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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/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Trade Shows
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170823T130000
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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
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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:20260403T135855
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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
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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/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170712
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170714
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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
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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
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170615
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170617
DTSTAMP:20260403T135855
CREATED:20170509T162020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170509T162020Z
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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:20260403T135855
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170509
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170510
DTSTAMP:20260403T135855
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
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170507
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170510
DTSTAMP:20260403T135855
CREATED:20170411T205142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170411T205142Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170504T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170504T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135855
CREATED:20170413T152317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170413T152317Z
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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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170430
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170503
DTSTAMP:20260403T135855
CREATED:20170406T155134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170406T161944Z
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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
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170430
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170503
DTSTAMP:20260403T135855
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170412T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170412T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135855
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/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170406T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170406T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135855
CREATED:20170306T214046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170307T223312Z
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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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170404T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170404T163000
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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:20260403T135855
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170322T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170322T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135855
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170322T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170322T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135855
CREATED:20170228T175246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170228T175246Z
UID:7143-1490175000-1490187600@blog.greatergiving.com
SUMMARY:Maximizing Your Next Event - Washington\, DC
DESCRIPTION:Are you looking for fresh ideas to up your fundraising game? Or are you starting from scratch and want to get an idea of where to start? \nThis seminar will explore key themes on what your organization can do to create ways to maximize your fundraiser’s potential from front to back on event day. Learn tips and tricks from successful auctions and walk away with fresh ideas to start incorporating today. \nIn this session gain insight on: \n\nManaging volunteers\nEvent setup\nCheck in and check out\nEvent timing\n\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. \n  \nRegister for this session if you are considering purchasing Greater Giving or just want best practices and tips from our team! \n\n9:30-10:00 – Check in\n10:00-12:00 – Presentation\n12:00-1:00 – Networking Lunch\n\nCost: $19.95 \nIncludes beverages and lunch
URL:https://blog.greatergiving.com/event/maximizing-next-event-washington-dc/
LOCATION:Share Space DC/Mulebone DC\, 2121 14th St\, NW\, Washington \, DC\, 20009\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170308T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170308T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135855
CREATED:20170222T233719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170307T185555Z
UID:7026-1488967200-1488970800@blog.greatergiving.com
SUMMARY:Webinar: Maximizing the Potential of Your Live Auction Items
DESCRIPTION:For many event night guests\, the Live Auction is the perfect opportunity to connect donating to your cause with the thrill of winning a unique auction package. So how can your organization capitalize on audience engagement\, competitive bidding\, and once-in-a-lifetime experiences? \nJoin Tracey Lorts of Greater Giving and Ian Lauth of Winspire as they share their expertise from years spent helping nonprofit organizations raise more than ever before. \nIn this webinar\, they will cover… \n\nTop 5 Procurement Tips\nTracking items and packages\nUnderwriting Auction Items\nLive Auction Order\nTop Packages of 2017\n\nWho should attend? Anybody associated with a fundraising auction who wants to achieve record-breaking results at their next event and develop a foundation for successful events for years to come. \nCan’t make it? Register anyway and we’ll send you a recording of the webinar shortly after it’s over! \nInterested in reserving a great No-Risk Travel Package for your next event? Take a look and reserve today!
URL:https://blog.greatergiving.com/event/webinar-maximizing-potential-live-auction-items/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170225
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170228
DTSTAMP:20260403T135855
CREATED:20161212T210724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170214T174817Z
UID:5813-1487980800-1488239999@blog.greatergiving.com
SUMMARY:Illinois State Auctioneers Association 2017 Annual Conference & Tradeshow
DESCRIPTION:February 25 – 27\, 2017 \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 Illinois State Auctioneers Association 2017 Annual Conference. \nGreater Giving will be in Illinois to demonstrate Greater Giving Online Bidding and GoTime for fundraising events and you’ll learn about fundraising trends from 2015. We will also have Auction Planners\, Best Practices for Online Bidding Events\, giveaways and a chance to win a $100 Amazon gift card! \nStop by our table and register your cell phone to try out our mobile bidding platform!\nFor more information and to register: http://illinoisauctioneers.org/?post_type=events&p=1843 \n 
URL:https://blog.greatergiving.com/event/illinois-state-auctioneers-association-2017-annual-conference-tradeshow/
LOCATION:Decatur Conference Center and Convention Hotel\, 4191 US Highway 36 West\, Decatur\, IL\, 62522\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Trade Shows
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170208T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170208T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135855
CREATED:20170124T231937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170124T231937Z
UID:6496-1486551600-1486555200@blog.greatergiving.com
SUMMARY:Webinar: Building Future Major Donors
DESCRIPTION:Many nonprofits across the country have begun to harness the power of the Millennial donor. In fact\, quite a few have built a specific plan to facilitate a deeper relationship with their newest donor demographic. Wondering how your organization can begin down this path? Join us to find out! \nIn this webinar\, we will cover: \n\nBuilding the framework: recruiting\, retaining\, and mentoring\nTurning young volunteers into long-term donors and leaders\nGoal setting and accountability\nStarting alternative fundraising events: appealing to younger donors\n\nDoes your organization have their own story\, tip or trick on how to harness this donor demographic? Share it with us today! Email marketing@greatergiving.com
URL:https://blog.greatergiving.com/event/webinar-building-future-major-donors/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170202T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170202T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135855
CREATED:20170103T222844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170105T165516Z
UID:6051-1486024200-1486040400@blog.greatergiving.com
SUMMARY:Seminar: Maximizing ROI at Your Benefit Auction Sacramento\, CA
DESCRIPTION:Presented by 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. \nRegistration Fee: $19.95 \n*Includes lunch \n  \nPresenters: \nKeith McLane\, BAS\, KLM Auctions\, is one of the country’s preeminent fundraising auctioneers and special appeal/fund-a-need experts. Since 1995\, he has specialized in organizing and conducting charity and fundraising auctions for schools\, charitable organizations\, and nonprofit groups across the nation. Never the shy one\, Keith has become well-known for his fun and entertaining auctioneering style that frequently takes him out from behind the podium and deep into the audience! Keith holds an MBA from The UCLA Anderson School of Management and is a graduate of the world-famous Missouri Auction School\, which Newsweek magazine dubs “The Harvard of Auctioneering.” He is also one of only a small number of auctioneers in the country–and one of only twenty auctioneers in California–to have achieved the National Auctioneers Association’s Benefit Auction Specialist (BAS) designation. \nMichelle Holman\, Area Marketing Executive\, Greater Giving has worked with nonprofits and schools as a Greater Giving team member for twelve years and has attended and supported more than 250 benefit auctions. Before joining Greater Giving\, Michelle has chaired several benefit auctions\, increasing revenue at all of them. Her experience and proven expertise has been leveraged by hundreds of nonprofits and schools to maximize their event success. She has worked with some of the nation’s most highly regarded charities and auctioneers\, and loves to share her secrets for fundraising
URL:https://blog.greatergiving.com/event/seminar-maximizing-roi-benefit-auction-sacramento-ca/
LOCATION:Arden Hills Club and Spa\, 1220 Arden Hills Lane\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95864\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170113
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170116
DTSTAMP:20260403T135855
CREATED:20161212T185800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161212T185800Z
UID:5804-1484265600-1484524799@blog.greatergiving.com
SUMMARY:Ohio Auctioneers Association Conference
DESCRIPTION:2017 OAA Conference – January 13th-15th – Sheraton Suites – Cuyahoga Falls \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 Ohio Auctioneers Association Convention! \nGreater Giving’s Barry Davis will be in Ohio to demonstrate Greater Giving Mobile Bidding and GoTime for fundraising events and you’ll learn about fundraising trends from 2016. We will also have Auction Planners\, giveaways and a chance to win a $100 Amazon gift card! \nStop by our table and register your cell phone to try out our mobile bidding platform!
URL:https://blog.greatergiving.com/event/ohio-auctioneers-association-conference/
LOCATION:Sheraton Cuyahoga Falls\, 1989 Front St.\, Cuyahoga Falls\, OH\, 44221\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Trade Shows
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170113
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170116
DTSTAMP:20260403T135855
CREATED:20161212T215027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161212T215027Z
UID:5826-1484265600-1484524799@blog.greatergiving.com
SUMMARY:59th Annual Virginia Auctioneers Association Convention
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 the Virginia Auctioneers Association Convention! \nGreater Giving’s Debby Roth-Bush and Kim Bauman will be in Richmond Virginia to demonstrate Greater Giving Mobile Bidding and GoTime for fundraising events and you’ll learn about fundraising trends from 2016. We will also have Auction Planners\, Best Practices for Mobile Bidding Events\, giveaways and a chance to win a $100 Amazon gift card! \nStop by our table and register your cell phone to try out our mobile bidding platform!
URL:https://blog.greatergiving.com/event/59th-annual-virginia-auctioneers-association-convention/
LOCATION:Hilton Richmond Hotel and Spa/Short Pump\, 12042 West Broad Street\, Richmond\, VA\, 23233 \, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Trade Shows
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170106
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170109
DTSTAMP:20260403T135855
CREATED:20161212T221824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161212T221824Z
UID:5845-1483660800-1483919999@blog.greatergiving.com
SUMMARY:Colorado Auctioneers Association Annual Conference
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 2016 Annual Conference. \nGreater Giving will be in Colorado to demonstrate Greater Giving Mobile Bidding and GoTime for fundraising events and you’ll learn about fundraising trends from 2015. We will also have Auction Planners\, Best Practices for Mobile Bidding Events\, giveaways and a chance to win a $100 Amazon gift card! \nStop by our table and register your cell phone to try out our mobile bidding platform!\nLocation: Crowne Plaza Hotel ~ 15500 East 40th Ave.\, Denver\, CO 80239 \nMore info: http://coauctioneers.com/2017-colorado-auctioneers-annual-convention/
URL:https://blog.greatergiving.com/event/colorado-auctioneers-association-annual-conference/
LOCATION:Crowne Plaza Hotel\, 15500 East 40th Ave.\, Denver\, CO\, 80239\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Trade Shows
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20161117T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20161117T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135855
CREATED:20161104T182154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161104T182154Z
UID:5537-1479387600-1479391200@blog.greatergiving.com
SUMMARY:Webinar: Exclusive for Wisconsin and Indiana
DESCRIPTION:Are you a nonprofit or school in Wisconsin or Indiana interested in learning more about building return on investment for your event sponsors? Join your Area Marketing Manager\, Heidi Nightingale\, for a free webinar just for our friends in the mid-west. \nTune into Creating Top ROI for Your Sponsors and get expert advice on: \n\nRecruiting and developing sponsors\nCreating tangible and intangible benefits\nSponsor activations\n\nThursday November 17th \n1:00 PM Central
URL:https://blog.greatergiving.com/event/webinar-exclusive-wisconsin-indiana/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20161107T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20161107T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135855
CREATED:20161011T204309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161017T221028Z
UID:5203-1478509200-1478529000@blog.greatergiving.com
SUMMARY:Auctions\, Galas and Fundraisers - Raise More Now
DESCRIPTION:Bringing you innovative and fun ways to refresh your event!\n\n \n \n\n\nPresented by Greater Giving\, Beyond the Call Auctions and Lone Tree Golf Club & Hotel \nThis seminar will focus on key strategies you’ll need to implement to increase your fundraising\, improve sponsorship solicitation\, and maximize your special appeal. Tour of facilities over lunch and a special bonus session on Greater Giving Software and Mobile Bidding is included. \nThis interactive\, discussion based session will cover key subjects\, including: \n\nSponsorship strategies that work\nTo hire professionals or not\nGetting the right attendees to your event\nProcuring the exciting items for your auction\nHow you can craft a special appeal strategy\nEvent night success\nMarketing your event\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. \nFree Parking\nAM Beverages and Lunch will be provided.\nBonus Session: 2:30-3:30 pm\nMeet the presenters here \n 
URL:https://blog.greatergiving.com/event/bringing-you-innovative-and-fun-ways-to-refresh-your-event/
LOCATION:Lone Tree Golf Club & Hotel\, 9808 Sunningdale Blvd\, Lone Tree\, CO\, 80124\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminar
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