Greater Giving Blog

Virginia Auctioneers Association Annual Convention-Richmond, VA
2019-01-11 - 2019-01-12 | 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 Debby and Shane at the Virginia Auctioneers Association 2019 Annual Conference.
Greater Giving 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.

Colorado Auctioneers Association Convention-Aurora, CO
2019-01-03 - 2019-01-06 | Denver Airport Marriott at Gateway Park, 16455 E. 40th Circle, Aurora, CO, 80011, 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 61st Annual Conference January 3-6, 2019.
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.

Lunch & Learn Hosted by Fund Your Org-Oklahoma City, OK
2018-12-12 11:30 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | OSU Student Center, Conference South, 900 N. Portland Ave., Oklahoma City, OK, 73107, United States
Join Rick Miller and the Fund Your Org Team for a Lunch and Learn sponsored by Greater Giving!
During your lunch hour, learn about event fundraising software & mobile bidding.

Ready to automate your registration, check in and check out? Interested in mobile bidding? Want to simplify the process? Learn how to choose the right software that will best support your fundraising efforts.

Greater Giving team member Aimee will be on hand to answer all your questions.

To register to attend, please call Lyndsey at 918.878.8152

Webinar-The Art of the Special Appeal with Samantha Swaim
2018-12-12 11:00 - 12:00
This Webinar is available on-demand—watch it now!

The Art of the Special Appeal-Getting the Most Out of the Room

The special appeal is your biggest opportunity to raise funds the day of your event. Do you have a strategy in place for how to execute your special appeal?
In this webinar, we will take a look at the essential components of an effective appeal and delve into how to tell a compelling story to connect donors to your work in a way that will encourage them to give. We will also cover the logistics of an appeal the ensure that you capitalize on the moment and convert that into effective fundraising.
Learn to:

Effectively tell your story to engage donors
Place your appeal at the best point in your program to maximize donations
Leverage challenge gifts or grants
Identify giving levels
Prep your speakers
Set your starting levels
Work with your emcee and auctioneer for a fantastic appeal

Live Webinar – Wednesday, December 12th, 2018
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
With a background in fundraising and development, as well as theatre and television production, Samantha founded Swaim Strategies in 2004 because she believes in the power of bringing people together. By designing events that uniquely fit each organization’s mission, she captures both the fun and the funds. Samantha’s passion is implementing strategy and education to provide nonprofit leaders the tools they need to increase fundraising and reduce workload. As a teacher, her goal is to provide nonprofits with the tactics to yield results and reach goals.

End of Year Giving: How it Works
2018-12-05 11:00 - 12:00
We will be going over the basics of Giving Tuesday and End of The Year Giving.

Host David Foster will share 7 creative ways to boost end of year giving and a three-part plan for how to connect with donors. During the webinar, we will show how you can build a Virtual Food Drive using Greater Giving from start to finish. Post-webinar the recorded video will be added to help center for future viewing.

Wed, Dec 5th, 2018 11am – 12pm Pacific
*Can’t attend live? Register anyway and receive the recording after the webinar!

Minnesota Council of Nonprofits Annual Conference-St. Paul, MN
2018-11-14 - 2018-11-15 | Saint Paul RiverCentre, 175 W Kellogg Blvd, MN, 55102, United States
Minnesota fundraisers who will be attending the MCN Annual Conference, be sure to stop by our table in the exhibit area! Brad will be on hand to discuss your fundraising events, give out some great resources and you can enter to win a $100 Amazon gift card. Looking forward to seeing you in Saint Paul!

Webinar: Board Engagement – How to Maximize Board Power for Your Next Special Event
2018-11-07 11:00 - 12:00
Board Engagement – How to Maximize Board Power for Your Next Special Event
Would you like your next special event to make more money? Have a powerful board presence? Leave you and your team feeling refreshed? Of course, you do!
Join Renee Jones, International Champion Auctioneer, and Certified Benefit Specialist as she takes you through proven techniques to increase revenue, reduce cost, energize supporters and make your next special event the best it can be. Come and get an insiders look from an auctioneer who hosts countless record-breaking auctions each year.
During the webinar, Renee will cover:

Board Dynamics – Understanding Strengths & Weaknesses
Social Math at Special Events – Mission & Vision Focuses Appeals
How to Convert Board Members into Year-Round Advocates

Live Webinar – Wednesday, November 7th, 2018
11:00 am – 12:00 pm Pacific
*Can’t attend live? Register anyway and receive the recording after the webinar!

Your Presenter:
Renee Jones, CAI, AARE, BAS, CES, National Fundraising Solutions
Renee’s passion for fundraising was instilled in her by her parents who centered their family activities around volunteerism, fundraising and bettering the communities they lived in. Her first official fundraiser was when she joined forces with her childhood mentor to save and restore the Santa Fe Depot in the community her parents had retired in after leaving Houston. Renee was twelve at the time! The foundation of her charitable commitment was solidified before she graduated college and she has raised over 900 million dollars in the last three decades for deserving nonprofits across the United States. Renee currently serves on three boards in addition to teaching other development professionals techniques like you on how to take your next special event to the next level of success!

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Webinar-Year-End Fundraising: Double Donations with Matching Gifts
2018-10-18 11:00 - 12:00
Year-End Fundraising: Double Donations with Matching Gifts
As you make your year-end fundraising appeals, learn how to double those donations by incorporate matching gifts. The presenter will discuss the most effective ways to market matching gifts and boost your year-end fundraising as well as your Giving Tuesday results.
Live Webinar – Thursday, October 18th, 2018
11:00 am – 12:00 pm Pacific
*Can’t attend live? Register anyway and receive the recording after the webinar!

Your Presenter:
Shelby Grossman, Double the Donation
Shelby is a Marketing Specialist for Double the Donation, the leading provider of tools to nonprofits helping them raise more money from corporate matching gift and volunteer grant programs. Shelby earned a Bachelor of Science in Telecommunications from the University of Florida and studied writing at New York University.

Nonprofit Storytelling Conference-Orlando, FL
2018-10-15 - 2018-10-17 | Hyatt Regency Orlando, 9801 International Dr., Orlando, FL, 32819, United States
Are you traveling to Orlando to join the Nonprofit Storytelling Conference? Greater Giving will be there to help discuss the ways we can support the execution of your fundraising events so you can tell your best story! Stop by our table and grab some resources and enter to win a $100 Amazon gift card and a copy of our 26 Proven Revenue Enhancers book.

Event Night Success Seminar Session 2-Boston, MA
2018-10-11 13:30 - 15:30 | DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Boston-Downtown, 821 Washington St., Boston, MA, 02111, United States
Calling all New England Fundraisers!
Greater Giving is hosting an Event Night Success seminar in Boston on October 11th! With over 16 years of experience, Greater Giving is dedicated to providing proven solutions to the nonprofit community to improve fundraising efforts. This seminar will help you create an innovative guest-centric event that raises more! Pick from one of two sessions that best fit your schedule, the same content will be covered during both.
Thursday, October 11th
Session 1: 8:30 am-10:30 am
Session 2: 1:30 pm-3:30 pm
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Boston-Downtown
821 Washington St.
Boston, MA 02111
Cost: $9.95

Fundraising Event Success for Development Professionals Seminar-The Woodlands, TX
2018-10-11 12:30 - 16:30 | The Woodlands Waterway Marriott, 1601 Lake Robbins Dr., The Woodlands, TX, 77380, United States
Making Everything Count
Would you like your next special event to make more money? Have a seamless guest experience? Leave you and your team feeling refreshed? Of course, you do!
Join Houston’s own, Renee Jones, International Champion Auctioneer, and Certified Benefit Specialist as she takes you through proven techniques to increase revenue, reduce cost, energize supporters and make your next special event the best it can be. Come and get an insiders look from an auctioneer who hosts countless record-breaking auctions each year.

Special Content-Mobile Bidding
Many organizations are looking for information about the newest in silent auctions: Mobile Bidding. During the seminar, we will cover new trends in fundraising using mobile bidding technologies. We’ll discuss how to drive participation and raise more funds with ease using Greater Giving’s Mobile Bidding.

At this seminar, we will cover:

Board commitment and strategy
Marketing Your Events
Technology applications and engagement at your events
Increasing appeal success
Utilizing Social Math for event night
Hot or Not Event Trends
Top Revenue Enhancing games

Thursday, October 11th – The Woodlands, TX
12:30 pm-4:30 pm
Location:
The Woodlands Waterway Marriott
1601 Lake Robbins Dr.
The Woodlands, TX 77380
Registration Fee: $19.95
Presenter:
Renee Jones, CAI, AARE, BAS, CES, National Fundraising Solutions
Renee’s passion for fundraising was instilled in her by her parents who centered their family activities around volunteerism, fundraising and bettering the communities they lived in. Her first official fundraiser was when she joined forces with her childhood mentor to save and restore the Santa Fe Depot in the community her parents had retired in after leaving Houston. Renee was twelve at the time! The foundation of her charitable commitment was solidified before she graduated college and she has raised over 900 million dollars in the last three decades for deserving nonprofits across the United States. Renee currently serves on three boards in addition to teaching other development professionals techniques like you on how to take your next special event to the next level of success!

Event Night Success Seminar Session 1-Boston, MA
2018-10-11 08:30 - 10:30 | DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Boston-Downtown, 821 Washington St., Boston, MA, 02111, United States

Fundraising Event Success for Development Professionals Seminar-Houston, TX
2018-10-10 08:30 - 13:00 | Westin Houston at the Galleria, 5060 W. Alabama St., Houston, TX, 77056, United States
Making Everything Count
Would you like your next special event to make more money? Have a seamless guest experience? Leave you and your team feeling refreshed? Of course, you do!
Join Houston’s own, Renee Jones, International Champion Auctioneer, and Certified Benefit Specialist as she takes you through proven techniques to increase revenue, reduce cost, energize supporters and make your next special event the best it can be. Come and get an insiders look from an auctioneer who hosts countless record-breaking auctions each year.

Special Content-Mobile Bidding
Many organizations are looking for information about the newest in silent auctions: Mobile Bidding. During the seminar, we will cover new trends in fundraising using mobile bidding technologies. We’ll discuss how to drive participation and raise more funds with ease using Greater Giving’s Mobile Bidding.

At this seminar, we will cover:

Board commitment and strategy
Marketing Your Events
Technology applications and engagement at your events
Increasing appeal success
Utilizing Social Math for event night
Hot or Not Event Trends
Top Revenue Enhancing games

Wednesday, October 10th – Houston, TX
8:30 am-12:30 pm
Location:
Westin Houston at the Galleria
5060 W. Alabama St.
Houston, TX 77056
Registration Fee: $19.95
Presenter:
Renee Jones, CAI, AARE, BAS, CES, National Fundraising Solutions
Renee’s passion for fundraising was instilled in her by her parents who centered their family activities around volunteerism, fundraising and bettering the communities they lived in. Her first official fundraiser was when she joined forces with her childhood mentor to save and restore the Santa Fe Depot in the community her parents had retired in after leaving Houston. Renee was twelve at the time! The foundation of her charitable commitment was solidified before she graduated college and she has raised over 900 million dollars in the last three decades for deserving nonprofits across the United States. Renee currently serves on three boards in addition to teaching other development professionals techniques like you on how to take your next special event to the next level of success!

Massachusetts Nonprofit Network 2018 Annual Conference
2018-10-10 08:00 - 16:30 | Sheraton Framingham Hotel and Conference Center, 1657 Worcester Rd., Framingham, MA, 01701, United States
The 2018 Annual Conference, one of the largest gatherings of nonprofit professionals in the state, is the ideal place for those working in the Massachusetts social sector to learn, network, inspire, and impact. Greater Giving is excited to participate this year as a Bronze sponsor and will have an exhibit table at the conference. If you’ll be in attendance, be sure to stop by and visit with Kim and Shane who would love to hear more about your organization’s fundraising efforts. They’ll have some fun giveaways, incredible resources, and a drawing for an Amazon gift card!

PTO Today Live-Atlanta, GA
2018-10-02 09:00 - 14:00 | Infinite Energy Center, 6400 Sugarload Pkwy, Duluth, GA, 30097, United States
Are you a member of a PTO in or around the Atlanta area? Our team member Brad will be exhibiting at the PTO Today Live expo in Atlanta on October 2nd! Stop by his table and find out how Greater Giving can help your PTO streamline your next fundraising event with our solutions created to help you raise more, stress less!

Association of Zoos and Aquariums Annual Conference 2018-Seattle, WA
2018-09-25 - 2018-09-26 | Washington State Convention Center, 705 Pike St, Seattle, WA, 98101, United States
Do you work for a zoo or aquarium and are attending the AZA Annual Conference in Seattle? Be sure to stop by and visit Stephanie at Booth 402 in the exhibit hall! 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.

Mastering Auction Challenges Seminar - Spokane, WA
2018-09-20 08:30 - 12:30 | Spokane Convention Center, 334 W Spokane Falls Blvd, Spokane, WA, 99201, United States
Making Everything Count
How can you reduce your fundraising stress while maximizing auction returns? This seminar will teach you how to enhance what you are already doing for your auction, avoid operational pitfalls, and streamline processes for maximum results. You’ll also learn how to make your event night and program run smoothly through best-practice technology planning. In this seminar, we will share the tips, tricks, and strategies learned at hundreds of benefit auctions. You’ll get the best practices compiled from the experience of thousands of Greater Giving Clients. You’ll also get some new strategies to help your paddle raise excel.

Special Session
Many organizations are looking for information about the next new thing in silent auctions: Mobile Bidding. During the seminar, we will cover new trends in fundraising using mobile bidding technologies. We’ll discuss how to drive participation and raise more funds with ease using Greater Giving’s Mobile Bidding.

At this seminar, you will learn how to stand out with tips on:

How to improve your silent auction performance
Procurement
Revenue generating ideas
Best practice technology
Streamline check-in/out
Mobile Bidding

Thursday, September 20th – Spokane, WA
8:30 am-12:30 pm
Location:
Spokane Convention Center
334 W Spokane Falls Blvd
Spokane, WA 99201
Registration Fee: $19.95
*Includes lunch
Presenters:
Stephen Kilbreath, BAS, Stephen Kilbreath Auctions & Events
Stephen has been a fundraising auctioneer since the early 90s, calling hundreds of auctions. Auction work has taken him across the country – with most of the auctions in the Northwest. Not only is Stephen a top benefit auctioneer – his name may be familiar because of his long broadcasting career. Stephen’s sincerity, authenticity and a terrific understanding of benefit auctions makes 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.
Kim Bauman, Area Marketing Manager, Greater Giving
Kim started using the company’s solutions as a parent volunteer for her children’s school auction in 2002. She was so impressed with the software and the company that she joined the team in 2005. Due to her commitment to area schools and nonprofits, Kim continues to volunteer to assist at a variety of fundraising events, honing her skills in using Greater Giving software to streamline event planning and execution and night-of-event check-in and checkout processes.

Rocky Mountain Philanthropy Institute - Breckinridge, CO
2018-09-13 - 2018-09-14 | Beaver Run Resort, 620 Village Rd, Breckenridge, CO, 80424, United States
Join us at… Rocky Mountain Philanthropy Institute (RMPI)
September 13-14
Beaver Run Resort – Breckinridge, CO
AFP’s Rocky Mountain Philanthropy Institute
Join the Association of Fundraising Professionals Colorado Chapter for an engaging and informative conference, the Rocky Mountain Philanthropy Institute (RMPI) on September 13-14, 2018 in Breckenridge. Featuring several breakout sessions and keynote speaker, Kishshana Palmer – a sought-after strategist, speaker, trainer and coach — RMPI is packed with networking and the opportunity to learn best practices from experienced 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 2018. We will also have Auction Planners, giveaways and enter to win an Amazon gift card!
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.

Benefit Auction Summit 2018
2018-08-26 - 2018-08-28 | TradeWinds Island Grand Resort, 5500 Gulf Blvd, St. Pete Beach, FL, 33706, United States
Join your peers at the Tradewinds Island Grand Resort, in St. Pete Beach, Florida to deepen your fundraising knowledge and sharpen your skills.
Stop by the Greater Giving table and visit with Debby Roth-Bush, our Senior Strategic Relationship Manager. Pick up an Auction Planner and enter our drawing for an Amazon Gift card and a copy of our 26 Revenue Enhancers Book. We’re always looking for new partners to join our dynamic community, so pick up an application while you’re there!

International Live Events Association (ILEA) Live 2018 - Denver, CO
2018-08-16 - 2018-08-18 | Sheraton Denver Downtown, 1550 Court Place, Denver, CO, 80202, United States
ILEA Live 2018 brings together hundreds of creative event professionals for three days of high-level education, imaginative thought and legendary networking, all held in a truly inspiring location – Denver, Colorado. Nearly 60% of ILEA Live attendees are planners and producers. As a supplier, ILEA Live gives you the opportunity to create lasting business connections and network with planners and producers from around the globe.
Visit with Greater Giving at the Tech Hub – see what’s new in fundraising technologies, enter our drawing and attend our class session Friday from 3:30-4:30 PM!
Focus on your Fundraising with Fund-A-Need
Are your event night guests cross-eyed by the time you’re asking them to support your cause? Help them focus in on what really matters-funding your work! During this session we will discuss top tips for a successful fund-a-need, how to market it in advance, creating an emotional appeal, and utilizing matching funds. We will also cover how technology can have a positive influence on the giving experience of your guests. Be sure to join us as we provide the clarity your event has been missing!

Insider Secrets of Fundraising Events Seminar - Denver, CO
2018-08-02 08:30 - 13:00 | Regis University, 3333 Regis Blvd, Denver, CO, 80221, United States
An interactive fundraising workshop
Fundraising events, and auctions, in particular, can be a tremendous way to raise both money and support for your cause. A well-planned auction means considering a multitude of variables, that most people, even experienced staffers, may overlook. This workshop is designed to be an interactive opportunity to learn about many aspects of a fundraising auction event, including event logistics (sound, layout, guest traffic flow), investment considerations (AV/sound support, catering, bands, decorations), mission and message (what to say, when to say it, and how long to keep talking), as well as a variety of other considerations. Your panel of presenters can answer questions on virtually every aspect from concept through execution and post-event details. You’ll leave with tips, ideas, and concepts that you can put to use immediately.

Special Session
Interested in finding out more about Greater Giving? Team members Debby and Grant will be on hand to talk about our solutions and how they can improve your fundraising efforts.

In addition, we will discuss:

Streamlining check-in and check-out
Event logistics
The best place to invest your event dollars
Mission and message on event night

Registration Fee: $19.95
*Includes lunch
Presenters:
Richard D. Schur, CAI, AMM, BAS, MPPA, CMEA, UCMA, Schur Success Group: Real Estate, Auctions, Asset Appraisals, Fundraising
Rich Schur is a recognized leader in the Auction industry. He is the Chief Operating Officer and Lead Auctioneer, and Employing Broker for the Schur Success Group, based in Monument, Colorado. Rich graduated from the Worldwide College of Auctioneering in 2005 and is the 2010 Colorado State Champion Auctioneer.
Rich and his wife Shannon, also an accomplished auctioneer, were among the first in the Nation to earn the coveted Benefit Auctioneer Specialist designation, and have helped non-profit organizations across the country raise millions of dollars. Rich excels both on stage, and as a consulting partner to his fundraising clients. His goal is not only to help his clients raise money but to help them raise friends and fun and further their missions.
Rich is a staff instructor for the National Auctioneers Association, teaching designation courses, workshops, and seminars at state and national conferences. He is also a staff instructor for the Texas Auction Academy and Worldwide College of Auctioneering.
Rich has earned his CAI (Certified Auctioneers Institute), his AMM (Auction Marketing Management), his BAS (Benefit Auctioneer Specialist), and his MPPA (Master Personal Property Appraiser) designations through the National Auctioneers Association (NAA). He has also earned his CMEA (Certified Machinery & Equipment Appraiser) and is a United Country Master Auctioneer (UCMA).
He is a Past President of the Colorado Auctioneers Association and has served on the Board of Directors for the National Auctioneers Association. Rich is the Chairman of his local Chamber of Commerce and has served as a Director or Board member for Training, Human Resources, and civic organizations across the country.
Rich has a Master’s Degree in Continuing Adult Education and a Bachelor’s Degree in Workforce Training and Education
Kara Pappas
Kara Pappas has been managing nonprofit development initiatives for the past 12 years. Her most recent post was as chief development officer for Project Sanctuary, where she oversaw advancement initiatives fueling nationwide programming for military and veteran families. While with Project Sanctuary, Kara launched the OPS Gala, attracting supporters from across the country, and raising a total of $615,000 in just three years. Prior to joining Project Sanctuary, Kara was the director of development at Longmont Humane Society and managed development programming for Larimer Humane Society before that. Kara has a bachelor’s degree in Journalism and Technical Communication from Colorado State University and a master’s degree in Nonprofit Management from Regis University.

Webinar-Focusing on What’s Important: The Secret to Maximizing your Benefit Auction
2018-07-18 11:00 - 12:00
Focusing on What’s Important: The Secret to Maximizing your Benefit Auction
Have you ever watched a novice swimmer in a freestyle race? Her desire to win is tremendous. Hundreds of calories expended. Splashing everywhere! But she’s not moving very fast through the water. Meanwhile, the swimmer in the lane next to her doesn’t look like she’s working very hard but glides across the pool with far less effort.
Does your benefit auction effort feel more splash than cash? Or at the very least, like it could be so much more efficient and effective? This webinar will focus on key strategies needed to increase your fundraising, turbo-charge your live auction, maximize your special appeal, and focus on what’s IMPORTANT, instead of what feels URGENT.
During this webinar, 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

Just a few elements virtually always comprise the lion’s share of benefit auction revenues. Let us share what we’ve learned over 2,000 auctions!

Live Webinar – Wednesday, July 18th, 2018
11:00 am – 12:00 pm Pacific
*Can’t attend live? Register anyway and receive the recording after the webinar!
Your Presenter:
Keith McLane, BAS, KLM Auctions
Keith L. McLane, BAS, is one of the country’s preeminent fundraising auctioneers, special appeal/fund-a-need experts, and event-based fundraising educators. Since 1995, he has specialized in organizing and conducting charity and fundraising auctions for schools, charitable organizations, and nonprofit groups from Honolulu to New York City. 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 only 20 auctioneers in California–to have achieved the National Auctioneers Association’s prestigious Benefit Auction Specialist (BAS) designation.

National Auctioneers Association 2018 Conference and Show-Jacksonville, FL
2018-07-17 - 2018-07-21 | Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront, 225 E. Coastline Dr., Jacksonville, FL, 32202, United States
All our bags are packed and we’re leaving on a jet plane. We hope to see you at the 2018 National Auctioneers Conference & Show where we have a great set of mini-seminars, a giveaway and friendly faces to answer your fundraising event software questions. We are also hosting a team of amazing benefit auction seminars right in our booth, take a look at our packed schedule!
Wednesday, July 18th
10:45 – 11:00 AM Susan Johnson, Susan’s Auction Service – Consult or Not to Consult–When to Engage
12:00 – 12: 15 PM Ann Whitaker, Champion Fundraiser – Show Me the Money – Extra Revenue Generators
2:40 – 2: 55 PM Renee Jones, National Fundraising Solutions – Getting Your Board to Put a Ring on it!

Thursday, July 19
10:45 – 11:00 AM Michael Parker, Parker Benefit Auctions – Gala Innovations
12:00 – 12:15 PM Scott Robertson, SR Auctioneers – Strategic Giving Level Strategies for Fund-a-Need
2:40 – 2:55 PM Lance Walker, Walker Auctions – What to Look for in Selecting a Quality Auctioneer
View additional details and speaker bios here.
If you won’t be attending NAA but are interested in these sessions, we will be streaming each one live on Facebook so be sure to follow us to check them out!

Event Counseling with the Experts Seminar - Seattle, WA
2018-06-28 08:30 - 13:00 | Mercer Island Community Event Center, 8236 SE 24th St, Mercer Island, WA, 98040, United States
A customized, interactive fundraising workshop
Your organization faces many unique challenges in the planning and execution of your fundraising events. Fundraising experts, Graham Crow and Tim Leahy want to learn about your specific events and tailor this workshop to your desires and needs. After registering, you’ll be able to complete a survey about your event and exactly what you’d like Graham and Tim to discuss during the seminar.

DIY Content
This session will feature the things you most want to learn! After registration, you will be sent a survey so we can learn all about your organization and the specific content you’d like to hear more about at the seminar.

During this custom seminar, you will learn about:

Streamlining check-in and check-out
New, and proven revenue-generating ideas
The importance of knowing your event attendees/donors — what they expect and what they like
Our experts’ five event-must-haves

Registration Fee: $19.95
*Includes lunch
Presenters:

Graham Crow, Graham Crow Benefit Auctions For the past 27 years, Graham Crow has been working with schools, charities, and organizations all over the United States and Canada, raising more than 75 million dollars through benefit auctions. His philosophy of encouraging people to “spend more than you had planned, but to feel really good about doing so,” has made him one of the most sought-after auctioneers in North America. He has never met an auction he didn’t love.
Tim Leahy, Leahy Benefit Auction Services Tim Leahy’s warmth, professional style, and sense of humor set the stage for your Auction guests to have a fun-filled and enjoyable evening while bidding very generously. He takes a personal interest in the financial and entertainment success of your event. He only services benefit auctions and works diligently to generate the maximum dollars to support your charities. Tim is a master at working with large or small auction committees while providing as much or little pre-auction support as each auction chair requests. Tim is equally talented at helping new auction chairs holding their first auction, or established auctions that need to generate substantial revenue for the continued success of the charity.

Bigger Impact-2018 Big Brothers Big Sisters of America National Conference
2018-06-25 - 2018-06-28 | Marriott St. Louis Grand, 800 Washington Ave, St. Louis, MO, 63101, United States
Big Brothers Big Sisters staff, visit us at…
Bigger Impact!
June 25-28, 2018
Marriot St. Louis Grand – St. Louis, MO
Stop by and visit with Lisa and Stephanie in booth 23! They will be demonstrating Greater Giving Online Bidding and Go Time. You’ll learn about the latest fundraising trends for 2018. And they will also have Auction Planners, giveaways and enter to win an Amazon gift card!
#BBBSTogether

Elevate Fundraising Conference-Portland, OR
2018-06-21 07:30 - 2018-06-22 16:30 | Hilton Portland Downtown, 921 SW 6th Ave, Portland, OR, 97204, United States
Does your fundraising event need to go to the next level? Here is your opportunity.
We’re excited to sponsor Elevate!
Join us in Portland, Oregon on June 21 + 22 for a conference dedicated specifically to fundraising events. You’ll join development and nonprofit professionals to spend two days looking at events and how you can use them to boost your mission and fundraising.
Elevate is a different kind of fundraising conference. It’s like sending your event to school to rethink how it does or doesn’t serve your work.
This 2-day conference 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’ll spend the first-day learning theory and best practices, and then we’ll demonstrate them in our demo signature event, where you get to be the guest. Day two will be the chance to dive into the details, create your plan and walk away with next steps that will put you on the 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…

Interested in joining and want to save a little money? Save 25% off the ticket price with our discount code: GREATERGIVING
1) Go to www.elevatenonprofit.com
2) Choose 1 ticket in the registration area

3) The system will prompt you to create a login
4) Once you’ve logged in, there will be a screen where you enter your information and there’s a grey box in the upper left-hand corner where you want to click on “Add Discount”
5) Once the discount code box appears, enter the code GREATERGIVING and then click “Add Discount”
6) The discount has now been applied

Planet Philanthropy-Fort Lauderdale, FL
2018-06-17 - 2018-06-19 | The Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort, 321 North Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33304, United States
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Planet Philanthropy 2018!
June 17th-19th, 2018
Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort – Fort Lauderdale, FL
Stop by and visit with Heidi! She will be demonstrating Greater Giving Online Bidding and Go Time. You’ll learn about the latest fundraising trends for 2018. She will also have Auction Planners, giveaways and enter to win an Amazon gift card!

AFP DFW Philanthropy in Action Conference
2018-06-15 | Irving Convention Center, 500 West Las Colinas Boulevard, Irving, TX, 75039, United States
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AFP DFW Philanthropy in Action Conference!
Friday, June 15, 2018
Irving Convention Center – Irving, TX
Stop by and visit with Aimee and Nancy! They will be demonstrating Greater Giving Online Bidding and Go Time. You’ll learn about the latest fundraising trends for 2018. We will also have Auction Planners, giveaways and enter to win an Amazon gift card!

AFP Western New York Annual Networking and Fundraising Conference
2018-06-13 08:30 - 16:30 | Niagara University, 5795 Lewiston Rd, Niagara University, NY, 14109, United States
Greater Giving is excited to sponsor the AFP Western New York conference! If you’ll be on-site be sure to drop your business card into our drawing for a $100 donation to the organization of your choice and a copy of our 26 Proven Revenue Enhancers book.

AFP Advancement NW Forum on Strategic Fundraising - Seattle, WA
2018-06-07 | Washington State Convention Center, 705 Pike St, Seattle, WA, 98101, United States
Attending the AFP Advancement NW annual Forum on Strategic Fundraising in Seattle? Stop by our table during day one of the conference for a free pop-socket! Our team members Stephanie and Shane will be on hand to discuss all your organization’s fundraising technology needs. Our goal is to help you raise more, stress less! Drop in a business card and you could win a $100 Amazon gift card and a copy of our 26 Auction Games book.
