Greater Giving Blog

Taking Your Event from Good to Great - Irving, TX
2017-04-06 09:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Hilton Garden Inn – Las Colinas, 7516 Las Colinas Blvd, Irving, TX, 75063, United States
Presented by Jon Bridenbaugh, Streamline Support and Gretchen Carter, Greater Giving
Taking your event from Good to Great—Best Practices for Fundraising Auctions
Are 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?
This 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.
At the seminar gain insight on:

Strategies to refresh your silent and live auctions
Revenue enhancers beyond the raffle
Event Set Up and Timing
Fast and efficient Check in and Check out

Hands On Online Bidding session:
Many 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.
Also, 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.
Learn more about the seminar presenters here.

Maximizing ROI at Your Benefit Auction - Kansas City
2017-04-04 13:30 - 16:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Shawnee Mission Medical Center, 9100 West 74th St. , Shawnee Mission, KS, 66204, United States
Presented by Trisha Brauer, Taking Bids Benefit Auctions and Gretchen Carter, Greater Giving
Are 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?
This 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.
At this seminar gain insight on:

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
Revenue enhancers beyond the raffle
Strategies to refresh your silent auction
Best practices for check in and check out

Also! Hands-On Online Bidding session:
Many 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.
Learn more about your presenters here.
Thank you to our seminar host, Shawnee Mission Medical Center Foundation!

Nonprofit Technology Conference - Washington, DC
2017-03-23 - 2017-03-25 | Marriott Wardman Park, 2660 Woodley NW, Washington, DC, DC, 20008, United States
Join us at…
Nonprofit Technology Conference (NTC!)
Thursday March 23-Saturday March 25 2017
Marriott Wardman Park – Washington, DC
Stop 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!
This is a can’t miss nonprofit conference all about tech!

Greater Giving U - Washington, DC
2017-03-22 11:30 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Share Space DC/Mulebone DC, 2121 14th St, NW, Washington , DC, 20009, United States
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.
We’ll cover:

Building a show stopping project website
Greater Giving on event night
Top 5 things you didn’t know about GG!
Other training resources
Open Q&A

Register 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.

11:30-12:00 – Check in
12:00-1:00 – Networking Lunch
1:00-3:00 – Greater Giving U

Cost: $19.95
Includes beverages and lunch

Maximizing Your Next Event - Washington, DC
2017-03-22 09:30 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Share Space DC/Mulebone DC, 2121 14th St, NW, Washington , DC, 20009, United States
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?
This 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.
In this session gain insight on:

Managing volunteers
Event setup
Check in and check out
Event timing

Also, 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.

Register for this session if you are considering purchasing Greater Giving or just want best practices and tips from our team!

9:30-10:00 – Check in
10:00-12:00 – Presentation
12:00-1:00 – Networking Lunch

Cost: $19.95
Includes beverages and lunch

Webinar: Maximizing the Potential of Your Live Auction Items
2017-03-08 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | LA
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?
Join 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.
In this webinar, they will cover…

Top 5 Procurement Tips
Tracking items and packages
Underwriting Auction Items
Live Auction Order
Top Packages of 2017

Who 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.
Can’t make it? Register anyway and we’ll send you a recording of the webinar shortly after it’s over!
Interested in reserving a great No-Risk Travel Package for your next event? Take a look and reserve today!

Illinois State Auctioneers Association 2017 Annual Conference & Tradeshow
2017-02-25 - 2017-02-27 | Decatur Conference Center and Convention Hotel, 4191 US Highway 36 West, Decatur, IL, 62522, United States
February 25 – 27, 2017
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 Illinois State Auctioneers Association 2017 Annual Conference.
Greater 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!
Stop by our table and register your cell phone to try out our mobile bidding platform!
For more information and to register: http://illinoisauctioneers.org/?post_type=events&p=1843

Webinar: Building Future Major Donors
2017-02-08 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | LA
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!
In this webinar, we will cover:

Building the framework: recruiting, retaining, and mentoring
Turning young volunteers into long-term donors and leaders
Goal setting and accountability
Starting alternative fundraising events: appealing to younger donors

Does 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

Seminar: Maximizing ROI at Your Benefit Auction Sacramento, CA
2017-02-02 08:30 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Arden Hills Club and Spa, 1220 Arden Hills Lane, Sacramento, CA, 95864, United States
Presented by 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.
Registration Fee: $19.95
*Includes lunch

Presenters:
Keith 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.
Michelle 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

Ohio Auctioneers Association Conference
2017-01-13 - 2017-01-15 | Sheraton Cuyahoga Falls, 1989 Front St., Cuyahoga Falls, OH, 44221, United States
2017 OAA Conference – January 13th-15th – Sheraton Suites – Cuyahoga Falls
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 Ohio Auctioneers Association Convention!
Greater 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!
Stop by our table and register your cell phone to try out our mobile bidding platform!

59th Annual Virginia Auctioneers Association Convention
2017-01-13 - 2017-01-15 | Hilton Richmond Hotel and Spa/Short Pump, 12042 West Broad Street, Richmond, VA, 23233 , 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 the Virginia Auctioneers Association Convention!
Greater 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!
Stop by our table and register your cell phone to try out our mobile bidding platform!

Colorado Auctioneers Association Annual Conference
2017-01-06 - 2017-01-08 | 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 2016 Annual Conference.
Greater 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!
Stop by our table and register your cell phone to try out our mobile bidding platform!
Location: Crowne Plaza Hotel ~ 15500 East 40th Ave., Denver, CO 80239
More info: http://coauctioneers.com/2017-colorado-auctioneers-annual-convention/

Webinar: Exclusive for Wisconsin and Indiana
2016-11-17 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | LA
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.
Tune into Creating Top ROI for Your Sponsors and get expert advice on:

Recruiting and developing sponsors
Creating tangible and intangible benefits
Sponsor activations

Thursday November 17th
1:00 PM Central

Auctions, Galas and Fundraisers - Raise More Now
2016-11-07 09:00 - 14:30 (America/Denver) | Lone Tree Golf Club & Hotel, 9808 Sunningdale Blvd, Lone Tree, CO, 80124, United States
Bringing you innovative and fun ways to refresh your event!

Presented by Greater Giving, Beyond the Call Auctions and Lone Tree Golf Club & Hotel
This 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.
This interactive, discussion based session will cover key subjects, including:

Sponsorship strategies that work
To hire professionals or not
Getting the right attendees to your event
Procuring the exciting items for your auction
How you can craft a special appeal strategy
Event night success
Marketing your event

HANDS-ON ONLINE BIDDING SESSION:
Many 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.
Free Parking
AM Beverages and Lunch will be provided.
Bonus Session: 2:30-3:30 pm
Meet the presenters here

Raise More, Right Now: Advanced Fundraising Auction Strategies - San Francisco, CA
2016-10-26 09:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Log Cabin at the Presidio, 1299 Storey Ave, San Francisco, CA, 94129, United States
An in-depth fundraising auction workshop focused on maximizing your event’s existing potential.

Presented by Stellar Fundraising Auctions, Beth Sandefur Events, Greater Giving and The Lux Productions.
Discover advanced strategies to make more money in your next fundraising auction with the potential already at your disposal. This in-depth, highly interactive workshop will provide you with advanced strategies to raise more with what you already have. Learn how to get attendees to commit to supporting you before they arrive, new techniques for marketing your auction, new revenue enhancers that encourage spending, and more.
Session topics will include:

Storytelling for your mission
Creating successful auction lots
Revenue enhancers, beyond the raffle
Strategies to refresh your silent auction
New technologies to stretch your audio visual budget
Marketing your auction

HANDS-ON ONLINE BIDDING SESSION:
Many 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.
EXPERT ROUNDTABLES:
The workshop ends with a 1-hour, small group session with each member of our expert panel. We will break into groups by organization type, and spend an hour drilling down on the topics that matter to you most. Ask questions and get answers that are relevant to the needs of your specific event with experts in the field of fundraising auction planning, implementation and performance.
Meet the presenters here.
Check-in begins at 8:30am
Continental breakfast and lunch will be provided.
To register, click the blue “Register Now” button.

2016 AFP MA Conference on Philanthropy
2016-10-26 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Boston Marriott Copley Place, 110 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA, 02116, United States
Wednesday, October 26th: Boston Marriott Copley Place, Boston MA
Greater Giving is proud to be a member and sponsor of AFP, Massachusetts and will be attending the 2016 AFP MA Conference on Philanthropy this year.
Featured speakers at the conference this year include: Brian Bordainick, Founder 9th Ward Field of Dreams; and Dr. Claire Gaudiani, Author and adjunct professor of philanthropy, New York University.
Come by and visit Greater Giving!
At our table at the conference, we’ll demonstrate Greater Giving Online Bidding and Go Time, and you’ll learn about the latest fundraising trends from 2016. We will also have Auction Planners and a drawing to win a $100 Amazon gift card.

A Higher Bid: Fundraising Auction Seminar with Kathy Kingston Arlington, VA
2016-10-25 13:00 - 17:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | LA
Greater Giving is proud to sponsor… A Higher Bid: Fundraising Auction Seminar with Kathy Kingston
Are you ready to learn Kathy’s new proven fundraising methods that break records?
She will share secrets from her #1 best-selling book, A Higher Bid, to catapult your auction and event profits. Specializing in nonprofit charity and benefit auctions for over 30 years, she’s raised millions and millions of dollars for nonprofits, charities and schools across the country.
Raise more money, inspire your bidders and to engage new loyal donors with Kathy’s innovative profit-making tips. If you are ready to take your event to the next level, this fundraising auction seminar is a MUST.
Revolutionize your fundraising and ignite a culture of giving now.
YOU’LL RECEIVE:

A personally signed copy of A Higher Bid ($45 value)
Bonus gifts: special reports, checklists + (over $250 value)
Meet the author Kathy Kingston – Ask Kathy anything (Priceless!)
2-hour interactive seminar jam packed with fundraising gems ($250 value)
That’s a $500 total value for only $49!

FEE: $49 per person. Reserve your spot now! Space is limited!

Monday October 24-Washington, D.C.
Tuesday October 25-Arlington, VA

TIME

1:00pm to 1:30pm Registration
1:30pm to 4:30pm Seminar
4:30pm to 5:30pm Networking Reception

Raise More, Right Now: Advanced Fundraising Auction Strategies - Lafayette, CA
2016-10-25 09:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Lafayette Veteran’s Memorial, 3780 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette, CA, 94549, United States
Raise More, Right Now:
Advanced Fundraising Auction Strategies
An in-depth fundraising auction workshop focused on maximizing your event’s existing potential.

Presented by Stellar Fundraising Auctions, Beth Sandefur Events, Greater Giving and The Lux Productions.

Meet the presenters here.
Discover advanced strategies to make more money in your next fundraising auction with the potential already at your disposal. This in-depth, highly interactive workshop will provide you with advanced strategies to raise more with what you already have. Learn how to get attendees to commit to supporting you before they arrive, new techniques for marketing your auction, new revenue enhancers that encourage spending, and more.
Session topics will include:

Storytelling for your mission
Creating successful auction lots
Revenue enhancers, beyond the raffle
Strategies to refresh your silent auction
New technologies to stretch your audio visual budget
Marketing your auction

HANDS-ON ONLINE BIDDING SESSION:
Many 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.
EXPERT ROUNDTABLES:
The workshop ends with a 1-hour, small group session with each member of our expert panel. We will break into groups by organization type, and spend an hour drilling down on the topics that matter to you most. Ask questions and get answers that are relevant to the needs of your specific event with experts in the field of fundraising auction planning, implementation and performance.
Tuesday, October 25, 2016
Lafayette Veteran’s Memorial
3780 Mt Diablo Blvd
Lafayette, CA 94549
9:00am – 3:00pm
Check-in begins at 8:30am
Continental breakfast and lunch will be provided.
Cost: $50
Fundraising Seminar – Lafayette, CA

A Higher Bid: Fundraising Auction Seminar with Kathy Kingston Washington, D.C.
2016-10-24 13:00 - 17:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | LA

2016 National Catholic Development Conference (NCDC)
2016-10-09 08:00 - 2016-10-12 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Gaylord National Hotel & Conference Center, 201 Waterfront Street, National Harbor, MD, 20745, United States
October 9th through October 12th: Gaylord National Hotel & Conference Center
Greater Giving is proud to be a member of the Catholic Development Conference and will be attending the 2016 National Catholic Development Conference (NCDC) this year. The NCDC Conference and Exposition is the top conference for those in the ministry of fundraising. For forty-eight years, they have gathered as a fundraising community to network, learn, share, play, and pray with their colleagues.
The conference attendee community includes development directors, executives, department directors, and staff from religious organizations from around the United States and the world. Their development efforts support the ministries of religious communities of men and women, social service agencies, shrines, schools, parishes, dioceses, seminaries, and international relief agencies.
Collectively, attendees raise hundreds of millions of dollars annually to support Catholic missions. The NCDC conference is the top opportunity for these organizations and individuals to connect with one another in the context of fundraising as a ministry.
The Conference program is a well-balanced mix of general sessions, breakout sessions and discussion groups with top names in the fundraising field, in addition to plenty of opportunities for attendees to connect and discuss with other fundraisers. The exhibit hall provides a collaborative environment with the top service providers in the field, who have decades of experience working with Catholic organizations.
Come by and visit Greater Giving
At our table at the NCDC Conference, we’ll demonstrate Greater Giving Online Bidding and Go Time, and you’ll learn about the latest fundraising trends from 2016. We will also have Auction Planners, Best Practices for Mobile Bidding Events eBook, and a drawing to win a $100 Amazon gift card

Minnesota Council of Nonprofits 2016 Annual Conference
2016-10-06 12:30 - 2016-10-07 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Duluth Entertainment Convention Center, 350 Harbor Drive, Duluth, MN, 55802, United States
Thursday October 6th and Friday October 7th: Duluth Entertainment Convention Center
Listen. Learn. Lead.
Listen. In the face of change, we must slow down before rushing ahead. As Minnesota’s nonprofit sector, we must pause, reflect and listen. Listen to the communities who have not traditionally been heard. Listen to the people on the ground working to build strong communities. Listen to the good things as well as the critical. Listen to our intuition and best practices. Then listen for the oversights and the new voices. We must step back to move forward.
Learn. As a sector, we must continue to learn from one another and ourselves. Be willing to acknowledge our mistakes and knowledge gaps. Learn from the young, the old, our closest allies and the allies whom we have yet to meet. Change is constant. We must always aspire to learn.
Lead. Lead not through titles or privilege or power – but through grace and wisdom and humility. We must lead ourselves before leading others. Lead to a place where more of us can live the lives that we wish to live.
Join the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits for our 2016 Annual Conference. Hosted in Duluth, MN, this year’s gathering is the perfect opportunity for professionals from every corner of Minnesota’s robust nonprofit sector to join together, celebrate the sector, learn from one another and prepare for another year.
Come by and visit Greater Giving
At our table in the MCN Annual Conference, we’ll demonstrate Greater Giving Online Bidding and Go Time, and you’ll learn about the latest fundraising trends from 2016. We will also have Auction Planners, Best Practices for Mobile Bidding Events, and enter to win a $100 Amazon gift card.

Oregon Business Journal: 100 Best Nonprofits in OR Awards Dinner
2016-09-29 17:00 - 20:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | The Sentinel Hotel – Governor Ballroom, 614 SW 11th Avenue , Portland, OR, 97205, United States
Greater Giving is proud to sponsor the Oregon Business Journal: 100 Best Nonprofits in Oregon Awards Dinner. At our table we’ll demonstrate Greater Giving Online Bidding and Go Time, and you’ll learn about the latest fundraising trends from 2016. We will also have Auction Planners, Best Practices for Mobile Bidding Events and more. Stop by and say Hi!

A Higher Bid: Fundraising Auction Seminar with Kathy Kingston Tucson, AZ
2016-09-28 13:00 - 17:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Northern Trust Bank-Community Room, 3450 E. Sunrise Dr., Tucson, AZ, 85718, United States
Greater Giving is proud to sponsor… A Higher Bid: Fundraising Auction Seminar with Kathy Kingston
Are you ready to learn Kathy’s new proven fundraising methods that break records?
She will share secrets from her #1 best-selling book, A Higher Bid, to catapult your auction and event profits. Specializing in nonprofit charity and benefit auctions for over 30 years, she’s raised millions and millions of dollars for nonprofits, charities and schools across the country.
Raise more money, inspire your bidders and to engage new loyal donors with Kathy’s innovative profit-making tips. If you are ready to take your event to the next level, this fundraising auction seminar is a MUST.
Revolutionize your fundraising and ignite a culture of giving now.
YOU’LL RECEIVE:

A personally signed copy of A Higher Bid ($45 value)
Bonus gifts: special reports, checklists + (over $250 value)
Meet the author Kathy Kingston – Ask Kathy anything (Priceless!)
2-hour interactive seminar jam packed with fundraising gems ($250 value)
That’s a $500 total value for only $49!

FEE: $49 per person. Reserve your spot now! Space is limited!

Monday September 26-Sedona, AZ
Tuesday September 27-Phoenix, AZ
Wednesday September 28-Tucson, AZ

TIME

1:00pm to 1:30pm Registration
1:30pm to 4:30pm Seminar
4:30pm to 5:30pm Networking Reception

A Higher Bid: Fundraising Auction Seminar with Kathy Kingston Phoenix, AZ
2016-09-27 13:00 - 17:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Franciscan Renewal Center, 5802 E. Lincoln Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, 85253, United States

A Higher Bid: Fundraising Auction Seminar with Kathy Kingston Sedona, AZ
2016-09-26 13:00 - 17:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Keep Sedona Beautiful-Pushmataha Center, 360 Brewer Road, Sedona, AZ, 86336, United States

NC Center for Nonprofits Conference
2016-09-21 - 2016-09-23 | Sheraton Imperial Hotel, 4700 Emperor Blvd, Durham, NC, 27703, United States
Join us at…
NC Center for Nonprofits Conference
Wednesday September 21-Friday September 23, 2016
Sheraton Imperial Hotel Durham, NC
Do you want to improve your donors’ experience, digitize fundraising efforts, and increase your revenue? Then come see Brad in Durham at this great conference!
Stop by our booth and we’ll demonstrate Greater Giving Mobile Bidding and Go Time. You’ll learn about the latest fundraising trends for 2016. We will also have Auction Planners, Best Practices for Mobile Bidding Events, giveaways and enter to win a $100 Visa gift card.

Fundraising Seminar - San Antonio
2016-09-20 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | San Antonio Meeting Center, 660 North Main Ave Suite 100, San Antonio, TX, 78205, United States
Presented by Greater Giving and FUNauctions…
Fundraising Trends and Updates for 2016
Is your benefit auction feeling a bit tired? Are you looking for some new ideas to engage with supporters during your events? Do you want your event to stand out from the crowd? Then this class is for you! Join us as we look at all the major areas of event night revenue—Silent Auction, Games and Raffles, Live Auction and Special Appeal—and how minor changes can have major impact on the results.
At this seminar, you will learn how to stand out with tips on:
New ideas for silent and live auction
How to keep your Special Appeal Fresh
Making data driven decisions for your event
Utilizing technology, like online bidding, for improved efficiency and accuracy
Building the best guest experience
Tuesday September 20, 2016 – San Antonio, TX
11:30 am-1:00 pm
Check-in begins 30 minutes prior to start time.
Location:
San Antonio Meeting Center – Metropolitan Room
660 North Main Ave Suite 100 San Antonio, TX 78205
Cost: $19.95
Lunch will be served
Presenters
Gayle Stallings, CAI, BAS, is a licensed auctioneer specializing in benefit auctions. Capitalizing on her 12 years of experience as an Executive Director of a statewide nonprofit organization, special event consultant, facilitator and public speaking coach led Gayle Stallings to create FUNauctions, a professional benefit auction and event consultant company based in Austin, Texas. She has been a professional speaker and trainer for clients and audiences in more than 16 states, Canada and Europe.
Gretchen Carter, Area Marketing Manager Greater Giving, joined the company in 2008 after working as an Event Coordinator for a private restaurant and club. In addition to special events, Gretchen has been a Board member and active volunteer with several organizations, and co-chaired a capital campaign for a new mission building at her church. In addition to success in traditional fundraising approaches, Gretchen leveraged online peer-to-peer fundraising technology to exceed her fundraising goals when participating in two campaigns to support the Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure. Gretchen is an expert in combining technology and fundraising best practices to retain volunteers, strengthen and expand donor relations, and increase overall fundraising revenue.

Rocky Mountain Philanthropy Institute 2016
2016-09-08 08:00 - 2016-09-09 17:00 (America/Denver) | Beaver Run Resort, 620 Village Rd, Breckenridge, CO, 80424, United States
September 8th and 9th – Breckenridge, CO
Visit us at the Rocky Mountain Philanthropy Institute and learn how Greater Giving can support your fundraising efforts.
Stop by our table for a demonstration of Greater Giving’s Mobile Bidding and Go Time event solutions. You’ll learn about the latest fundraising trends for 2016. We will also have Auction Planners, Auction Procurement and Sponsorship papers, and you can enter to win a $100 Amazon Gift Card.

NAA: Benefit Auction Summit 2016
2016-08-28 - 2016-08-30 | Embassy Suites San Diego Bay Downtown, 601 Pacific Highway, San Diego, CA, 92101, United States
Benefit Auctioneers, you don’t want to miss NAA’s annual Benefit Auction Summit. Great Classes, wonderful networking opportunities and sponsor Reception Monday night.
Greater 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 during the sponsor reception to meet our product development guy – Halstead York, sales team members Stephanie Martin and Karla Ford and partner manager Debby Roth-Bush.

AFP Fundraising Day Wisconsin - 2016
2016-08-18 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Country Springs Hotel and Conference Center, 2810 Golf Rd, Pewaukee, WI, 53072, United States
Join us at…
AFP Fundraising Day Wisconsin
Thursday August 18
Country Springs Hotel and Conference Center, Pewaukee, WI
Do you want to improve your donors’ experience, digitize fundraising efforts, and increase your revenue? Then come see Heidi in Pewaukee at this great conference!
Stop by our booth in the exhibit hall and we’ll demonstrate Greater Giving Mobile Bidding and Go Time. You’ll learn about the latest fundraising trends for 2016. We will also have Auction Planners, Best Practices for Mobile Bidding Events, giveaways and enter to win a $100 Visa gift card.
