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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171026T133000
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SUMMARY:All in! Fundraising Seminar with Kathy Kingston and Liz Page
DESCRIPTION:Greater Giving is excited to sponsor…All in! Fundraising Seminar\nThursday October 26\, 2017\nBoston\, MA\nIf you have seen that fundraising is flat or even down\, you are about to discover why many benefit events and auctions never reach their full philanthropic potential – UNTIL NOW. \nDouble your impact! Two top fundraising experts\, Liz Page and Kathy Kingston\, will share their insider secrets with you. Kathy Kingston\, fundraising strategist\, professional auctioneer and bestselling author who will reveal her powerful and innovative strategies from her blockbuster bestseller\, A Higher Bid. \nLiz Page\, fundraising expert and top event producer will share how to create signature experiences with unforgettable power and style to help you reach your next level of success and visibility and exceed your revenue goals. She is proud to partner with Kathy Kingston\, who will be sharing her trade secrets to fresh profit-making strategies you can immediately use to raise more money. \n\n\n\nWHAT YOU’LL LEARN \n\nLearn 3 innovative strategies to attract new donors\nDiscover how to create high profit signature events\nUnleash 4 little-known ways to turn bidders into major donors\nGet an instant live auction makeover\nCommunicate the impact of your donors’ gift\nDiscover 5 post event things you must do\nDouble (or even triple) event income in just 10 minutes\n\nYOU’LL RECEIVE \n\nThree hour interactive\, content-rich and fun seminar\nThousands of dollars of innovative proven fundraising ideas\nPersonal coaching from Kathy Kingston and Liz Page\nSigned copy of A Higher Bid book\nComplimentary refreshments\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://blog.greatergiving.com/event/fundraising-seminar-kathy-kingston-liz-page/
LOCATION:The University of Massachusetts Club\, 1 Beacon St.\, Boston\, MA\, 02108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminar
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SUMMARY:Auction 2.0 Seminar - Redding\, CA
DESCRIPTION:An in-depth fundraising auction workshop focused on maximizing your event’s existing potential \n10/24/2017 Redding\, CA \nPresented by Greater Giving\, Stellar Fundraising Auctions\, and Beth Sandefur Events \nReady to take your fundraising auction to the next level? Want to learn how raise more money without doing more work? Whether your event is in two weeks or 20\, this highly interactive workshop will provide you with proven strategies to maximize the philanthropic potential of your crowd. Learn how to fine-tune your fund-a-need for maximum effect\, enhance your existing auction lots\, streamline your registration process and more. \nSession topics will include: \n\nStrategies to refresh your silent auction\nBrainstorming ways to enhance your auction lots\nOnline & mobile bidding\nStreamlining check-in and check-out\nSeven keys to a successful fund-a-need\n\nHands on online and mobile bidding demo: \nMany organizations are looking for information about the most buzzed about trend in events: online and mobile bidding. This workshop session will include an overview of Greater Giving’s Online Bidding platform with all new features. We’ll discuss how online and mobile bidding impacts your event and discuss best practices for implementation. \nTuesday\, October 24\, 2017 – Shasta Regional Community Foundation \n8:30am Registration \n9:00am – 1:00pm \n$19.95 *includes lunch
URL:https://blog.greatergiving.com/event/auction-2-0-seminar-redding-ca/
CATEGORIES:Seminar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171012
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171014
DTSTAMP:20260403T163349
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SUMMARY:Minnesota Council for Nonprofits Annual Conference - Evolve
DESCRIPTION:Are you a Minnesota nonprofit professional attending the annual MCN conference? Be sure to stop by and visit Brad and Matt at Booth 36 in the exhibit hall! They’ll have some great giveaways and would love to talk with you more about your organization’s fundraising and how we can help streamline your work. \nIf you haven’t yet registered\, use the promo code “ALLY” by October 4th for a discounted rate of $169 – a savings of $60 or more off current rates!
URL:https://blog.greatergiving.com/event/minnesota-council-nonprofits-annual-conference-evolve/
LOCATION:Saint Paul RiverCentre\, 175 W Kellogg Blvd\, MN\, 55102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Trade Shows
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171004
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171005
DTSTAMP:20260403T163349
CREATED:20170829T212309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170829T212309Z
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SUMMARY:Nonprofit Learning Lab - Los Angeles\, CA
DESCRIPTION:We look forward to seeing you at the Nonprofit Institute on October 4\, 2017 from 9:00 am – 4:15 pm at the California Endowment Center in downtown LA.\n\n\n\nThe Nonprofit Learning Lab approaches all our trainings with an understanding that nonprofit professionals have a base of knowledge and are seeking out additional information to more effectively operate in their roles. \n\nGreater Giving team member Shannon will be on site to provide information about Greater Giving’s products and services and how we can help your organization maximize your fundraising efforts!
URL:https://blog.greatergiving.com/event/nonprofit-learning-lab-los-angeles-ca/
LOCATION:California Endowment Center\, 1000 Alameda St.\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 900012\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Trade Shows
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171003
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171005
DTSTAMP:20260403T163349
CREATED:20170602T200123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170607T194616Z
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SUMMARY:Oregon Nonprofit Tech Roundup
DESCRIPTION:From online fundraising to social media\, does your Northwest nonprofit have a successful digital strategy?\nThis is your opportunity to learn about effective strategies for creating engaging content on your website and across the web\, designing and evaluating digital campaigns with social media and email marketing\, and integrating your online efforts to maximize participation and donations. \nTechnology will continue to change and the nonprofit sector cannot afford to be left behind. This two-day conference will educate\, inspire\, and prepare nonprofit professionals to implement or advance their organizational digital strategies\, and campaigns. Attendees will participate in educational sessions and hands-on workshops\, and have the opportunity to network. \nGreater Giving is thrilled to sponsor this event right in our own backyard! We will be on-site both days to connect and learn right along side the northwest’s nonprofit leaders! \n 
URL:https://blog.greatergiving.com/event/oregon-nonprofit-tech-roundup/
LOCATION:Eliot Center\, 1226 SW Salmon St.\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Trade Shows
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170921T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170921T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163349
CREATED:20170815T175113Z
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SUMMARY:Maximizing ROI at Your Benefit Auction - Austin\, TX
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss this opportunity to learn practical strategies that will increase revenues at your next fundraising event. Join renowned Benefit Auctioneer Specialist\, Gayle Stallings of FUNauctions and Stephanie Martin of Greater Giving \nAre you looking for fresh ideas to spice up your nonprofit fundraising event? Or are you starting from scratch and want to start with the best practices for the most successful gala event? \nThis seminar will explore key themes on what your organization can do to maximize your nonprofit fundraising potential from planning to final wrap up.  Learn tips and tricks from the best benefit auctions around the country and walk away with fresh ideas to use today. \nAt this nonprofit fundraising seminar\, gain insight on: \n\nWhich part of your nonprofit fundraiser brings in the most money\nTips for drastically increasing your live auction revenue\nHow to craft your best special appeal strategy\nRevenue enhancers beyond the raffle\nStrategies to refresh your silent auction\nBest practices for check-in and check out\n\nSAVE YOUR SEAT » \nNorris Conference Center\nThursday\, September 21\nRegistration 8:30am\nSeminar 9:00am – 12:00pm
URL:https://blog.greatergiving.com/event/maximizing-roi-benefit-auction-austin-tx/
LOCATION:Norris Conference Center\, 2525 W Anderson Ln #365\, Austin\, TX\, 78757\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170919T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170919T120000
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SUMMARY:Maximizing ROI at Your Benefit Auction -San Antonio
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss this opportunity to learn practical strategies that will increase revenues at your next fundraising event. Join renowned Benefit Auctioneer Specialist\, Gayle Stallings of FUNauctions and Aimee Haworth of Greater Giving \nAre you looking for fresh ideas to spice up your nonprofit fundraising event? Or are you starting from scratch and want to start with the best practices for the most successful gala event? \nThis seminar will explore key themes on what your organization can do to maximize your nonprofit fundraising potential from planning to final wrap up.  Learn tips and tricks from the best benefit auctions around the country and walk away with fresh ideas to use today. \nAt this nonprofit fundraising seminar\, gain insight on: \n\nWhich part of your nonprofit fundraiser brings in the most money\nTips for drastically increasing your live auction revenue\nHow to craft your best special appeal strategy\nRevenue enhancers beyond the raffle\nStrategies to refresh your silent auction\nBest practices for check-in and check out\n\nSAVE YOUR SEAT » \nThe Witte Museum\nTuesday\, September 19\nRegistration 8:30am\nSeminar 9:00am – 12:00pm
URL:https://blog.greatergiving.com/event/maximizing-roi-benefit-auction-san-antonio/
LOCATION:The Witte Museum\, 3801 Broadway St.\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78209\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170914
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170916
DTSTAMP:20260403T163349
CREATED:20170731T213833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170731T213833Z
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SUMMARY:Rocky Mountain Philanthropy Institute (RMPI)
DESCRIPTION:Join us at… Rocky Mountain Philanthropy Instutute (RMPI) \nSeptember 14-15 \nBeaver Run Resort – Breckinridge\, CO \nStop by and visit with Grant & Debby! They will be demonstrating Greater Giving Online Bidding and Go Time. You’ll learn about the latest fundraising trends for 2017. We will also have Auction Planners\, giveaways and enter to win an Amazon gift card!
URL:https://blog.greatergiving.com/event/rocky-mountain-philanthropy-institute-rmpi/
LOCATION:Beaver Run Resort\, 620 Village Rd\, Breckenridge\, CO\, 80424\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Trade Shows
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170910
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170914
DTSTAMP:20260403T163349
CREATED:20170825T173221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170825T173221Z
UID:8815-1505001600-1505347199@blog.greatergiving.com
SUMMARY:Association of Zoos and Aquariums Annual Conference - Indianapolis\, IN
DESCRIPTION:Do you work for a zoo or aquarium and are attending the AZA Annual Conference in Indianapolis? Be sure to stop by and visit Heidi and Matt at Booth 742 in the exhibit hall! They’ll have some great giveaways and would love to talk with you more about your organization’s fundraising and how we can help streamline your work.
URL:https://blog.greatergiving.com/event/association-zoos-aquariums-annual-conference-indianapolis/
LOCATION:Indiana Convention Center & Lucas Oil Stadium\, 100 S. Capitol Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46225\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Trade Shows
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170908T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170908T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163349
CREATED:20170816T201519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170817T214333Z
UID:8767-1504859400-1504872000@blog.greatergiving.com
SUMMARY:Maximize Your Event with Online Bidding - Portland\, OR
DESCRIPTION:Greater Giving Online Bidding-Seamless Fundraising Online and In-room​ \nMany organizations are looking for information about the most buzzed about trend in events: going mobile. This seminar 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. You’ll also be able to demo Online Bidding on site and hear how local organizations are utilizing this fantastic tool to build on their already successful events. \nWe will cover: \n\nPre-event online bidding\nRegistering and checking in guests\nMulti-sale items using Storefront\nDigitizing Your Silent Auction\nPost-event Fire Sale\n\nFriday\, September 8th\nRegistration 8:30am\nSeminar 9:00am – 12:00pm\n  \nMcMenamins Kennedy School \n5736 NE 33rd Ave.\nPortland\, OR 97211
URL:https://blog.greatergiving.com/event/maximize-event-online-bidding-portland/
CATEGORIES:Seminar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170827
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170830
DTSTAMP:20260403T163349
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SUMMARY:Benefit Auction Summit
DESCRIPTION:Benefit Auctioneer Summit – August 27-August 29 \nJoin your peers in Cancun\, Mexico to deepen your fundraising knowledge and sharpen your skills.  Stop by the Greater Giving table and visit with Todd Smith\, our Digital Marketing Manager.  Talk to him about your challenges in helping nonprofits earn the most they can.  Pick up an Auction Planner\, enter our drawing for a $100 Amazon Gift card and bend his ear on the tools Greater Giving might offer you to help you grow your business.  We are looking for the best in fundraising partners!  Pick up an application while you are there.
URL:https://blog.greatergiving.com/event/benefit-auction-summit/
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Trade Shows
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170823T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170823T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163349
CREATED:20170628T182341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170807T164303Z
UID:8324-1503493200-1503505800@blog.greatergiving.com
SUMMARY:Seminar: Create Auction Communications that Rock - Mercer Island\, WA
DESCRIPTION:Morning Session-FULL! \nAfternoon Session-Open now! Register today! \nTurn up the volume on compelling event communication before\, during and after your fundraiser to drive giving and donor engagement throughout the year \nIn this Greater Giving seminar you’ll receive an overview of classic fundraising auction best practices with special emphasis on event marketing communication\, including: \n\nPre-event messaging – establish a clear\, consistent message to maximize communication impact\nSave the Date messaging (timing\, call to action\, set expectations)\nInvitations (timing\, call to action\, further establish expectations)\nFundraising auction catalog best practices (what must you include\, nice to have\, don’t bother)\nLive Event Marketing Communication (for activities such as silent auction\, revenue enhancers\, dessert auction\,  raffles\, live auction\, special appeal\, new activities\, nonfinancial goals\, check-out)\nPost-event communication\n\nRecap email with thanks and estimated total\nThank you letter and IRS compliance\nPress release\nAdditional communication to maintain donor contact\n\n\nGreater Giving Online Bidding How To\nQ&A\n\nProfessional fundraising auctioneer and NAA Benefit Auctioneer Specialist Nelson Jay will share his experience and expertise gained from two decades in the beverage industry to help any nonprofit make the most of its annual fundraiser. Auctioneer Nelson worked on award-winning campaigns for companies like Starbucks\, Microsoft\, XBOX and T-Mobile. Bring your most pressing challenges and leave armed with a concrete plan to rock your next fundraising event communication challenge.
URL:https://blog.greatergiving.com/event/seminar-create-auction-communications-rock-mercer-island-wa/
LOCATION:Mercer Island Community Event Center\, 8236 SE 24th St\, Mercer Island\, WA\, 98040\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170822T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170822T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163349
CREATED:20170726T170311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170726T170311Z
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SUMMARY:Seminar: Maximizing ROI at Your Benefit Auction Reno\, NV
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Atypical Consulting + Events\, KLM Auctions\, and Greater Giving \nHow do you spend your time to be sure your event is red carpet ready and finishes in the black? This seminar will focus on key strategies needed  to increase your fundraising\, turbo-charge your live auction\, and maximize your special appeal. \nAt this seminar\, 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\nBONUS SESSION: This session will cover new trends in online and mobile bidding technologies. We will discuss how to drive participation and raise more funds with minimal effort using online bidding; how online auctions can be seamlessly integrated\, and how to leverage social media to extend your fundraising reach.
URL:https://blog.greatergiving.com/event/seminar-maximizing-roi-benefit-auction-reno-nv/
LOCATION:Peppermill Resort Hotel\, 2707 South Virginia St\, Reno\, NV\, 89502\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170817
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170818
DTSTAMP:20260403T163349
CREATED:20170725T170909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171018T181322Z
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SUMMARY:AFP Fundraising Day Wisconsin 2017
DESCRIPTION:Bringing National Talent to Your Backyard! \nJoin us. Sharpen your development skills at a statewide\, daylong professional development program. Simply the best professional education value in Wisconsin! \nWhile at the conference\, be sure to stop by and visit with Heidi in the Expo Hall where she’d love to chat with you about your fundraising events. She will have auction planners\, giveaways\, and a drawing to win a $100 Amazon gift card! We look forward to a great day of education along side our great friends in Wisconsin.
URL:https://blog.greatergiving.com/event/afp-fundraising-day-wisconsin-2/
LOCATION:Country Springs Hotel and Conference Center\, 2810 Golf Rd\, Pewaukee\, WI\, 53072\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Trade Shows
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170816T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170816T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163349
CREATED:20170724T193337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170802T154617Z
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170712
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170714
DTSTAMP:20260403T163349
CREATED:20170607T180927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170702T012646Z
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SUMMARY:National Auctioneers Association Conference & Show- Booth #117/119
DESCRIPTION:All our bags are packed and we’re leaving on a jet plane.  We hope to see you at the 2017 National Auctioneers Conference & Show where we have a great set of mini seminars\, a give away and friendly faces to answer your fundraising event software questions. We are also hosting a team of amazing benefit auction seminars right in our booth\, take a look at our packed schedule: \nWednesday July 12th \n10:45 – 11:00 AM  Keith McLane\, KLM Auctions – Tips for Brand New Benefit Auctioneers \n12:00 – 12: 15 PM  Renee Jones\, National Fundraising Solutions – Getting a Grip on Mobile Bidding \n12:30 – 12:45 PM  Lynne Zink\, Lynne Zink Productions – Revamping Revenue Boosters \n2:45 – 3:00 PM  Kathy Kingston\, The Kingston Auction Company – Fund A Need: 3 New Fundraising Strategies to Turn Benefit Auction Bidders Into Loyal Nonprofit Donors \n  \nThursday July 13 \n10:45 – 11:00 AM  Bill Menish\, Menish Auction Group – An Insider’s Secrets to Guaranteed Gala Success! \n12:00 – 12:15 PM  Renee Jones\, National Fundraising Solutions – 3 Ways to get Paid as a Benefit Auctioneer \n12:30 – 12:45 PM  Darren Diess\,  Strategic Fundraising Solutions – Centerpiece Showcase \n2:30 – 2:45 PM  Darron Meares\, Meares Auction Group –  Generational Differences at Fundraising Events \n  \nView additional details and speaker bios here. \nIf you won’t be attending NAA but are interested in these sessions\, we will be streaming each one live on Facebook so be sure to follow us to check them out!
URL:https://blog.greatergiving.com/event/national-auctioneers-association-conference-show-booth-117119/
LOCATION:Hyatt Regency Columbus\, 350 N High St.\, Columbus\, OH\, 43215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Trade Shows
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170616T071500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170616T090000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163349
CREATED:20170602T194638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170602T194638Z
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SUMMARY:Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce: Not-For-Profit Program Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, June 16\, 2017 7:15 AM – 9:00 AM CST\n\n\n\nNaperville Area Chamber of Commerce\n55 S. Main St. Suite 351\nNaperville\, IL 60540\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAre you constantly trying to decipher which donation management system to use for online donations? Events? Ticket sales? Greater Giving will be on-site to share how our solutions can help meet your nonprofit’s needs. \n 
URL:https://blog.greatergiving.com/event/naperville-area-chamber-commerce-not-profit-program-breakfast/
LOCATION:Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce\, 55 S. Main St. Suite 351\, Naperville\, IL\, 60540\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170616
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170617
DTSTAMP:20260403T163349
CREATED:20170602T193139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171018T181441Z
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SUMMARY:AFP Monterey Bay Summer Fundraising Summit 2017
DESCRIPTION:Join us at… \nAFP Monterey Bay Summer Fundraising Summit \nFriday June 16th 2017 \nHyatt Regency Monterey Conference Center \nStop by and visit with Joshua! He will be demonstrating Greater Giving Online Bidding and Go Time.  You’ll learn about the latest fundraising trends for 2017. We will also have Auction Planners\, giveaways and enter to win an Amazon gift card!
URL:https://blog.greatergiving.com/event/afp-monterey-bay-summer-fundraising-summit-2/
LOCATION:Hyatt Regency Monterey Bay\, 1 Old Golf Course Rd\, Monterey\, OR\, 93940\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Trade Shows
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170615
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170617
DTSTAMP:20260403T163349
CREATED:20170509T162020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170509T162020Z
UID:7943-1497484800-1497657599@blog.greatergiving.com
SUMMARY:AFP Advancement NW Forum on Strategic Fundraising
DESCRIPTION:Join us at… \nAFP Advancement NW Forum on Strategic Fundraising \nThursday June 15th and Friday June 16th 2017 \nWashington State Convention Center – Seattle\, WA \nStop by and visit with Kim\, Stephanie\, and Halstead! They will be demonstrating Greater Giving Online Bidding and Go Time.  You’ll learn about the latest fundraising trends for 2017. We will also have Auction Planners\, giveaways and enter to win an Amazon gift card!
URL:https://blog.greatergiving.com/event/afp-advancement-nw-forum-strategic-fundraising/
LOCATION:Washington State Convention Center\, 705 Pike St\, Seattle\, WA\, 98101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Trade Shows
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170519
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170520
DTSTAMP:20260403T163349
CREATED:20170420T171238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170420T171238Z
UID:7752-1495152000-1495238399@blog.greatergiving.com
SUMMARY:AFP DFW Philanthropy in Action Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join us at… \nAFP DFW Philanthropy in Action Conference! \nFriday May 19\, 2017 \nIrving Convention Center – Irving\, TX \nStop by and visit with Gretchen\, Aimee\, and Joshua! They will be demonstrating Greater Giving Online Bidding and Go Time.  You’ll learn about the latest fundraising trends for 2017. We will also have Auction Planners\, giveaways and enter to win an Amazon gift card! \nAlso be sure to join in our session: Crazy Important! PCI and protecting your donor’s data. Gretchen and Joshua will be speaking about- \n\nPCI compliance (Payment Card Industry)\nProtecting donor data\nDo’s and Don’ts of data compliance\nBest Practices on what to collect and when
URL:https://blog.greatergiving.com/event/afp-dfw-philanthropy-action-conference/
LOCATION:Irving Convention Center\, 500 West Las Colinas Boulevard\, Irving\, TX\, 75039\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Trade Shows
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170509
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170510
DTSTAMP:20260403T163349
CREATED:20170424T204314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170424T204405Z
UID:7791-1494288000-1494374399@blog.greatergiving.com
SUMMARY:AFP Genesee Valley Regional Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join us at… \nAFP Genesee Valley \nTuesday May 9\, 2017 \nHoliday Inn-Downtown Rochester \nStop by and visit with John! He will be demonstrating Greater Giving Online Bidding and Go Time.  You’ll learn about the latest fundraising trends for 2017. We will also have Auction Planners\, giveaways and enter to win an Amazon gift card! \n 
URL:https://blog.greatergiving.com/event/afp-genesee-valley-regional-conference/
LOCATION:Holiday Inn – Downtown Rochester\, 70 State St.\, Rochester\, NY\, 14614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Trade Shows
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170507
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170510
DTSTAMP:20260403T163349
CREATED:20170411T205142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170411T205142Z
UID:7706-1494115200-1494374399@blog.greatergiving.com
SUMMARY:Texas Auctioneers Association
DESCRIPTION:Texas Auctioneers\, you don’t want to miss TAA’s 60th Anniversary Annual Convention! \nGreater Giving’s staff members will be on hand to discuss how Greater Giving can support your business with our partner program and solutions to streamline your clients events\, helping both of you to raise more money! Be sure and stop by our table to speak with Debby Roth-Bush\, Gretchen Carter or Aimee Haworth. \nEnter our drawing for a $100 Amazon Gift Card and pick up a tasty treat from Goodman Sweets. We’ll have Auction Planners and more on hand! \nFor more info and to register visit: https://texasauctioneers.org/2017-convention/
URL:https://blog.greatergiving.com/event/texas-auctioneers-association/
LOCATION:Embassy Suites Frisco\, 7600 John Q Hammons Dr\, Frisco\, TX\, 75034\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Trade Shows
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170504T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170504T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163349
CREATED:20170413T152317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170413T152317Z
UID:7704-1493890200-1493904600@blog.greatergiving.com
SUMMARY:Taking Your Event from Good to Great - Oklahoma
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Jon Bridenbaugh\, Streamline Support and Gretchen Carter\, Greater Giving \nTaking your event from Good to Great—Best Practices for Fundraising Auctions \nAre you looking for fresh ideas to up your fundraising event?  Or are you starting from scratch and want to start with the best practices for the most successful event? \nThis seminar will explore key themes on what your organization can do to maximize your fundraising potential from planning to final wrap up.  Learn tips and tricks from the best auctions around the country and walk away with fresh ideas to use today. \nAt the seminar gain insight on: \n\nStrategies to refresh your silent and live auctions\nRevenue enhancers beyond the raffle\nEvent Set Up and Timing\nFast and efficient Check in and Check out\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. \nAlso\, hear about how Greater Giving’s products and services can support and streamline your fundraising efforts\, creating a sense of fundraising calm you’ve never had before! Greater Giving has been supporting nonprofit and school fundraisers since 2002\, giving our company 14 years of thought leadership. With well over 50\,000 events hosted utilizing Greater Giving’s technologies\, our 8\,000 clients across the country agree-our solutions save their organization time and money when planning and executing a fundraising event. \nLearn more about the seminar presenters here.
URL:https://blog.greatergiving.com/event/taking-event-good-great-oklahoma/
LOCATION:Edmond Library\, 10 S. Blvd.\, Edmond\, OK\, 73034\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170430
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170503
DTSTAMP:20260403T163349
CREATED:20170406T155134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170406T161944Z
UID:7586-1493510400-1493769599@blog.greatergiving.com
SUMMARY:Visit us at AFP International Conference on Fundraising - Booth 729
DESCRIPTION:Are you attending the 54th International Fundraising Conference in San Francisco? \nBe sure to stop by and visit us in the Marketplace booth #729. \nOur team will be on-hand all three days of the conference to talk about your fundraising efforts and how Greater Giving can help streamline your next event. Let us scan your badge and be entered to win your choice of a Coach clutch or Coach men’s wallet! \nAlso-each day we are hosting speakers right in our booth giving 15 minute mini-presentations on improving your fundraising! View the schedule here. \nFor more information on the conference\, click here. \nWe can’t wait to seeing you in San Francisco! \n 
URL:https://blog.greatergiving.com/event/visit-us-afp-international-conference-fundraising-booth-729/
LOCATION:Moscone Center West\, 800 Howard St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Trade Shows
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170430
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170503
DTSTAMP:20260403T163349
CREATED:20170406T161819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170419T172821Z
UID:7668-1493510400-1493769599@blog.greatergiving.com
SUMMARY:AFP International Conference on Fundraising - Booth Mini-Series
DESCRIPTION:Stop by the Greater Giving booth #729 and listen in as four of our amazing fundraising experts share some of their best tools\, tips and tricks. Each session is only 15 minutes and guaranteed to engage and excite!  \nNot attending AFP International? We will also be streaming each presentation on Facebook live! Like our page and get notified when we go live. \nTake a look at our packed schedule: \nSunday\, April 30\n11:40 AM Elaine Honig\, STUDIO 4forty: The Three Guiding Principles of Event Fundraising\n12:05 PM Keith McLane\, KLM Auctions: 5 Steps to a Lucrative Fund-a-Need\n3:25 PM Keith McLane\, KLM Auctions: 5 Steps to a Lucrative Fund-a-Need \nMonday\, May 1\n11:10 AM Elaine Honig\, STUDIO 4forty: The Three Guiding Principles of Event Fundraising\n11:35 AM Beth Sandefur\, Beth Sandefur Events\, Go Beyond the Raffle\n5:00 – 6:00 PM Wine Women and Shoes Cocktail Hour: Wine and Designer Shoe Mini Cupcakes to the first 100 visitors during this hour.\nTuesday\, May 2\n12:30 PM Beth Sandefur\, Beth Sandefur Events: Sell the Cause\, Not the Party\n1:00 PM Greg Quiroga\, Stellar Fundraising Auctions: The Most Successful Lots in Fundraising \nLearn more about each session and speaker here.
URL:https://blog.greatergiving.com/event/afp-international-conference-fundraising-booth-mini-series/
LOCATION:Moscone Center West\, 800 Howard St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Trade Shows
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170412T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170412T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163349
CREATED:20170228T183653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170228T183931Z
UID:7242-1491994800-1491998400@blog.greatergiving.com
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/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170406T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170406T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163349
CREATED:20170306T214046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170307T223312Z
UID:7305-1491469200-1491483600@blog.greatergiving.com
SUMMARY:Taking Your Event from Good to Great - Irving\, TX
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Jon Bridenbaugh\, Streamline Support and Gretchen Carter\, Greater Giving \nTaking your event from Good to Great—Best Practices for Fundraising Auctions \nAre you looking for fresh ideas to up your fundraising event?  Or are you starting from scratch and want to start with the best practices for the most successful event? \nThis seminar will explore key themes on what your organization can do to maximize your fundraising potential from planning to final wrap up.  Learn tips and tricks from the best auctions around the country and walk away with fresh ideas to use today. \nAt the seminar gain insight on: \n\nStrategies to refresh your silent and live auctions\nRevenue enhancers beyond the raffle\nEvent Set Up and Timing\nFast and efficient Check in and Check out\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. \nAlso\, hear about how Greater Giving’s products and services can support and streamline your fundraising efforts\, creating a sense of fundraising calm you’ve never had before! Greater Giving has been supporting nonprofit and school fundraisers since 2002\, giving our company 14 years of thought leadership. With well over 50\,000 events hosted utilizing Greater Giving’s technologies\, our 8\,000 clients across the country agree-our solutions save their organization time and money when planning and executing a fundraising event. \nLearn more about the seminar presenters here.
URL:https://blog.greatergiving.com/event/taking-event-good-great-irving-tx/
LOCATION:Hilton Garden Inn – Las Colinas\, 7516 Las Colinas Blvd\, Irving\, TX\, 75063\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170404T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170404T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163349
CREATED:20170306T213642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170308T160724Z
UID:6997-1491312600-1491323400@blog.greatergiving.com
SUMMARY:Maximizing ROI at Your Benefit Auction - Kansas City
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Trisha Brauer\, Taking Bids Benefit Auctions and Gretchen Carter\, Greater Giving \nAre you looking for fresh ideas to up your fundraising event?  Or are you starting from scratch and want to start with the best practices for the most successful event? \nThis seminar will explore key themes on what your organization can do to maximize your fundraising potential from planning to final wrap up.  Learn tips and tricks from the best auctions around the country and walk away with fresh ideas to use today. \nAt this seminar gain insight on: \n\n              Which part of your fundraiser brings in the most money\n              Tips for drastically increasing your live auction revenue\n              How to craft your best special appeal strategy\n              Revenue enhancers beyond the raffle\n              Strategies to refresh your silent auction\n              Best practices for check in and check out\n\nAlso! Hands-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. \nLearn more about your presenters here. \nThank you to our seminar host\, Shawnee Mission Medical Center Foundation!
URL:https://blog.greatergiving.com/event/maximizing-roi-benefit-auction-kansas-city/
LOCATION:Shawnee Mission Medical Center\, 9100 West 74th St. \, Shawnee Mission\, KS\, 66204\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170323
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170326
DTSTAMP:20260403T163349
CREATED:20170221T181748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170221T181748Z
UID:6992-1490227200-1490486399@blog.greatergiving.com
SUMMARY:Nonprofit Technology Conference - Washington\, DC
DESCRIPTION:Join us at… \nNonprofit Technology Conference (NTC!) \nThursday March 23-Saturday March 25 2017 \nMarriott Wardman Park – Washington\, DC \nStop by and visit with Tracey and Joshua at the #17NTC! They will be in booth #713 handing out treats from The Capital Candy Jar\, demonstrating Greater Giving Online Bidding and Go Time.  You’ll learn about the latest fundraising trends for 2017. We will also have Auction Planners\, giveaways and enter to win an Amazon Echo! \nThis is a can’t miss nonprofit conference all about tech! \n  \n\n 
URL:https://blog.greatergiving.com/event/nonprofit-technology-conference-washington-dc/
LOCATION:Marriott Wardman Park\,  2660 Woodley NW\, Washington\, DC\, DC\, 20008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Trade Shows
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170322T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170322T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163349
CREATED:20170228T175159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170228T175159Z
UID:7146-1490182200-1490194800@blog.greatergiving.com
SUMMARY:Greater Giving U - Washington\, DC
DESCRIPTION:Are you a current Greater Giving client in the Washington\, DC metro area interested in finding out best practices from our experts? We have three team members on the ground planning a two hour in depth look at making the most of your Greater Giving account. \nWe’ll cover: \n\nBuilding a show stopping project website\nGreater Giving on event night\nTop 5 things you didn’t know about GG!\nOther training resources\nOpen Q&A\n\n  \nRegister for this session if you are a current Greater Giving Client and please bring your own device to access your Greater Giving Online account during the training. \n\n11:30-12:00 – Check in\n12:00-1:00 – Networking Lunch\n1:00-3:00 – Greater Giving U\n\nCost: $19.95 \nIncludes beverages and lunch
URL:https://blog.greatergiving.com/event/greater-giving-u-washington-dc/
LOCATION:Share Space DC/Mulebone DC\, 2121 14th St\, NW\, Washington \, DC\, 20009\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminar
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