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Webinar: Embracing the Moment – A practical guide for executing a virtual fundraising auction
2020-04-08 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | WA
These are unprecedented times but it doesn’t mean you have to cancel your event.
Embrace the moment and go virtual with your auction. It sounds scary, but it doesn’t have to be. Virtual events are not new and you are likely already working with vendors that have the expertise you need to execute a virtual auction for your organization. Much of the strategy you’ve built to fundraise for your organization stays the same, you just have to switch tactics to move away from a live event and into the virtual world.
This webinar with Beth Sandefur Events will cover the following topics:

What elements of your fundraising auction stay the same when you switch to a virtual format?
What elements of your auction change?
Adapting the pace of an auction to fit a virtual model
Key vendors for virtual auctions
Virtual auction solutions for every budget
Tips on how to create online engagement opportunities during a virtual auction

About Beth Sandefur:
Beth is a seasoned event planner with a strong background in development and hands-on experience with theatrical production. Her efforts focus on planning and execution of fundraising galas, typically with a large auction component. As a planner, she believes in working with clients to find the inefficiencies and redundancies in their systems to create a streamlined approach, keeping the organizational mission in the forefront, while still throwing a great party. She also works as a consultant to help clients integrate their annual fundraising event into year-round donor development through auction data collection & analysis as well as creating comprehensive sponsorship proposal strategies.

Super Fundraising Auction Seminar - Fayetteville, NC
2020-03-18 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Volta Space, 114 Otis F. Jones Parkway, Fayetteville, NC, 28301, United States
Super Fundraising Auction Seminar
Reaching Your Goals with Seven Super Revenue Streams
Wednesday, March 18, 2020 – Fayetteville, NC

Presented by Parker Benefit Auctions

Location:
Volta Space
114 Otis F. Jones Parkway
Fayetteville, NC 28301

1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Taught by World Class Benefit Auction Specialists and Fundraising Consultants:
Michael and Carol Parker of Parker Benefit Auctions

During the seminar…

Learn the secret techniques professional event fundraisers use to meet your fundraising goals
Learn a new strategic way to plan your fundraiser
Learn how to set Fundraising goals
Learn how to use the 7 Super Revenue Streams to meet your goals

Early Bird Price through March 14th! $29.95114 Otis F. Jnorth
Regular Price $49.95

Register Now!

Super Fundraising Auction Seminar - Charlotte, NC
2020-03-04 11:30 - 13:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Hygge CoWorking at Camp North End, 330 Camp Road, Charlotte, NC, 28206, United States
Super Fundraising Auction Seminar
Reaching Your Goals with Seven Super Revenue Streams
Wednesday, March 4, 2020 – Charlotte, NC

Presented by Parker Benefit Auctions & Star Insurance Group

Location:
Hygge CoWorking at Camp North End
330 Camp Road
Charlotte, NC 28206

11:30 AM – 1:30 PM

Taught by World Class Benefit Auction Specialists and Fundraising Consultants:
Michael and Carol Parker of Parker Benefit Auctions

During the seminar…

Learn the secret techniques professional event fundraisers use to meet your fundraising goals
Learn a new strategic way to plan your fundraiser
Learn how to set Fundraising goals
Learn how to use the 7 Super Revenue Streams to meet your goals

Early Bird Price through February 28! $29.95
Regular Price $49.95

Register Now!

Raising Paddles 2020 - Chicago, IL
2020-02-20 09:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Maggiano’s Streets of Woodfield, 1901 Woodfield Road, Schaumburg, IL, 60173, United States
Register today to join us for a day of learning in Chicago!

Come join us for an exciting day as we provide informative sessions on all things gala. Our goal is to provide an entertaining event that will give you access to subject matter experts on aspects of gala planning. Our focus will be on full guest experience, so you can enjoy the day as an attendee, including a mock auction, entertainment, and full guest experience from check-in to check-out. Three professional auctioneers will be leading the sessions, each with over 20 years of experience in the fundraising space. This workshop will cover all aspects of fundraising for your gala or fundraiser, from the planning phase to the execution of a successful event.

Thursday, February 20th
9:00 AM-3:00 PM

Maggiano’s
Streets of Woodfield
1901 Woodfield Road
Schaumburg, IL 60173

$50 Per Person

Included in your admission: Seminar, lunch, entertainment, chance to win over $20k in prizes for your next event, meet & greet with event sponsors.
Featured Topics: Event Planning, Audience Development, Board Engagement, Revenue Enhancement, and Donor Stewardship

Register today!

Raising Paddles 2020 - St. Louis, MO
2020-02-19 09:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Maggiano’s, 2 The Blvd, Richmond Heights, MO, 63117, United States
Register today to join us for a day of learning in St. Louis!

Come join us for an exciting day as we provide informative sessions on all things gala. Our goal is to provide an entertaining event that will give you access to subject matter experts on aspects of gala planning. Our focus will be on full guest experience, so you can enjoy the day as an attendee, including a mock auction, entertainment, and full guest experience from check-in to check-out. Three professional auctioneers will be leading the sessions, each with over 20 years of experience in the fundraising space. This workshop will cover all aspects of fundraising for your gala or fundraiser, from the planning phase to the execution of a successful event.

Wednesday, February 19, 2020
9:00 AM-3:00 PM

Maggiano’s
2 The Blvd
Richmond Heights, MO 63117

$50 Per Person

Included in your admission: Seminar, lunch, entertainment, chance to win over $20k in prizes for your next event, meet & greet with event sponsors.
Featured Topics: Event Planning, Audience Development, Board Engagement, Revenue Enhancement, and Donor Stewardship

Register today!

Illinois State Auctioneers Association Conference-Peoria, IL
2020-02-15 - 2020-02-17 | Peoria Marriott Pere Marquette, 501 Main Street, Peoria, IL, 61602, United States
2020 Illinois State Auctioneers Association Conference
Feb 15-17, 2020
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 2020 Illinois State Auctioneers Association Conference. Debby will be in Illinois to demonstrate Greater Giving Online Bidding and Go Time for fundraising events and you’ll learn about the latest fundraising trends. We will also have Auction Planners, Best Practices for Online Bidding Events, and a drawing to donate in your name $100 to the non-profit of your choice and a copy of our 26 Auction Revenue Enhancer book.

Webinar: The Truth About The Top 5 Auction Myths with Kilbreath Auctions
2020-02-12 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | WA
This Webinar is available on-demand—watch it now!
The Truth About the Top 5 Auction Myths
One of the main things your auctioneer should be doing is consulting. Your auctioneer does 50, 75, 100 events a year – so they should be taking information from those events and helping you decide best practices for your event. 80% of what the auctioneer does should be spent before your event – making sure the plan is set for you to raise the most money possible for your organization. We know how difficult it is to plan an event, and in this webinar, we will debunk common auction myths.
During the webinar, Stephen will cover:

Do more auction items and more guests mean more money?
Can you predict how much money you will make at your event?
Does it really matter who the auctioneer is?

Live Webinar – Wednesday, February 12th, 2020
2:00 pm-3:00 pm Eastern / 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Pacific
*Can’t attend live? Register anyway and receive the recording after the webinar!

Your Presenter:
Stephen Kilbreath. Kilbreath Auctions
Stephen has been a fundraising auctioneer since the early 90s, calling hundreds of auctions and raising millions of dollars. Stephen’s sincerity, authenticity and a terrific understanding of benefit auctions make him stand out. His style is entertaining and conversational-making it an enjoyable and memorable evening for your guests. Stephen excels at connecting and reading his audiences, all resulting in generating the most revenue possible for his auction clients.
He has taught classes, and has mentored auctioneers across the country and has earned the rare Benefit Auction Specialist designation through the National Auctioneers Association. Less than 1% of auctioneers nationally have achieved that designation!
Not only is Stephen a top benefit auctioneer in the Northwest-his name may be familiar because of his long broadcasting career. He was on the morning radio for more than 20 years. Currently, he can be seen on KING-5 television.
Stephen lives in Snoqualmie, WA where he enjoys his two boys Ben (13), and Jack (9).

What's New Webinar | Greater Giving
2020-01-30 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | WA
Join our “What’s New Webinar” on Thurs. 1/30 10am PST to find out about the latest Greater Giving release.
We’re excited to share new features that will maximize your sponsorship and revenue dollars, along with our latest market trend resources!

Prosperity and Beyond: Fundraising in the "Soaring '20's"
2020-01-28 11:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Cinnabar Hills Golf Club, 23600 McKean Road, San Jose, CA, 95141, United States
Register today to join us for…
2020 Vision Event: Prosperity and Beyond
Fundraising in the “Soaring 20’s”

Join Silicon Valley’s Award Winning Fundraising Strategist, thought leader and entrepreneur to realize your road map to the most philanthropic wealth in the history of the world. Dee Dee Kiesow will reveal the 5 things you need to do to have your best years ahead. Joining Dee Dee will be a group of mastermind experts in the fields of non-profit marketing, advertising, storytelling, event production, and digital photo marketing to get you to your own “Soaring 20’s”
You are guaranteed to transform yourself and your nonprofit’s bottom line:
*Marketing and strategic planning now for women controlling 2/3 of private wealth by 2029
*Being prepared for your windfall with the 4-Trillion Dollar transfer of wealth in the next 8 years
*Entrepreneurial development techniques to compete in the New Social Impact Sector
*The number one way to get instant money and long term donors
*Interactive Mock Fundraising Event you can repeat yourself
*Thousands of dollars of free prizes you can turn into cash.

Webinar: Creating Sponsorship Partnerships that Last with Swaim Strategies
2020-01-15 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | WA
This Webinar is available on-demand—watch it now!

Creating Sponsorship Partnerships that Last
Securing sponsors for your event is imperative for your fundraising success. Getting sponsors to say ‘yes’ to your proposal is just part of the work, however. Properly managing your relationship with your sponsors is essential. It’s the hard work that will make their experience of working with you beneficial to their organization and will help you more easily bring them on board year after year.
Creating a system of mindful stewardship will enable you to create the passionate support your mission and work deserve. We will discuss how to engage your sponsors and invest the resources to develop lasting partnerships.
In this webinar, Dwight will cover:

Design a sponsorship proposal
Prospect/map potential sponsors
Identify benefits to offer sponsors
Be a good partner
Manage sponsor relations

Live Webinar – Wednesday, January 15th, 2020
2:00 pm-3:00 pm Eastern / 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Pacific
*Can’t attend live? Register anyway and receive the recording after the webinar!

Your Presenter:
Dwight Adkins, Swaim Strategies
Dwight Adkins is the sponsorship whisperer. Dwight believes that relationships are the key and the more you invest in them the richer your community will be. He has more than 25 years of experience in development, fundraising and creating mission-centered events. He utilizes that vast expanse of knowledge to impact nonprofit clients through his work as Senior Project Manager at Swaim Strategies. He has spoken nationwide about sponsorship and the impact of a thoughtful fundraising strategy.

Virginia Auctioneers Association Annual Conference - Leesburg, VA
2020-01-10 - 2020-01-11 | Landsdown Resort & Spa, 44050 Woodridge Parkway, Leesburg, VA, 20176, United States
2020 Virginia Auctioneers Association Annual Conference
January 10-11, 2020
Do you want to help your nonprofit clients be better organized, digitize their fundraising efforts and increase their revenue? Are you looking to increase your value proposition to non-profits? Are you looking for a partner who sends business back to you? Come see us at Virginia Auctioneers Association 2020 Annual Conference. Kim Bauman will be in Virginia to demonstrate Greater Giving Online Bidding and Go Time for fundraising events and you’ll learn about the latest fundraising trends. We will also have Auction Planners, Best Practices for Online Bidding Events, and a drawing for a $100 Amazon gift card + our 26 Auction Revenue Enhancer book.
Jan 10-11
Landsdown Resort & Spa
44050 Woodridge Parkway
Leesburg VA 20176

Pennsylvania Auctioneers Association Conference and Tradeshow-Harrisburg, PA
2020-01-08 - 2020-01-11 | Sheraton Harrisburg-Hershey, 4650 Lindle Road, Harrisburg, PA, 17111, United States
72nd Annual PAA Conference and Tradeshow Jan 8-11
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 72nd Annual PAA Conference and Tradeshow. Debby will be in Pennsylvania to demonstrate Greater Giving Online Bidding and Go Time for fundraising events and you’ll learn about the latest fundraising trends. We will also have Auction Planners, Best Practices for Online Bidding Events, and a drawing for a $100 Amazon gift card + our 26 Auction Revenue Enhancer book.
Sheraton Harrisburg-Hershey
4650 Lindle Road
Harrisburg PA 17111
Register Here: https://paauctioneers.org/news/paa-annual-conference

Colorado Auctioneers Association Annual Conference - Denver, CO
2020-01-02 - 2020-01-05 | Renaissance Stapleton Hotel, 3801 Quebec St., Denver, CO, 80207, 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 2020 Annual Conference. Grant and Debby will be in Colorado to demonstrate Greater Giving Online Bidding and Go Time for fundraising events and you’ll learn about the latest fundraising trends. We will also have Auction Planners, Best Practices for Online Bidding Events, and a drawing for a $100 Amazon gift card + our 26 Auction Revenue Enhancer book.
January 3-5
Renaissance Denver Stapleton
3801 Quebec Street
Denver, CO 80207

Webinar: Auction Procurement - Maximizing Your ROI on Time and Effort with DonationMatch
2019-12-11 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | WA
Auction Procurement – Maximizing Your ROI on Time and Effort: Lessons from 50+ Auctions and 200+ Conversations with Corporate Decision-Makers
Renee Zau knows how time-consuming auction planning can be. After serving on 50+ committees, she founded DonationMatch–an online platform that helps nonprofits secure in-kind gifts. Hear from the expert herself as she shares tips and tricks on setting up an auction for success from the very beginning. This webinar is a deep-dive into the first stage of the process–auction item procurement. After all, there’s no better way to generate excitement around your event than having awesome prizes up for grabs!
In this webinar, Renee will cover:

Prioritizing your donor outreach to save time and effort
Engaging your board and committee to maximize results
Reaching out to non-retail companies for auction sponsorships
Creating unique packages and auction prizes
And more!

Whether your event is one month or six months away, learn how to make the most of your remaining time and surpass your fundraising goals.
Live Webinar – Wednesday, December 11th, 2019
2:00 pm-3:00 pm Eastern / 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Pacific
*Can’t attend live? Register anyway and receive the recording after the webinar!

Your Presenter:
Renee Zau, Founder and CEO, DonationMatch

Renee started serving on fundraising committees nearly 20 years ago. All too familiar with the arduous process of securing auction donations, as well as the challenges on the giving side as a multiple-location business owner and mentor, she decided to launch DonationMatch, a self-service platform that streamlines how donor companies and nonprofit organizations connect. The first of its kind, DonationMatch has facilitated in-kind contributions worth more than $40 million to date. Each year, over 10,000 fundraising events rely on DonationMatch for easy, efficient donation procurement.
A native Californian, Renee resides in San Diego and is actively involved with several local organizations including San Diego Social Venture Partners, Startup San Diego, and the Parent Connection. In addition to running DonationMatch, Renee co-hosts the podcast Events with Benefits, serves as Outreach Director for San Diego AMA’s Cause Conference, and is the resident cause marketing guru at Hera Hub Sorrento Valley.

This Webinar is available on-demand—watch it now!

Raising Paddles Seminar - El Paso 2019
2019-12-10 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | DoubleTree Hotel El Paso, 600 N El Paso St, El Paso, TX, 79901, United States
Register today to join us for a day of learning in El Paso!
Come join us for an exciting day as we provide informative sessions on all things gala. Our goal is to provide an entertaining event that will give you access to subject matter experts on aspects of gala planning. Our focus will be on a full guest experience, so you can enjoy the day as an attendee, including a mock auction, entertainment, and a full guest experience from check-in to check-out. Three professional auctioneers will be leading the sessions, each with over 20 years of experience in the fundraising space. This workshop will cover all aspects of fundraising for your gala or fundraiser, from the planning phase to the execution of a successful event the night of your event.
Tuesday, December 10th, 2019
9:00 AM-3:00 PM

DoubleTree Hotel – Sky Lounge
600 N El Paso St.
El Paso, TX 79901
$50 Per Person
Included in your admission: Seminar, lunch, entertainment, chance to win over $20k in prizes for your next event, meet & greet with event sponsors.
Featured Topics: Event Planning, Audience Development, Board Engagement, Revenue Enhancement, and Donor Stewardship

AFP Congress - Toronto
2019-11-25 - 2019-11-27 | Metro Toronto Convention Centre, 255 Front St. W., Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2W6, Canada
Join Greater Giving at AFP Congress in Toronto! This is one of the great international fundraising conferences and we are delighted to be exhibiting this year. The conference is on November 25-27, 2019 and is packed with new ideas, networking, and great colleagues. Be sure to stop by our booth in the exhibit hall!

Raising Paddles Seminar - Kansas City 2019
2019-11-14 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Indian Hills Country Club, 6847 Tomahawk Rd., Mission Hills, KS, 66208, United States
Register today to join us for a day of learning in Kansas City!
Come join us for an exciting day as we provide informative sessions on all things gala. Our goal is to provide an entertaining event that will give you access to subject matter experts on aspects of gala planning. Our focus will be on a full guest experience, so you can enjoy the day as an attendee, including a mock auction, entertainment, and a full guest experience from check-in to check-out. Three professional auctioneers will be leading the sessions, each with over 20 years of experience in the fundraising space. This workshop will cover all aspects of fundraising for your gala or fundraiser, from the planning phase to the execution of a successful event the night of your event.
Thursday, November 14th, 2019
9:00 AM-3:00 PM

Indian Hills Country Club
6847 Tomahawk Rd.
Mission Hills, KS 66208

$50 Per Person
Included in your admission: Seminar, lunch, entertainment, chance to win over $20k in prizes for your next event, meet & greet with event sponsors.
Featured Topics: Event Planning, Audience Development, Board Engagement, Revenue Enhancement, and Donor Stewardship

Elevate: Fundraising Event Conference 2019 Portland, OR
2019-11-13 - 2019-11-15 | McMenamins Kennedy School, 5736 NE 33rd Ave, Portland, OR, 97211, United States
Send your fundraising event to school!

Join us and you’ll learn strategy, gain best practices and develop a plan to take your fundraising event to new heights.
This three-day conference at McMenamins Kennedy School is a chance to hit the pause button on your event cycle and look at how you can create a bigger impact with your fundraising events. We will spend the first-day learning theory and best practices. Day two will be the chance to learn specifics about sponsorship, donor cultivation, and programming. And day three is your chance to go behind the scenes, learn best practice logistics and create your plan for the next steps that will put you on a path to event success.
Topics will include:

The psychology of giving
How to inspire audiences
Corporate sponsorship
Donor stewardship through events
Raising more money in your appeal
Data management
Sharing your story
Using videos to raise money
Auction strategy
And more…

Beyond Fundraising! Donor-Focused High-Profit Benefits, Auctions and Galas with Kathy Kingston Providence, RI
2019-10-17 13:00 - 16:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Hilton Garden Inn-Providence, 200 India St., Providence, RI, 02903, United States
Join us!
Thursday, October 17th – Providence, RI
STOP doing the same events.
START inspiring generous donors.
STEP UP to a powerful new paradigm.
PUT DONORS FIRST
Strategically designed benefits, auctions, and galas are a lucrative catalyst to transform guests into loyal donors.
Highly Interactive Seminar
You’ll take a deep dive into top strategies to execute fundraising events in a fresh way that translates into generous involved donors and turbocharged revenue.
We are talking doubling and even quadrupling your net profit.
Kathy will share the exact details from real cases so you can raise more too.
Even more, you’ll learn how to:

Attract new donors and keep donors after your event
Communicate the impact of your donors’ gifts
Fire up high-profit revenue streams
Ignite a passion for your mission
Design an inspiring mission-driven on-stage program
Rivet guests and drive donations with perfervid stories
Initiate a post-gala donor development strategy

You’ll Receive:
A personally signed copy of A Higher Bid ($45 value)
Bonus gifts: special reports, checklists ($250 value)
Meet presenter and author Kathy Kingston – Ask Kathy anything (Priceless!)
3-hour interactive seminar packed with fundraising gems ($250 value)
Fee:
$59 per person ($79 after October 8th)
$39 each for persons from the same organization ($59 after October 8th)
Time:
Registration: 1:00pm – 1:29pm
Seminar: 1:30pm – 4:30pm

Webinar-How to manage and engage volunteers with Perry Consulting LLC
2019-10-09 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | WA
This Webinar is available on-demand—watch it now!

How to manage and engage volunteers
Volunteerism is a universal construct and a critical resource for nonprofit organizations. It’s important to sustain the flow of your volunteer pool by implementing tools and processes that create a mutually beneficial relationship.
Attending this webinar you will:
1. Learn the 4 steps of the volunteer management cycle
2. Ensure your volunteer program is integrated throughout the organization
3. Ensure you are utilizing volunteers to their advantage (and yours)
Live Webinar – Wednesday, October 9th, 2019
11:00 am – 12:00 pm Pacific
*Can’t attend live? Register anyway and receive the recording after the webinar!
Your Presenter:
Nicole V. Bennett, Owner – Perry Consulting LLC

Nicole V. Bennett has over 20 years of experience in the nonprofit sector. Nicole is currently the principal at Perry Consulting, providing event/meeting planning and executive coaching services to nonprofits and corporations. Nicole has a B.A. in Psychology, a Certificate in Business Administration and Management from Loyola Marymount University and is a trained Dispute Resolution Act Mediator (from Loyola Law School). Nicole has contributed to local publications and is a sought after speaker/trainer; most recently she spoke at the Arizona Summit on Volunteerism and Civic Engagement presented by the Governor’s Office of Youth, Faith and Family.

Thought Leadership Summit
2019-09-12 16:00 - 2019-09-13 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | The Sentinel Hotel, 614 SW 11th Ave, Portland, OR, 97205, United States
Connecting remarkable fundraisers to collaborate, learn, and become inspired.
Portland, OR—September 12th & 13th, 2019
The Thought Leadership Summit is two packed days of networking, discussions, and powerful training. Since 2014, this event has been a prime opportunity for our clients to deepen their relationship with Greater Giving and for our team members to create powerful connections with over 50 trailblazers in nonprofit fundraising.
The event is open to all current Greater Giving clients looking to learn more about fundraising trends, advance their skills, share their knowledge and provide feedback.
Don’t just take our word for it, hear what last year’s attendees have to say.
Reasons to Attend

Make connections with like-minded professionals
A small, intimate setting with key Greater Giving stakeholders
Engaging roundtable discussions on the future direction of fundraising
In-depth discussions on how Greater Giving can better meet your needs

Register today!

Rocky Mountain Philanthropy Institute-Breckenridge, CO
2019-09-12 - 2019-09-13 | Beaver Run Resort, 620 Village Rd, Breckenridge, CO, 80424, United States
Join us at… Rocky Mountain Philanthropy Institute (RMPI)
September 12 – 13
Beaver Run Resort – Breckinridge, CO
Join the Association of Fundraising Professionals Colorado Chapter for an engaging and informative conference, the Rocky Mountain Philanthropy Institute (RMPI) on September 12-13, 2019 in Breckenridge. Featuring several breakout sessions and keynote speaker, Vu Le. Vu Le writes the popular Nonprofit AF blog. Known for his sense of humor and irreverence, Vu is a writer, speaker, vegan, Pisces, and the ED of Rainier Valley Corps. Vu’s passion to make the world better drove him into the field of nonprofit work, where he learned we should take our work seriously, but not ourselves as fundraisers.
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 2019. We will also have Auction Planners, giveaways and enter to win an Amazon gift card!
Schedule:
Start your learning early with these additional sessions available on Thursday afternoon. Better Together: Summit on Creating Connections for Colorado where we’ll openly discuss how to break down silos within and between organizations. You’ll hear success stories from leaders in the field (including Reggie Rivers and keynote speaker Vu Le) and contribute to a state-wide conversation about how to build the connections that will move the entire Colorado nonprofit sector forward.
And whatever you do, don’t miss the free cocktail reception and silent auction on Thursday evening for some of the best networking opportunities of the conference.
Thursday

2:00 – 5:00 p.m. – Better Together: Summit on Creating Connections for Colorado (additional $60)
5:30 – 7:00 p.m. – Cocktail Reception and Silent Auction (included in registration price)

Friday

8:00 a.m. – Registration opens and light Continental breakfast
8:30 a.m. – Keynote Address, Vu Le — Bringing an End to the Nonprofit Hunger Games
10:00 a.m. – Breakout Session #1
11:30 – Lunch
12:00 — Plenary Session, Alice Ferris — Put Your Mask On First: Ikigai and the Modern Fundraiser
1:30 – Breakout Session #2
3:00 – Breakout Session #3
4:15 – Wrap Up Celebration

Register by August 9 to save $40 with Early-Bird Pricing!
The conference is just $250 for AFP members, or $300 for non-members, but save another $40 with Early Bird pricing when you register before August 3, 2018.

Webinar-Equity in Your Fundraising Events with Swaim Strategies
2019-08-14 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | WA
This Webinar is available on-demand—watch it now!

Equity in Your Fundraising Events
Your events need to be accessible. Design them for your entire community with simple adjustments to your materials, program, and marketing to deepen your relationship with your supporters. Develop best practices for your event vendors for inclusive elements and build a team with a common mission. Engage all levels of supporters in your fundraising to develop sustainability for your work.
Live Webinar – Wednesday, August 14th, 2019
11:00 am – 12:00 pm Pacific
*Can’t attend live? Register anyway and receive the recording after the webinar!

Your Presenter:
Samantha Swaim, Swaim Strategies
Samantha Swaim has more than 20 years of event planning and fundraising expertise. She founded Swaim Strategies, a fundraising event consultancy, in 2004, working internationally with nonprofit organizations to produce impactful events that move missions forward. Samantha is the co-author of “Planning a Successful Major Donor Event” and the founder of the annual Elevate fundraising event conference. She travels internationally to teach nonprofit professionals the tools they need to elevate their impact through events.

Raising Paddles Seminar-St. Louis 2019
2019-08-07 09:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Missouri Athletic Club, 1777 Des Peres Rd, Town and Country, MO, 63131, United States
Register today to join us for a day of learning in St. Louis!
Come join us for an exciting day as we provide informative sessions on all things gala. Our goal is to provide an entertaining event that will give you access to subject matter experts on aspects of gala planning. Our focus will be on a full guest experience, so you can enjoy the day as an attendee, including a mock auction, entertainment, and a full guest experience from check-in to check-out. Three professional auctioneers will be leading the sessions, each with over 20 years of experience in the fundraising space. This workshop will cover all aspects of fundraising for your gala or fundraiser, from the planning phase to the execution of a successful event the night of your event.
Wednesday, August 7th, 2019
9:00 AM-3:00 PM

Missouri Athletic Club
1777 Des Peres Rd.
Town & Country, MO 63131

$50 Per Person
Included in your admission: Seminar, lunch, entertainment, chance to win over $20k in prizes for your next event, meet & greet with event sponsors.
Featured Topics: Event Planning, Audience Development, Board Engagement, Revenue Enhancement, and Donor Stewardship

Raising Paddles Seminar-Chicago 2019
2019-08-06 09:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Hotel Arista, 2139 City Gate Ln., Naperville, IL, 60563, United States
Register today to join us for a day of learning in Chicago!
Come join us for an exciting day as we provide informative sessions on all things gala. Our goal is to provide an entertaining event that will give you access to subject matter experts on aspects of gala planning. Our focus will be on a full guest experience, so you can enjoy the day as an attendee, including a mock auction, entertainment, and a full guest experience from check-in to check-out. Three professional auctioneers will be leading the sessions, each with over 20 years of experience in the fundraising space. This workshop will cover all aspects of fundraising for your gala or fundraiser, from the planning phase to the execution of a successful event the night of your event.
Tuesday, August 6th, 2019
9:00 AM-3:00 PM

Hotel Arista
2139 City Gate Ln.
Naperville, IL 60563

$50 Per Person
Included in your admission: Seminar, lunch, entertainment, chance to win over $20k in prizes for your next event, meet & greet with event sponsors.
Featured Topics: Event Planning, Audience Development, Board Engagement, Revenue Enhancement, and Donor Stewardship

Webinar-Turn guests into raving fans and make more money at your next fundraiser with Tribe Table
2019-07-10 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | WA
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Turn guests into raving fans and make more money at your next fundraiser
Have you ever attended an event and found yourself wondering why you came in the first place? Maybe you didn’t connect with anyone else there, didn’t like the food, or just found the whole thing to be dull.
Now, have you ever attended an event that was energetic and lively? Where you met great people who shared your values and went home excited to see what they would do next?
Most people have been to both of these types of events. And while it’s easy to judge an event as a “good” or “bad” experience, it can be difficult to put your finger on exactly what makes an event fun or a flop.
The good news is that all successful events have a few core things in common. There is a certain system that can make any event great, no matter the size, theme, or budget. In this webinar, you’ll learn the best strategies to plan a fun, sustainable fundraiser that your guests will love and will grow in profit year after year.
Live Webinar – Wednesday, July 10th, 2019
11:00 am – 12:00 pm Pacific
*Can’t attend live? Register anyway and receive the recording after the webinar!

Your Presenter:
Quierra Trammel, Fundraising Event Consultant, Tribe Table

Quierra helps people to plan successful, sustainable fundraising events with less stress and more profit. Her mission is to rid the world of events with dry chicken, boring speakers, and people waiting patiently to go home.
As a professional event planner and fundraising consultant, she’s done over 100 events ranging from intimate happy hours that keep donors engaged to galas with hundreds of attendees and 6-figure profits.
Her goal is to share what she’s learned about putting on successful fundraisers in order to make it easier for good people to positively impact their communities. She believes that we all have the privilege and the responsibility to give back in a way that is meaningful, fulfilling, and full of the magic that happens when people come together.
Whether you’re planning your first fundraiser or just looking to strengthen your skills so that you can better support your community through an event, Tribe Table can give you the tips, tools, and resources you need to help you along the way.

National Auctioneers Association 2019 Conference and Show-New Orleans, LA
2019-07-09 - 2019-07-13 | Hilton New Orleans Riverside, 2 Poydras St., New Orleans, LA, 70130, United States
July 9, 2019 – July 13, 2019
Booth 4
All our bags are packed and we’re leaving on a jet plane. We hope to see you at the 2019 National Auctioneers Conference & Show where we have games, a giveaway, auction planners and friendly faces to answer your fundraising event software questions.
Did you know that we pay for referrals that turn into clients? Come by and talk to us about our partner program! Pick up an application, and have a quick demonstration of our product.
We can’t wait to see you!

What's New in Fundraising Auctions 2019 Seminar-Boise, ID
2019-06-19 09:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | The Grove Hotel, 245 S Capitol Blvd, Boise, ID, 83702, United States
What’s New in Fundraising Auctions 2019 – Your Guide to the latest Tips, Tricks, and Trends
Wednesday, June 19th, 2019
Our two 90 minute sessions will deliver focused content specific to auction fundraising trends – we’ll share data, ideas, best practices and anecdotes from the thousands of auctions we are fortunate enough to be a part of from across the country.
In addition, we’ll have grab bags, raffles and games with great prizes – we’ll also provide plenty of snacks and refreshments!
Our content has been developed by John Chase – Sr. Manager of Customer Success at Greater Giving. John has participated in the success of hundreds of non-profit auctions across the country and creates engaging and adaptable content for organizations to access the ideas that are creating buzz and raising money at events across the country.
Session 1- 9:00 am-11:00 am
Session 2-1:00 pm-3:00 pm
*Choose the time that works best for you! The same content will be covered at both sessions.
Location: The Grove Hotel, Ivy Room

Fundraising Day in Maryland Conference-Baltimore, MD
2019-06-10 07:30 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | BWI Airport Marriott, 1743 W. Nursery Rd., Linthicum Heights, MD, 21090, United States
Fundraising Day in Maryland delivers dynamic programming for fundraisers at all levels of experience and in all types of organizations. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned professional, full-time fundraiser or consultant, Fundraising Day in Maryland has the skills-sharpening workshops and networking opportunities you need. Greater Giving is excited to exhibit at this fantastic conference and hope to see you there!

What's New in Fundraising Auctions 2019-Palm Springs, CA
2019-06-06 | Hyatt Palm Springs, 285 N Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs, CA, 92262, United States
What’s New in Fundraising Auctions 2019 – Your Guide to the latest Tips, Tricks, and Trends
Thursday, June 6th, 2019
Presented by Greater Giving & Event Solutions
Our two 80 minute sessions will deliver focused content specific to auction fundraising trends – we’ll share data, ideas, best practices and anecdotes from auctions we are fortunate enough to be a part of from across the country.
In addition, we’ll have grab bags, raffles and games with great prizes – we’ll also provide plenty of snacks and refreshments!
Our content has been curated and will be presented by Eileen Hayden – founder of Event Solutions. Eileen has more than 25 years of experience in non-profit fundraising event management, helping organizations maximize growth and streamlined management of their galas, auctions and golf tournaments.
We are thrilled that Event Solutions is partnering with Greater Giving to offer a seminar packed with valuable information, tools and best practices that you can apply to your fundraising!
Session 1- 9:00 am-11:00 am
Session 2-1:00 pm-3:00 pm
*Choose the time that works best for you! The same content will be covered at both sessions.
Location: Hyatt Palm Springs, Palm Canyon Room
