \n 
URL:https://blog.greatergiving.com/event/illinois-state-auctioneers-association-conference-peoria-il/
LOCATION:Peoria Marriott Pere Marquette\, 501 Main Street\, Peoria\, IL\, 61602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Trade Shows
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200212T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200212T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162947
CREATED:20191008T212424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200214T172526Z
UID:10755-1581505200-1581508800@blog.greatergiving.com
SUMMARY:Webinar: The Truth About The Top 5 Auction Myths with Kilbreath Auctions
DESCRIPTION:This Webinar is available on-demand—watch it now! \nThe Truth About the Top 5 Auction Myths\nOne of the main things your auctioneer should be doing is consulting. Your auctioneer does 50\, 75\, 100 events a year – so they should be taking information from those events and helping you decide best practices for your event. 80% of what the auctioneer does should be spent before your event – making sure the plan is set for you to raise the most money possible for your organization. We know how difficult it is to plan an event\, and in this webinar\, we will debunk common auction myths. \nDuring the webinar\, Stephen will cover: \n\nDo more auction items and more guests mean more money?\nCan you predict how much money you will make at your event?\nDoes it really matter who the auctioneer is?\n\nLive Webinar – Wednesday\, February 12th\, 2020\n2:00 pm-3:00 pm Eastern / 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Pacific\n*Can’t attend live? Register anyway and receive the recording after the webinar!\n  \nYour Presenter:\nStephen Kilbreath. Kilbreath Auctions\nStephen has been a fundraising auctioneer since the early 90s\, calling hundreds of auctions and raising millions of dollars. Stephen’s sincerity\, authenticity and a terrific understanding of benefit auctions make him stand out. His style is entertaining and conversational-making it an enjoyable and memorable evening for your guests. Stephen excels at connecting and reading his audiences\, all resulting in generating the most revenue possible for his auction clients. \nHe has taught classes\, and has mentored auctioneers across the country and has earned the rare Benefit Auction Specialist designation through the National Auctioneers Association. Less than 1% of auctioneers nationally have achieved that designation! \nNot only is Stephen a top benefit auctioneer in the Northwest-his name may be familiar because of his long broadcasting career. He was on the morning radio for more than 20 years. Currently\, he can be seen on KING-5 television. \nStephen lives in Snoqualmie\, WA where he enjoys his two boys Ben (13)\, and Jack (9).
URL:https://blog.greatergiving.com/event/webinar-the-truth-about-the-top-5-auction-myths-with-kilbreath-auctions/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200130T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200130T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162947
CREATED:20200128T165850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200128T165903Z
UID:10890-1580378400-1580382000@blog.greatergiving.com
SUMMARY:What's New Webinar | Greater Giving
DESCRIPTION:Join our “What’s New Webinar” on Thurs. 1/30 10am PST to find out about the latest Greater Giving release.\nWe’re excited to share new features that will maximize your sponsorship and revenue dollars\, along with our latest market trend resources!
URL:https://blog.greatergiving.com/event/whats-new-webinar-greater-giving/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200128T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200128T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162947
CREATED:20200103T180031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200103T180031Z
UID:10853-1580209200-1580220000@blog.greatergiving.com
SUMMARY:Prosperity and Beyond: Fundraising in the "Soaring '20's"
DESCRIPTION:Register today to join us for…\n2020 Vision Event: Prosperity and Beyond\nFundraising in the “Soaring 20’s”\n\n\n\n\nJoin 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” \nYou are guaranteed to transform yourself and your nonprofit’s bottom line: \n*Marketing and strategic planning now for women controlling 2/3 of private wealth by 2029 \n*Being prepared for your windfall with the 4-Trillion Dollar transfer of wealth in the next 8 years \n*Entrepreneurial development techniques to compete in the New Social Impact Sector \n*The number one way to get instant money and long term donors \n*Interactive Mock Fundraising Event you can repeat yourself \n*Thousands of dollars of free prizes you can turn into cash.
URL:https://blog.greatergiving.com/event/prosperity-and-beyond-fundraising-in-the-soaring-20s/
LOCATION:Cinnabar Hills Golf Club\, 23600 McKean Road\, San Jose\, CA\, 95141\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200115T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200115T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162947
CREATED:20191008T212115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200210T190916Z
UID:10753-1579086000-1579089600@blog.greatergiving.com
SUMMARY:Webinar: Creating Sponsorship Partnerships that Last with Swaim Strategies
DESCRIPTION:This Webinar is available on-demand—watch it now! \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCreating Sponsorship Partnerships that Last\nSecuring sponsors for your event is imperative for your fundraising success. Getting sponsors to say ‘yes’ to your proposal is just part of the work\, however. Properly managing your relationship with your sponsors is essential. It’s the hard work that will make their experience of working with you beneficial to their organization and will help you more easily bring them on board year after year.\nCreating a system of mindful stewardship will enable you to create the passionate support your mission and work deserve. We will discuss how to engage your sponsors and invest the resources to develop lasting partnerships. \nIn this webinar\, Dwight will cover: \n\nDesign a sponsorship proposal\nProspect/map potential sponsors\nIdentify benefits to offer sponsors\nBe a good partner\nManage sponsor relations\n\nLive Webinar – Wednesday\, January 15th\, 2020\n2:00 pm-3:00 pm Eastern / 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Pacific\n*Can’t attend live? Register anyway and receive the recording after the webinar!\n  \nYour Presenter:\nDwight Adkins\, Swaim Strategies\nDwight Adkins is the sponsorship whisperer. Dwight believes that relationships are the key and the more you invest in them the richer your community will be. He has more than 25 years of experience in development\, fundraising and creating mission-centered events. He utilizes that vast expanse of knowledge to impact nonprofit clients through his work as Senior Project Manager at Swaim Strategies. He has spoken nationwide about sponsorship and the impact of a thoughtful fundraising strategy.
URL:https://blog.greatergiving.com/event/webinar-creating-sponsorship-partnerships-that-last-with-swaim-strategies/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200110
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200112
DTSTAMP:20260403T162947
CREATED:20191219T165752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191219T165752Z
UID:10842-1578614400-1578787199@blog.greatergiving.com
SUMMARY:Virginia Auctioneers Association Annual Conference - Leesburg\, VA
DESCRIPTION:2020 Virginia Auctioneers Association Annual Conference\nJanuary 10-11\, 2020 \nDo 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. \nJan 10-11 \nLandsdown Resort & Spa\n44050 Woodridge Parkway\nLeesburg VA 20176
URL:https://blog.greatergiving.com/event/virginia-auctioneers-association-annual-conference-leesburg-va/
LOCATION:Landsdown Resort & Spa\, 44050 Woodridge Parkway\, Leesburg\, VA\, 20176\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Trade Shows
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200108
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200112
DTSTAMP:20260403T162947
CREATED:20200103T000127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200103T000127Z
UID:10849-1578441600-1578787199@blog.greatergiving.com
SUMMARY:Pennsylvania Auctioneers Association Conference and Tradeshow-Harrisburg\, PA
DESCRIPTION:72nd Annual PAA Conference and Tradeshow Jan 8-11\nDo 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. \nSheraton Harrisburg-Hershey\n4650 Lindle Road\nHarrisburg PA 17111 \nRegister Here: https://paauctioneers.org/news/paa-annual-conference
URL:https://blog.greatergiving.com/event/pennsylvania-auctioneers-association-conference-and-tradeshow-harrisburg-pa/
LOCATION:Sheraton Harrisburg-Hershey\, 4650 Lindle Road\, Harrisburg\, PA\, 17111\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Trade Shows
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200102
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200106
DTSTAMP:20260403T162947
CREATED:20191210T182728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191210T182728Z
UID:10827-1577923200-1578268799@blog.greatergiving.com
SUMMARY:Colorado Auctioneers Association Annual Conference - Denver\, CO
DESCRIPTION: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. \nJanuary 3-5\nRenaissance Denver Stapleton\n3801 Quebec Street\nDenver\, CO 80207
URL:https://blog.greatergiving.com/event/colorado-auctioneers-association-annual-conference-denver-co/
LOCATION:Renaissance Stapleton Hotel\, 3801 Quebec St.\, Denver\, CO\, 80207\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Trade Shows
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191211T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191211T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162947
CREATED:20190208T173902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191212T175548Z
UID:10353-1576062000-1576065600@blog.greatergiving.com
SUMMARY:Webinar: Auction Procurement - Maximizing Your ROI on Time and Effort with DonationMatch
DESCRIPTION:Auction Procurement – Maximizing Your ROI on Time and Effort: Lessons from 50+ Auctions and 200+ Conversations with Corporate Decision-Makers\nRenee Zau knows how time-consuming auction planning can be. After serving on 50+ committees\, she founded DonationMatch–an online platform that helps nonprofits secure in-kind gifts. Hear from the expert herself as she shares tips and tricks on setting up an auction for success from the very beginning. This webinar is a deep-dive into the first stage of the process–auction item procurement. After all\, there’s no better way to generate excitement around your event than having awesome prizes up for grabs! \nIn this webinar\, Renee will cover: \n\nPrioritizing your donor outreach to save time and effort\nEngaging your board and committee to maximize results\nReaching out to non-retail companies for auction sponsorships\nCreating unique packages and auction prizes\nAnd more!\n\nWhether your event is one month or six months away\, learn how to make the most of your remaining time and surpass your fundraising goals. \nLive Webinar – Wednesday\, December 11th\, 2019\n2:00 pm-3:00 pm Eastern / 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Pacific\n*Can’t attend live? Register anyway and receive the recording after the webinar!\n  \nYour Presenter:\nRenee Zau\, Founder and CEO\, DonationMatch\n  \nRenee started serving on fundraising committees nearly 20 years ago. All too familiar with the arduous process of securing auction donations\, as well as the challenges on the giving side as a multiple-location business owner and mentor\, she decided to launch DonationMatch\, a self-service platform that streamlines how donor companies and nonprofit organizations connect. The first of its kind\, DonationMatch has facilitated in-kind contributions worth more than $40 million to date. Each year\, over 10\,000 fundraising events rely on DonationMatch for easy\, efficient donation procurement. \nA native Californian\, Renee resides in San Diego and is actively involved with several local organizations including San Diego Social Venture Partners\, Startup San Diego\, and the Parent Connection. In addition to running DonationMatch\, Renee co-hosts the podcast Events with Benefits\, serves as Outreach Director for San Diego AMA’s Cause Conference\, and is the resident cause marketing guru at Hera Hub Sorrento Valley. \n\n \nThis Webinar is available on-demand—watch it now! 
URL:https://blog.greatergiving.com/event/webinar-auction-procurement-maximizing-your-roi-on-time-and-effort-with-donation-match/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191210T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191210T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162947
CREATED:20191118T183514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191118T183514Z
UID:10807-1575964800-1575997200@blog.greatergiving.com
SUMMARY:Raising Paddles Seminar - El Paso 2019
DESCRIPTION:Register today to join us for a day of learning in El Paso!\nCome 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. \nTuesday\, December 10th\, 2019\n9:00 AM-3:00 PM\n\nDoubleTree Hotel – Sky Lounge\n600 N El Paso St.\nEl Paso\, TX 79901\n$50 Per Person\nIncluded in your admission: Seminar\, lunch\, entertainment\, chance to win over $20k in prizes for your next event\, meet & greet with event sponsors.\nFeatured Topics: Event Planning\, Audience Development\, Board Engagement\, Revenue Enhancement\, and Donor Stewardship
URL:https://blog.greatergiving.com/event/raising-paddles-seminar-el-paso-2019/
LOCATION:DoubleTree Hotel El Paso\, 600 N El Paso St\, El Paso\, TX\, 79901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191125
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191128
DTSTAMP:20260403T162947
CREATED:20191119T175249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191119T204212Z
UID:10809-1574640000-1574899199@blog.greatergiving.com
SUMMARY:AFP Congress - Toronto
DESCRIPTION: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!
URL:https://blog.greatergiving.com/event/afp-congress-toronto/
LOCATION:Metro Toronto Convention Centre\, 255 Front St. W.\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5V 2W6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Trade Shows
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191114T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191114T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162947
CREATED:20191015T193754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191015T193754Z
UID:10783-1573718400-1573750800@blog.greatergiving.com
SUMMARY:Raising Paddles Seminar - Kansas City 2019
DESCRIPTION:Register today to join us for a day of learning in Kansas City!\nCome 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. \nThursday\, November 14th\, 2019\n9:00 AM-3:00 PM\n\nIndian Hills Country Club\n6847 Tomahawk Rd.\nMission Hills\, KS 66208\n  \n$50 Per Person\nIncluded in your admission: Seminar\, lunch\, entertainment\, chance to win over $20k in prizes for your next event\, meet & greet with event sponsors.\nFeatured Topics: Event Planning\, Audience Development\, Board Engagement\, Revenue Enhancement\, and Donor Stewardship
URL:https://blog.greatergiving.com/event/raising-paddles-seminar-kansas-city-2019/
LOCATION:Indian Hills Country Club\, 6847 Tomahawk Rd.\, Mission Hills\, KS\, 66208\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminar
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