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Webinar: Generational Differences at Fundraising Events
2018-05-16 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Generational Differences at Fundraising Events
Fundraising events are changing rapidly, both with technology and the differences between all the generations’ communication styles. Darron will discuss the various generations, their differences and share important tips to consider when planning your fundraising event.
Darron will cover:

What are the generations?
What do the generations value?
Communicating with the generations
Auction Procedures – live, silent and fund-a-need
And more

Live Webinar – Wednesday, May 16th, 2018
11:00 am – 12:00 pm Pacific
*Can’t attend live? Register anyway and receive the recording after the webinar!
Your Presenter:
Darron Meres, MBA, CAI, MPPA, BAS, Bowtie Benefit Auctions
Darron Meares is a licensed professional fundraising auctioneer in South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia, Indiana and Florida. He currently serves as a member of the Education Institute of the National Auctioneers Association (NAA) and previously served a three-year term on the NAA Board of Directors. In addition, he is a past president of the South Carolina Auctioneers Association and is the 2013-14 South Carolina Bid Calling Grand Champion. He was inducted into the South Carolina Auctioneer Association Hall of Fame in 2018.
Meares is a sought-after public speaker and a professional member of the National Speakers Association. In addition, he is an instructor at the Southeastern School of Auctioneering and the Certified Auctioneers Institute (CAI) at Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana.

The Art of the Gala Seminar-Denver, CO
2018-05-16 09:30 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Lowry Conference Center, 1061 Akron Way, Denver, CO, 80230, United States
Presented by Martin Auctioneering, Bolder Events, and Greater Giving
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn practical strategies that will increase revenues at your next fundraising event. Join benefit auction specialist, Don Martin of Martin Auctioneering and Linda Shaw of Bolder Events as they discuss best practices for a successful gala.

BONUS 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.

At this nonprofit fundraising seminar, become an expert in “The Art of the Gala” gaining insight on:

Which part of your nonprofit fundraiser brings in the most money
Tips for drastically increasing your live auction revenue
How to craft your best special appeal strategy
Strategies to refresh your silent auction

Registration Fee: $19.95
*Includes lunch
Presenters:

Linda Shaw, Bolder Events Inc. Linda is the owner and CEO of Bolder Events. She started Bolder Events in 2007 to address a gap in services offered by most traditional event planners. She holds an undergraduate degree from Denver University as well as an MBA from the University of Colorado. Linda has extensive event planning experience and has also worked as a corporate trainer for Hallmark Cards. Bolder Events provides non- profit customers with “bold”, innovative and flexible solutions to take the stress out of planning a successful fundraising event. Offering consulting services and support through the entire planning process, then providing staff and equipment to run event night – Bolder Events will make your event a success with less stress!
Don Martin, Martin Auctioneering Don Martin founded Martin Auctioneering after retiring in 2001. Shortly after 9/11, he decided it was time to do something more fulfilling with a greater sense of community service. This gave rise to Martin Auctioneering. Since then the company has raised millions of dollars annually for a wide variety of charities that Martin feels personally aligned with. After 33+ years of auctioneering, he is still going strong and remains passionate when asked about the charities he serves. Exclusively serving nonprofits is something he is particularly proud of. Though raised in New York he has lived in Colorado for over 27 years and considers it to be his adopted home state. He lives with the love of his life, Victoria and their trusted best friend, Bodi in Frederick, CO. When they’re not at work you will find them on the golf course or traveling around the country in their motor coach.

Texas Auctioneers Association Annual Convention
2018-05-05 - 2018-05-08 | Hilton College Station & Conference Center, 801 University Dr E., College Station, TX, 77840, United States
Texas Auctioneers, you don’t want to miss TAA’s Annual Convention!
Greater Giving staff members will be available to discuss how Greater Giving can support your business with our partner program and solutions to streamline your client’s events- helping both of you to raise more money! Be sure and stop by our table to speak with Debby Roth-Bush, and Aimee Haworth.
Enter 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!
For more info and to register visit: https://texasauctioneers.org/2018-convention-information/

2018 AFPGV Regional Conference-Rochester, NY
2018-05-02 11:45 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Holiday Inn – Downtown Rochester, 70 State St., Rochester, NY, 14614, United States
Greater Giving will be on hand at the 2018 AFP Genesee Valley Regional Conference to chat about fundraising, so be sure to stop by our table! We are a Bronze Sponsor again this year and love to work with and connect with nonprofits in the Genesee Valley! We will have giveaways, Auction Planners, and you could win a $100 Amazon gift card and a hard copy of our 26 Proven Revenue Enhancers book for your organization. We look forward to seeing you in Rochester!

AFP International Conference on Fundraising-Booth 619
2018-04-15 - 2018-04-17 | Morial Convention Center, 900 Convention Center Blvd., New Orleans, LA, 70130, United States
Are you attending the AFP International Fundraising Conference in New Orleans?
AFP International Fundraising Conference features over 90 educational sessions spanning three days, covering all aspects of professional fundraising and nonprofit management.
Greater Giving team members will be on site in the Marketplace and want to chat with you about your fundraising efforts in Booth 619. Whether you’re already a customer or new to Greater Giving, our goal is to help you find ways to Raise More and Stress Less!
While at our booth, enter to win a ticket to attend the Elevate Fundraising Conference in Portland this June and a $200 American Express gift card to help get you there!
During the Marketplace Happy Hour Monday, we’ll be handing out 100 delicious frozen daiquiris and playing our own special version of “Glitz in a Glass” where you could win a hard copy of our 26 Proven Revenue Enhancers For Your Fundraiser Book and a $50 American Express gift card.
Another benefit to visiting our booth is our in-both mini-sessions! We’re bringing special 15-minute presentations from fundraising professionals right to you. Take a look at our schedule:
Sunday, April 15th
12:25-12:40 pm
5 Ways to Get 100% or More Return on Donated Items
Renee Jones, National Fundraising Solutions
3:15-3:30 pm
Ideas for Maximizing Travel in your Benefit Auction
Ian Lauth, Winspire
Monday, April 16th
9:25-9:40 am
Maximizing Bids on Your Live Auction Items
Ian Lauth, Winspire
12:10-12:25 pm
Creating Partnerships to Enhance the Guest Experience
Antonia Keller, Emeril Lagasse Foundation
3:15-3:30 pm
Three Proven Ways to Grow Your Fund-a-Need
Renee Jones, National Fundraising Solutions
4:30-5:30 pm
Marketplace Happy Hour
Tuesday, April 17th
9:30-9:45 am
Beyond the Raffle Ticket-Donor Enhancements for 2018
Chuck Mutz, The Black Tie Auctioneer
12:15-12:30 pm
How to Get Your Board to Put a Ring On It
Renee Jones, National Fundraising Solutions
We can’t wait to see you in New Orleans!

Nonprofit Technology Conference #18NTC
2018-04-11 - 2018-04-13 | Morial Convention Center, 900 Convention Center Blvd., New Orleans, LA, 70130, United States
Have you registered yet for the #18NTC?
The Nonprofit Technology Conference features over 100 educational sessions, an exhibit hall highlighting the latest nonprofit products and services, and networking events each day.
We’ll have a booth in the exhibit hall and we can’t wait to join you and 2,200 other nonprofit pros in New Orleans this April! Greater Giving will be in booth #730 and will be handing out some great giveaways and you can get a live demo of our updated Online Bidding platform.
For more information or for tickets, visit nten.org/ntc

Corporate Giving Network Conference - Seattle, WA
2018-03-08 07:30 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Sky View Observatory – Columbia Center
The only conference for nonprofits that focuses on corporate giving and sponsorships.
Greater Giving is pleased to be a Presenting Sponsor of the 2018 Corporate Giving Network Conference!
March 8th, 2018 – Seattle, WA
This annual conference focuses on helping nonprofits identify and pursue corporate giving and sponsorship opportunities with the aim to increase their revenue and grow their organizations. Learn from executive level speakers with deep, applicable knowledge from the corporate sector who are decision makers in approving funds, providing volunteers and authorizing sponsorship and cause-related marketing requests.
The following five topics will be covered in detail:
1. Corporate Philanthropy
2. Sponsorships, Endorsements & Underwriting
3. Cause-Related Marketing
4. Employee Engagement & Workplace Giving
5. Corporate Social Responsibility
For more information, or to register, visit the conference page here.

Leveraging Technology, Consulting & Entertainment for your Golf Tournament-Webinar
2018-03-07 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
*This webinar has passed. However, you can view the recording of the session on-demand.
Over the past 19 years, Great Golf Events has assisted their charity clients in achieving their financial goals. Collaborating with each of their clients, they leverage the latest technologies, entertainment, and protocols that best fit each unique event – the ultimate goal being to maximize profits and enhance both the player and sponsor experience.
On this webinar, find out how your tournament can:

Build a strategic plan to raise more
Streamline golfer arrival
Bundle tournament add-ons
Add-in top tournament revenue generators
And much more

Live Webinar – Wednesday, March 7th, 2018
11:00 am – 12:00 pm Pacific
*Can’t attend live? Register anyway and receive the recording after the webinar!
Your Presenter:
Roger Caldwell, Owner & Founder, Great Golf Events
Having conducted over 900 golf events with both national and international organizations, Roger Caldwell is the ultimate golf pro and trick-shot entertainer. His company, Great Golf Events was founded in 1998. Their core services provide a single-vendor resource to facilitate all the marketing, administration and logistical tasks associated with a golf tournament. Great Golf Events has been associated with generating over $5 Million of additional profits for their clients. Roger is a certified gold event consultant, a graduate of Grand Canyon University, and proud father of two.

Forum on Nonprofit Effectiveness-Tucson, AZ
2018-03-02 09:30 - 15:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Tucson Convention Center, 260 S Church Ave, Tucson, AZ, 85701, United States
Join us at ASU Lodestar Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Innovation’s 19th Annual Forum on Nonprofit Effectiveness set to take place March 2nd, 2018 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Tucson Convention Center in Tucson, AZ. This year’s theme is “Leading in an Age of Disruption” and will feature a keynote presentation by Rusty Stahl, the founder, president and CEO of Fund the People, and will also include an engaging panel discussion to take place during the lunch-hour.

The afternoon will offer attendees a choice of four highly engaging and unique workshops presented by our community’s most influential leaders.
Nonprofit professionals, board members, philanthropists, funders, community volunteers and business leaders attend the event, which will mark the 7th consecutive year the ASU Lodestar Center has held a spring event in the Greater Tucson-area.

$75 Regular Rate (ends March 1, 2018)
$85 At-the-door Registration Rate (March 2, 2018 only)

Registration fee includes breakfast, lunch, presentations and convenient parking in Lot A.

Arkansas Auctioneers Association 2018 Annual Conference
2018-02-03 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Hotel Hot Springs & Spa, 305 Mavern Ave, Hot Springs, AR, 71901, United States
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 Arkansas Auctioneers Association 2018 Annual Conference. Greater Giving will be in Arkansas 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.
Dates: February 2-3, 2018
Location:
Hotel Hot Springs & Spa
305 Mavern Ave
Hot Springs, AR 71901
Don’t miss our session “To be Social or NOT to be? THAT is the Benefit Auctioneer’s Question”. Saturday, February 3rd, 1:30 pm.
This interactive class will help the benefit auctioneer determine what platform/s are best for their business. Why you should be social, how to create content that gets responses – with examples from your peers. We’ll also cover leveraging your partners for more impact, having a plan for trolls on social media and we’ll touch on tools to help automate the workload.

Rinse & Refresh, Don't Rinse & Repeat - Webinar
2018-01-17 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Wednesday, January 17th, 2018
11:00 am Pacific
Presented by Heather Frank and Sarah Obialero of STUDIO 4Forty
Annual events can get stagnant, boring, ho-hum. Keep your event fresh and captivating, and guests will come back year after year. This webinar will give you tips and ideas to keep events interesting and updated with new graphics, visuals, and entertainment.
In this webinar, we will cover:

Ideas for updating your graphics and branding to keep it looking fresh
Creating fun, interactive experiences that change from year to year
Keeping your step and repeat visually interesting so pictures look fresh and you get lots of engagement on social media
Adding entertainment and elements for guest engagement
Updating your music
Changing your food and beverage offerings
Adapting revenue-generating programs like raffles, sponsorships, and auction opportunities
Refreshing your VIP guest experience

Can’t make the live version? Register anyway and we’ll send you the recording!

Colorado Auctioneers Association Annual Conference
2018-01-04 - 2018-01-07 | Crowne Plaza Hotel, 15500 East 40th Ave., Denver, CO, 80239, United States
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 2018 Annual Conference. Greater Giving 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.
Don’t miss our session “To be Social or NOT to be? THAT is the Benefit Auctioneer’s Question” on Friday, January 5 at 10:00 AM.
This interactive class will help the benefit auctioneer determine what platform/s are best for their business. Why you should be social, how to create content that gets responses – with examples from your peers. We’ll also cover leveraging your partners for more impact, having a plan for trolls on social media and we’ll touch on tools to help automate the workload.

It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Auction Profits - Webinar
2017-12-12 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Learn practical tips to describe, display, promote and sell auction packages more effectively.
Step 1: Procure “WOW” worthy auction packages. Step 2: Put each item’s best foot forward.
The holidays are the busiest shopping time of year. How do stores attract throngs of customers? By advertising good deals, offering must-have items and creating a smooth shopping experience.
Just like a brick-and-mortar retailer, the charity auction is your organization’s “one night only” storefront. It’s critical to position every item in the very best light.
How can you motivate bidders to stop, look and buy?
Greater Giving is teaming up with Winspire for a webinar sharing proven best practices to frame and position every auction item for success. In the free 1-hour session, you’ll learn how to:

Write engaging auction item descriptions
Design promotional materials (like display sheets and live auction slides)
Create an online marketplace
Promote items via email, social media and more
Increase revenue with pre-event online bids

…and lots more! This webinar will be chock-full of practical tips to benefit auction planning newbies and seasoned pros alike. We hope you’ll join us!
If you can’t make it but are still interested in the content, register anyway and we will send a recording of the webinar after it’s over.

AFP Massachusetts 2017 Conference - Boston, MA
2017-11-29 07:30 - 17:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Boston Marriott Copley Place, 110 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA, 02116, United States
Attending the 2017 AFP Massachusetts Conference? Be sure to stop by Greater Giving’s booth to visit with Shane and Marty who will be on hand to chat with you! They will have giveaways, Auction Planners, and you can enter to win a $100 Amazon gift card. If you’ll be in Boston, don’t miss us!

Florida Auctioneers Association-51st Annual Conference
2017-11-12 - 2017-11-14 | Hyatt Regency Riverfront – Jacksonville, FL
Join us at… Florida Auctioneers Association Conference
November 12-14
Hyatt Regency Riverfront – Jacksonville, FL
Stop by and visit with Debby! She 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!

Wisconsin Philanthropy Network 2017 Conference on Philanthropy-Milwaukee, WI
2017-11-01 08:00 - 16:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Italian Community Center, Milwaukee
Are you a Wisconsin nonprofit professional attending the annual Conference on Philanthropy? Be sure to stop by and visit Heidi at our booth in the exhibit area! She’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.

AFP Hawaii National Philanthropy Day-Honolulu, HI
2017-11-01 07:30 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Sheraton Waikiki, 2255 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, HI, 96815, United States
Are you a Hawaii based nonprofit organization attending AFP Hawaii’s National Philanthropy Day? If so, be sure to stop by and visit with Michelle who will be exhibiting at the conference. She’ll have some great giveaways, be sharing her fundraising best practices, and you can enter to win a $100 Amazon gift card! Be sure to see her and say Aloha!

All in! Fundraising Seminar with Kathy Kingston and Liz Page
2017-10-26 13:30 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | The University of Massachusetts Club, 1 Beacon St., Boston, MA, 02108, United States
Greater Giving is excited to sponsor…All in! Fundraising Seminar
Thursday October 26, 2017
Boston, MA
If 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.
Double 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.
Liz 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.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

Learn 3 innovative strategies to attract new donors
Discover how to create high profit signature events
Unleash 4 little-known ways to turn bidders into major donors
Get an instant live auction makeover
Communicate the impact of your donors’ gift
Discover 5 post event things you must do
Double (or even triple) event income in just 10 minutes

YOU’LL RECEIVE

Three hour interactive, content-rich and fun seminar
Thousands of dollars of innovative proven fundraising ideas
Personal coaching from Kathy Kingston and Liz Page
Signed copy of A Higher Bid book
Complimentary refreshments

Auction 2.0 Seminar - Redding, CA
2017-10-24 08:30 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
An in-depth fundraising auction workshop focused on maximizing your event’s existing potential
10/24/2017 Redding, CA
Presented by Greater Giving, Stellar Fundraising Auctions, and Beth Sandefur Events
Ready 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.
Session topics will include:

Strategies to refresh your silent auction
Brainstorming ways to enhance your auction lots
Online & mobile bidding
Streamlining check-in and check-out
Seven keys to a successful fund-a-need

Hands on online and mobile bidding demo:
Many 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.
Tuesday, October 24, 2017 – Shasta Regional Community Foundation
8:30am Registration
9:00am – 1:00pm
$19.95 *includes lunch

Minnesota Council for Nonprofits Annual Conference - Evolve
2017-10-12 - 2017-10-13 | Saint Paul RiverCentre, 175 W Kellogg Blvd, MN, 55102, United States
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.
If 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!

Nonprofit Learning Lab - Los Angeles, CA
2017-10-04 | California Endowment Center, 1000 Alameda St., Los Angeles, CA, 900012, United States
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.

The 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.

Greater 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!

Oregon Nonprofit Tech Roundup
2017-10-03 - 2017-10-04 | Eliot Center, 1226 SW Salmon St., Portland, OR, 97205, United States
From online fundraising to social media, does your Northwest nonprofit have a successful digital strategy?
This 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.
Technology 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.
Greater 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!

Maximizing ROI at Your Benefit Auction - Austin, TX
2017-09-21 08:30 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Norris Conference Center, 2525 W Anderson Ln #365, Austin, TX, 78757, United States
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
Are 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?
This 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.
At this nonprofit fundraising seminar, gain insight on:

Which part of your nonprofit fundraiser brings in the most money
Tips for drastically increasing your live auction revenue
How to craft your best special appeal strategy
Revenue enhancers beyond the raffle
Strategies to refresh your silent auction
Best practices for check-in and check out

SAVE YOUR SEAT »
Norris Conference Center
Thursday, September 21
Registration 8:30am
Seminar 9:00am – 12:00pm

Maximizing ROI at Your Benefit Auction -San Antonio
2017-09-19 08:30 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | The Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway St., San Antonio, TX, 78209, United States
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
Are 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?
This 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.
At this nonprofit fundraising seminar, gain insight on:

Which part of your nonprofit fundraiser brings in the most money
Tips for drastically increasing your live auction revenue
How to craft your best special appeal strategy
Revenue enhancers beyond the raffle
Strategies to refresh your silent auction
Best practices for check-in and check out

SAVE YOUR SEAT »
The Witte Museum
Tuesday, September 19
Registration 8:30am
Seminar 9:00am – 12:00pm

Rocky Mountain Philanthropy Institute (RMPI)
2017-09-14 - 2017-09-15 | Beaver Run Resort, 620 Village Rd, Breckenridge, CO, 80424, United States
Join us at… Rocky Mountain Philanthropy Instutute (RMPI)
September 14-15
Beaver Run Resort – Breckinridge, CO
Stop 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!

Association of Zoos and Aquariums Annual Conference - Indianapolis, IN
2017-09-10 - 2017-09-13 | Indiana Convention Center & Lucas Oil Stadium, 100 S. Capitol Avenue, Indianapolis, IN, 46225, United States
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.

Maximize Your Event with Online Bidding - Portland, OR
2017-09-08 08:30 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Greater Giving Online Bidding-Seamless Fundraising Online and In-room​
Many 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.
We will cover:

Pre-event online bidding
Registering and checking in guests
Multi-sale items using Storefront
Digitizing Your Silent Auction
Post-event Fire Sale

Friday, September 8th
Registration 8:30am
Seminar 9:00am – 12:00pm

McMenamins Kennedy School
5736 NE 33rd Ave.
Portland, OR 97211

Benefit Auction Summit
2017-08-27 - 2017-08-29
Benefit Auctioneer Summit – August 27-August 29
Join 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.

Seminar: Create Auction Communications that Rock - Mercer Island, WA
2017-08-23 13:00 - 16:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Mercer Island Community Event Center, 8236 SE 24th St, Mercer Island, WA, 98040, United States
Morning Session-FULL!
Afternoon Session-Open now! Register today!
Turn up the volume on compelling event communication before, during and after your fundraiser to drive giving and donor engagement throughout the year
In this Greater Giving seminar you’ll receive an overview of classic fundraising auction best practices with special emphasis on event marketing communication, including:

Pre-event messaging – establish a clear, consistent message to maximize communication impact
Save the Date messaging (timing, call to action, set expectations)
Invitations (timing, call to action, further establish expectations)
Fundraising auction catalog best practices (what must you include, nice to have, don’t bother)
Live Event Marketing Communication (for activities such as silent auction, revenue enhancers, dessert auction, raffles, live auction, special appeal, new activities, nonfinancial goals, check-out)
Post-event communication

Recap email with thanks and estimated total
Thank you letter and IRS compliance
Press release
Additional communication to maintain donor contact

Greater Giving Online Bidding How To
Q&A

Professional 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.

Seminar: Maximizing ROI at Your Benefit Auction Reno, NV
2017-08-22 09:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Peppermill Resort Hotel, 2707 South Virginia St, Reno, NV, 89502, United States
Presented by Atypical Consulting + Events, KLM Auctions, and Greater Giving
How 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.
At this seminar, you will learn best practices for:

Which part of your fundraiser brings in the most money
Tips for drastically increasing your live auction revenue
How to craft your best special appeal strategy
How to tell your story to maximize impact
Tools to get you on track and ahead of the curve

BONUS 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.
