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Illinois State Auctioneers Convention
2023-02-23 13:00 - 2023-02-26 15:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Bloomington Doubletree Hotel and Conference Center, 10 Brickyard Dr, Bloomington, IL, 61701, United States
Greater Giving is proud to be participating in the Illinois State Auctioneers Annual Convention.

This year we’ll be showcasing the new Auction Control Center for your virtual and hybrid events. Stop by for a demo of our software for online bidding, and auction management and to talk with Debby about our partner program.

We’ll have a free drawing for a $100 donation to the nonprofit of your choice and a free book of 26 Revenue Enhancers to help you with your benefit consulting.

Webinar: How to use luxury vacations to maximize fundraising and improve guest experience
2023-02-08 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Webinar, Online
Vacation mode activated!
Join us for a webinar featuring a Greater Giving client who maximized their fundraising by introducing new luxury vacations to their silent & live auctions, along with a golden ticket raffle.
New luxury travel partner, Inspirato for Good will also join us and give more insight on how their packages can bring a WOW factor to your next event.

2023 Colorado Auctioneers Annual Convention
2023-02-02 - 2023-02-05 | Renaissance Denver Central Park Hotel, 3801 Quebec Street, Denver, CO, 80207, United States
Greater Giving is proud to be participating in the Colorado Auctioneers Annual Convention.
This year we’ll be showcasing the new Auction Control Center for your virtual and hybrid events. Stop by for a demo of our software for online bidding, and auction management and to talk with Grant or Debby about our partner program.
We’ll have a free drawing for a $100 donation to the nonprofit of your choice and a free book of 26 Revenue Enhancers to help you with your benefit consulting.

All Things Gala | Detroit
2023-02-01 08:30 - 15:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | The War Memorial, 32 Lake Shore Drive, Grosse Point Farms, MI, 48236, United States
EVENT DETAILS
Register today to join us in-Person for a day of learning in Detroit

Cost: $60
Date: February 1, 2022
Registration: 8:30 AM
Time: 9:00 – 3:30
Location:
The War Memorial
32 Lake Shore Drive
Grosse Point Farms, MI 48236

Ohio Auctioneer Conference
2023-01-13 - 2023-01-14 | Nationwide Hotel & Conference Center, 100 Green Meadows Drive, Lewis Center, OH, 43035, United States
Please plan to join the Ohio Auctioneers Association’s Annual Conference being hosted January 13-14, 2023 at the Nationwide Hotel & Conference Center, Lewis Center, OH.
Highlights include: Trade Vendors, The Ohio Auctioneer’s Championship, the Hall of Fame Induction, Fun Auction, Education, Networking and so much more.
Seminars include: Civil Rights, Social Media for Small Business, Cyber Security, and Auction Company Management. (Education funded by the Ohio Auctioneer Commission/Ohio Department of Agriculture)

All Things Gala | Chicago
2022-11-14 08:30 - 15:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Maggiano’s, 2 The Blvd, Richmond Heights, MO, 63117, United States
Fundraising Strategies in Action
Raising Paddles offers a unique approach to providing educational sessions on fundraising strategies for your next gala or golf outing. This event is run just like a gala, starting with a cocktail hour with morning mimosas, a silent auction and entertainment, a delicious sit-down lunch. Then a mock fundraising program will exhibit the best practices in motion to replicate at YOUR next event. Along the way we will provide valuable sessions on topics such as donor development strategies, making the ask, and enhancing the guest experience. We will demonstrate a live auction and a paddle raise. Other innovative revenue enhancing fundraising strategies will help keep your event fresh each and every year.
The silent and live auction, along with raffles will be stocked with valuable prizes. You can win by using “play money” we hand out to you to make it fun and engaging. Many attendees will take prizes as valuable as $5,000 home to use at their next gala! Please see a list of our sponsors in a separate section, who will provide these prizes for you to win!
Come Join Us! A fun day of learning, a chance to win some amazing prizes, and a chance to network with other similar organizations as you strive to maximize fundraising at your next event!
Please check out the Agenda Page for more details on the schedule for the day.
Event Details
Chicago
Monday, November 14, 2022
9:00 am – 3:30 Pm
Maggiano’s Little Italy
Clark & Grand
516 N Clark St.
Chicago, IL 60654
About Raising Paddles
Raising Paddles was an inspiration derived from the loss of a loved one who was mission focused and love to help others in their time of need. At your event, you will also see a difference through our nationally renowned team of fundraising ambassadors. More than the traditional spotter, our team becomes ambassadors for your cause, and helps engage your guests from the moment they arrive at your event. Our goal is to make sure your guests leave with a memorable experience and with the intention of returning year after year and inviting their friends to come with.

All Things Gala | Kansas City
2022-11-10 08:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Fiorella’s Event Center, 9000 W 137th St, Overland Park, KS, 66221, United States
Fundraising Strategies in Action
Raising Paddles offers a unique approach to providing educational sessions on fundraising strategies for your next gala or golf outing. This event is run just like a gala, starting with a cocktail hour with morning mimosas, a silent auction and entertainment, a delicious sit-down lunch. Then a mock fundraising program will exhibit the best practices in motion to replicate at YOUR next event. Along the way we will provide valuable sessions on topics such as donor development strategies, making the ask, and enhancing the guest experience. We will demonstrate a live auction and a paddle raise. Other innovative revenue enhancing fundraising strategies will help keep your event fresh each and every year.
The silent and live auction, along with raffles will be stocked with valuable prizes. You can win by using “play money” we hand out to you to make it fun and engaging. Many attendees will take prizes as valuable as $5,000 home to use at their next gala! Please see a list of our sponsors in a separate section, who will provide these prizes for you to win!
Come Join Us! A fun day of learning, a chance to win some amazing prizes, and a chance to network with other similar organizations as you strive to maximize fundraising at your next event!
Please check out the Agenda Page for more details on the schedule for the day.
Event Details
Kansas City
Thursday, November 10, 2022
8:00 am – 3:30 am
Fiorella’s Event Center
9000 W 137th St
Overland Park, KS 66221
About Raising Paddles
Raising Paddles was an inspiration derived from the loss of a loved one who was mission focused and love to help others in their time of need. At your event, you will also see a difference through our nationally renowned team of fundraising ambassadors. More than the traditional spotter, our team becomes ambassadors for your cause, and helps engage your guests from the moment they arrive at your event. Our goal is to make sure your guests leave with a memorable experience and with the intention of returning year after year and inviting their friends to come with.

All Things Gala in St. Louis
2022-11-08 08:30 - 15:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Cardinals Nation BallPark Village, 602 Clark Street, St. Louis, MO, 63102, United States
Fundraising Strategies in Action
Raising Paddles offers a unique approach to providing educational sessions on fundraising strategies for your next gala or golf outing. This event is run just like a gala, starting with a cocktail hour with morning mimosas, a silent auction and entertainment, a delicious sit-down lunch. Then a mock fundraising program will exhibit the best practices in motion to replicate at YOUR next event. Along the way we will provide valuable sessions on topics such as donor development strategies, making the ask, and enhancing the guest experience. We will demonstrate a live auction and a paddle raise. Other innovative revenue enhancing fundraising strategies will help keep your event fresh each and every year.
The silent and live auction, along with raffles will be stocked with valuable prizes. You can win by using “play money” we hand out to you to make it fun and engaging. Many attendees will take prizes as valuable as $5,000 home to use at their next gala! Please see a list of our sponsors in a separate section, who will provide these prizes for you to win!
Come Join Us! A fun day of learning, a chance to win some amazing prizes, and a chance to network with other similar organizations as you strive to maximize fundraising at your next event!
Please check out the Agenda Page for more details on the schedule for the day.
Event Details
St. Louis
Tuesday, November 8, 2022
9:00 am – 3:30 Pm
Cardinals National Ballpark Village
602 Clark Street – 2nd floor private dining room
St. Louis, MO 63102
About Raising Paddles
Raising Paddles was an inspiration derived from the loss of a loved one who was mission focused and love to help others in their time of need. At your event, you will also see a difference through our nationally renowned team of fundraising ambassadors. More than the traditional spotter, our team becomes ambassadors for your cause, and helps engage your guests from the moment they arrive at your event. Our goal is to make sure your guests leave with a memorable experience and with the intention of returning year after year and inviting their friends to come with.

Boys & Girls Club Pacific Leadership Conference
2022-11-01 - 2022-11-04 | Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort And Spa, 21500 E Pacific Coast Hwy, Huntington Beach, CA, 92648, United States
Back in person for the first time in three years, the regional planning committee of Club professionals has developed a world-class event, tailored to the topics and needs critical to serving young people and leading Clubs in our region at the beautiful Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort and Spa that is just steps from the beach. Join us for three days that include:
• A welcome reception to kick-off the conference on Tuesday, Nov. 1 at 5:30 p.m. PDT
• Industry-leading speakers who will motivate and inspire
• Board track designed for networking across organizations
• Learning sessions to spark new ideas and address key issues
• Exhibit hall packed with resources that support

Boys and Girls Club Midwest Leadership Conference
2022-10-18 - 2022-10-20 | Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza, 35 W. 5th St., Cincinnati, Ohio, 45202

Rocky Mountain Philanthropy Institute 2022
2022-08-31 | Grant Humphreys Mansion, 770 Pennsylvania St., Denver, CO, 80203, United States
Premiere Colorado Conference for Fundraisers
Attend Rocky Mountain Philanthropy Institute (RMPI), the annual conference hosted by the Association of Fundraising Professionals Colorado Chapter on Wednesday, August 31st at the Grant Humphreys Mansion in Denver. Themed “Reset. Rethink. Reimagine”, RMPI 2022 will provide nonprofit professionals the opportunity to brush up on fundraising skills, network, and set intentions for a post-pandemic era where a world of possibility lies ahead.
RMPI 2022 will offer a selection of engaging and informative educational sessions. LaDawn Sullivan (The Denver Foundation) will kick off the day with a thought-provoking and inspiring keynote. You will have the chance to choose from several different sessions, and everyone will come together for an interactive lunch on Community Centric Fundraising.
To learn more about how attending RMPI can help you make even greater change in your community visit our website here.

Apex: Greater Giving User Conference 2022
2022-08-09 - 2022-08-11 | Webinar, Online
Connecting Remarkable Fundraisers to Collaborate, Learn, and Become Inspired.
Join us for a 3-day virtual conference exclusively for you-our valued client.
In the past 20 years, we are proud to have been a part of the success of countless fundraising events and want to bring our knowledge direct to you this August.
Hear first-hand from our team of experts and industry partners their best practices to take your fundraising to the next level.
Learn more and register today!

National Auctioneers Association Benefit Auction Summit & Conference and Show 2022
2022-07-26 - 2022-07-28 | Town & Country Resort, 500 Hotel Circle North, San Diego, CA, 92108, United States
Booth 42
July 26-28 2022
Proud to sponsor and exhibit at the National Auctioneers Association Benefit Auction Summit and Conference and Show both in-person and online!
Every year hundreds of auctioneers gather to continue their education as well as compete for international recognition. July 26-28 We are exhibiting in San Diego, CA Booth 42 as well as a table at the Benefit Auction Summit. Stop by and see the new Auction Control Panel. Enter the drawing for a Bose Noise Canceling headset and putt for prizes!
Register Here! https://auctioneers.org/CS2022/

Elevate 2022-a Hybrid Conference for Fundraising Events
2022-06-21 - 2022-06-22 | Webinar, Online
Join us at Elevate 2022, a Hybrid Conference for Fundraising Events
Part of our mission and commitment at Greater Giving is to create partnerships that help build a better world for all.
That’s why this year we are partnering with Swaim Strategies at Elevate: A Hybrid Conference for Fundraising Events as a Silver Sponsor. This hybrid conference is a chance to learn how fundraising events have changed and what we learned from the pandemic.
We hope to see you there!

Register now!

About Elevate:
On day 1, attendees will take a deep dive into event building blocks—storytelling, relationship-building, strategy—and fuse them together with virtual, hybrid and in-person tools to make post-pandemic events a success. On day 2, attendees will walk through each step to create their own event plan.
Featured keynote speaker Sama Shagaga will also talk about what is new and exciting in event strategy, how donor demographics have shifted and share new trends in fundraising events. Attendees may choose to join in person or virtually.
To learn more about the conference, visit elevatenonprofit.com
Elevate: A Hybrid Conference for Fundraising Events – add to your calendar!
Tuesday–Wednesday, June 21–22, 2022
$180 Virtual Admission
$250 In-Person Admission
FREE BIPOC Admission
elevatenonprofit.com

Live captions in English will be provided, with translation to Spanish through live captions. ASL interpretation or translation into any other language beyond English/Spanish is available upon request. Please indicate requests during registration and Swaim Strategies will email you directly to confirm.

Texas Auctioneers Association Annual Convention 2022
2022-06-17 - 2022-06-19 | Embassy Suites Frisco, 7600 John Q Hammons Dr, Frisco, TX, 75034, United States
Annual Convention and State Championship June 17-19
Greater Giving is proud to be participating in the TAA Annual Convention. This year we’ll be showcasing the new Auction Control Center for your virtual and hybrid events. Stop by for a demo of our software for online bidding, and auction management and to talk with Aimee or Debby about our partner program. We’ll have a free drawing for a $100 donation to the nonprofit of your choice and a free book of 26 Revenue Enhancers to help you with your benefit consulting.
Location:
Embassy Suites by Hilton Dallas Frisco Hotel & Convention Center, Frisco TX
To register, Visit:
https://texasauctioneers.org/event-2022-annual-convention/

Webinar - Democratizing Your Event with Swaim Strategies
2022-05-11 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | WA
﻿﻿﻿﻿SPECIAL GUESTS: Anthony Harden and Sama Shagaga, Swaim Strategies
It’s time for you to move your event to meet a growing demand of inclusivity. Inclusive philanthropy gives the nonprofit sector an opportunity to move away from fundraising rooted in white supremacy and toward fundraising that unites. In this session, we’ll share numerous practices you can adopt right now to democratize your event and provide new ways to activate your donor base around your mission.
Learning objectives:

Clarify your call to action and walk away with ideas to
create a clear and equitable purpose for your event
Explore different ways to amplify a diversification of
voices
Learn which tools to incorporate into your in-person,
virtual or hybrid event to provide easy engagement
Discover best practices for accessibility, including
ASL, captioning, language and technology support
Share examples of nonprofits excelling in
democratizing components

Live Webinar – Wednesday, May 11th, 2022
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 Presenters:
Anthony Harden, Swaim Strategies
Anthony Harden (he/him) is a Project Manager at Swaim Strategies. With a background in theatre production, performance and event planning, Anthony entered the fundraising sector managing large and small donor events for the arts. He has a passion for the stories we tell and believes that empathy has the power to nurture a community and shape the world we live in.
Anthony partners with organizations to connect the dots between their mission and their personal journey. He believes that the real magic happens when people work together toward the world we want to see.

Sama Shagaga, Swaim Strategies
Sama Shagaga (he/him) is Senior Project Manager and Director of Fundraising Strategy at Swaim Strategies. His passion is creating a culture of service that builds a more equitable community. That personal mission has led to over 15 years of fundraising and programmatic nonprofit work.
With experience stewarding major donor and corporate relationships, implementing capital campaigns and board leadership of a statewide organization, Sama has holistic expertise of the nonprofit world.
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AFP ICON 2022 - Las Vegas, NV
2022-05-02 - 2022-05-04 | MGM Las Vegas, 3799 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV, 89109, United States
Viva Las Vegas!
Will you be heading to #AFPICON 2022 May 2-4 for the world’s largest conference for professional fundraisers? Make sure and visit our booth in the exhibit hall during your trip.
In Booth #604 we have an exclusive opportunity for you to experience “The #1 Dance Party Button in the World” from our friends at 30 Second Dance Party. Showcase your dance on the conference app, or social media to have the chance to win a button of your own for your office or home! Let our team scan your badge and you’ll be entered to win a pair of Bose Quiet Comfort Noise Canceling Headphones.
We can’t wait to connect with you in person in Las Vegas soon!

Webinar - Major Fundraising Events & Galas: What’s New for 2022? with FSA Auctions
2022-04-13 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | WA
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Major Fundraising Events & Galas: What’s New for 2022? with FSA Auctions
SPECIAL GUEST: Freddie Silveria, FSA Auctions
During this webinar learn…
1. Live Auction lots and trends
2. Paddle Raise strategies for success
3. Hybrid and virtual elements

Live Webinar – Wednesday, April 13th, 2021
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:
Freddie Silveria, FSA Auctions
Freddie Silveria is energetic, genuine and passionate about making a difference and a positive impact. Freddie grew up being a caregiver for his mother who lived bed-ridden in chronic pain for 17 years after a car accident. Stress and medical bills compounded, his family eventually became homeless. Freddie’s heart, hard work and professionalism have quickly turned FSA Auctions into one of the nation’s leading fundraising event strategists and auctioneers. FSA Auctions, owner Freddie Silveria BAS partners with nonprofits, schools and charity organizations to maximize fundraising efforts at benefit events and provide a positive guest experience. FSA Auctions has fundraised tens of millions for 100+ clients like Make-A-Wish Foundation, The Salvation Army, American Red Cross, CASA, Habitat for Humanity, Sutter Health Foundation and more. In-person, virtual, or hybrid fundraising events, the FSA Auctions team can help you raise the funds your organization needs to thrive. More at FSAauctions.com Freddie Silveria is 1 of 40 auctioneers in CA to have earned his Benefit Auctions Specialist designation from the National Auctioneers Association in Las Vegas. Freddie is a graduate with a focus is benefit auctions from the World-Wide College of Auctioneering in Iowa. He is responsible for educating other fundraising auctioneers across the country as an education task force member for the annual Benefit Auctions Summit. He is also an Association of Fundraising Professionals Sacramento board member and Impact Foundry faculty instructor for
nonprofits. When Freddie isn’t fundraising, he is a professional youth speaker. He facilitates a school culture program called Breaking Down the Walls in middle and high schools across US and Canada. The workshop brings students together to share real stories and understand it’s hard to hate someone whose story you know. Freddie has spoken about character, respect and leadership with over 100,000 youth at Harvard, Georgetown, University San Diego and more.
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Getting Back to Live and In-Person Workshop - Berkeley, CA
2022-04-12 09:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | David Brower Center, 2150 ALLSTON WAY, SUITE 100, Berkeley, CA, 94704, United States
Live events are coming back! Are you ready? Many of us have not held a live event in a while, so let’s get together to talk about what has changed and what still works in the world of fundraising auctions and non-profit event production.
Presented by industry experts from Stellar Fundraising Auctions, Beth Sandefur Events, Greater Giving, and The Lux Productions.
This workshop will feature in-depth discussions on:

How the culture of in-person events has evolved
The ways auction software has changed
Best practices for registration in the time of Covid
Leaving your silent auction online
Making your fund-a-need successful
Live auction lots that work
Conducting a hybrid event
Breakout Q&A sessions, and
A live demonstration by Orion’s Kitchen

$50 registration includes light breakfast, lunch, and the culinary demonstration. Limited to 50 attendees, so register now!
Tuesday, April 12th, 2022
9am – 2pm
Location: David Brower Center Berkeley, CA

Webinar - Golf Event Best Practices
2022-04-06 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | WA
Golf Event Best Practices
Are you hosting a golf event? Join us for this session as we share best practices and guidelines to organize it all with Greater Giving Software, to help make your contactless golf outing a successful fundraising event. We cover planning, software settings, how to, sponsorships, and organizing your golfers.
This webinar is recommended for Greater Giving clients. Can’t attend the live webinar? Don’t worry! The session will be recorded and made available for anyone in the Help Center. If you’re brand new to the Greater Giving software we recommend starting with Greater Giving 101.

Fundraising Day in Boston 2022
2022-04-05 | Boston Marriott Copley Place, 110 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA, 02116, United States
Heading to Boston on April 5th to spend the day IN-PERSON (!) at the AFP Massachusetts Chapter Fundraising Day in Boston conference. If you’ll be there, be sure to stop by and visit Kim to learn more about our solutions and how they can help you raise more and stress less.

Special Topic Webinars-Deep Dive into Data & Reports (For Greater Giving Clients)
2022-02-24 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | WA
Join us to talk about data in Greater Giving on Thursday, February 24th, 2022! We’re going to be talking about best practices, getting the most out of your data, and the best reports to use. Gain a better understanding about how reports and searches work within the Greater Giving software – from the basics perfect for new users to advanced tips for super users.
This webinar is recommended for Greater Giving clients.

Raising Paddles Workshop - St. Louis 2022
2022-02-11 09:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Spot Content Studio, 5550 Fyler Ave, St. Louis, MO, 63139, 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.

Friday, February 11th, 2022
9:00 AM-2:00 PM (Registration is open at 8:30)

Spot Content Studio
5550 Fyler Ave, St. Louis, MO 63139
$60 Per Person
Included in your admission: Seminar, lunch, entertainment, chance to win over $25k in prizes for your next event, meet & greet with event sponsors.
Featured Topics: Event Planning, Audience Development, Board Engagement, Revenue Enhancement, CryptoCurrency Donations, and Donor Stewardship

Register today!

Webinar - Unlocking Every Hidden Dollar with Artisan Auctions
2022-02-09 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | WA
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Unlocking Every Hidden Dollar with Artisan Auctions
SPECIAL GUEST: Kelly Russell, Artisan Auctions
One of the biggest opportunity catalysts in giving is human connection, so where can we find human connection keys, before and during your event? Artisan Auctions wants your event to be set up for success. 90% of that is your organization’s preparedness. Join us as we dive deeper to unlock those hidden dollars.
We’re going to discuss missed opportunities, and how to prepare for your event in a way that no money is left on the table, and how to prepare for the success of your staff and vendors.
Live Webinar – Wednesday, February 9th, 2022
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:
Kelly Russell, Artisan Auctions
Kelly Russell is an expert auction strategist, benefit auctioneer and fundraising host who has helped organizations raise over $200 Million in support of their great work. Kelly leads her team of fundraising professionals to produce auctions that consistently exceed client goals, and Kelly’s remarkable results keep clients coming back year after year. With 17 years of profitable auctions behind her, Kelly’s passion is coaching nonprofit organizations and schools on how to maximize their revenue while eliminating wasted time and effort. When she isn’t planning auctions and raising record-breaking revenue, you can find Kelly traveling the globe, hosting (and crushing) game night, or relaxing with a fizzy beverage among friends in the great outdoors. Kelly and her team are dedicated to one mission: powerful fundraising for positive change.
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Raising Paddles Workshop - Kansas City 2022
2022-02-09 09:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | The Gallery, 50 East 13th Street Suite 200, Kansas City, MO, 64106, 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 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 9th, 2022
9:00 AM-3:00 PM (Registration is open at 8:30)

The Gallery
50 East 13th Street, Suite 200
Kansas City, MO 64106

$60 Per Person

Included in your admission: Seminar, lunch, entertainment, chance to win over $25k in prizes for your next event, meet & greet with event sponsors.
Featured Topics: Event Planning, Audience Development, Board Engagement, Revenue Enhancement, CryptoCurrency Donations, and Donor Stewardship

Register today!

Raising Paddles - Chicago 2022
2022-02-04 09:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Maggiano’s Streets of Woodfield, 1901 Woodfield Road, Schaumburg, IL, 60173, United States
Register today to join us for a day of learning in Schaumburg!

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.
Friday, February 4th, 2022
9:00 AM-3:00 PM (Registration is open at 8:30)

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

$60 Per Person

Included in your admission: Seminar, lunch, entertainment, chance to win over $25k in prizes for your next event, meet & greet with event sponsors.
Featured Topics: Event Planning, Audience Development, Board Engagement, Revenue Enhancement, CryptoCurrency Donations, and Donor Stewardship

Register today!

Special Topic Webinar: Sponsorships in Greater Giving (For Clients)
2022-01-27 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | WA
Sponsorships are a key component of any event and can bring in a significant portion of your proceeds. Join us for a live webinar on January 6th, 2022 at 11:00 AM PST where we will discuss sponsorship best practices and how to use Greater Giving’s tools to effectively manage and recognize your sponsors.
This live webinar is intended for Greater Giving Clients only.

Virginia Auctioneers Association Conference
2022-01-14 - 2022-01-15 | WA
Visit with Debby at the Virginia Auctioneers Association Conference
January 14-15, 2022
Do you want to improve your donors’ experience, digitalize fundraising efforts, help your clients be more organized in their fundraising efforts, and increase your revenue?
Then come see us at the Virginia Auctioneers Association Conference.
Stop by and we’ll demonstrate Greater Giving Online Bidding and Go Time. You’ll learn about the latest fundraising trends for 2022. We will also have Auction Planners, information on online bidding and our partner program, giveaways and enter to win a $100 donation to your favorite non-profit and Volume 1 of 26 Revenue Enhancers to keep for yourself.
Conference Location:
The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center
110 Shenandoah Ave NW, Roanoke VA 24016
For more information on the conference, click here.
We look forward to seeing you in Roanoke, VA!

Webinar - How to Future-Proof a fundraiser in 2022 with SeattleLives
2022-01-12 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | WA
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How to Future-Proof a fundraiser in 2022 with SeattleLives
SPECIAL GUEST: Pavel Verbovski, SeattleLives
Supporters, donors, and audiences expect flexibility to join your fundraising efforts from wherever/whenever. Not planning a virtual option for an in-person fundraiser in 2022 will be a mistake that can alienate donors and squander opportunities to gather support. PNTA #SeattleLives as a national vendor for both in-person and virtual fundraisers will identify important lessons learned from 2020-2021 and how to find a happy medium in 2022.
Attending will give the participant an idea of industry-leading virtual/hybrid production techniques and requirements that can be folded into event/fundraiser planning.
Live Webinar – Wednesday, January 12th, 2022
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:
Pavel Verbovski, SeattleLives
With over a decade in the fundraising space, Pavel has worked with a variety of non-profits helping them execute their visions and present well to audiences and stakeholders. Pavel and the SeattleLives team have helped guide over 40 nonprofits through the pandemic consistently meeting goal or exceeding board expectations.
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Ohio Auctioneers Association Conference
2022-01-07 - 2022-01-08 | WA
Visit with Debby at the Ohio Auctioneers Association Conference
January 7-8, 2022
Do you want to improve your donors’ experience, digitalize fundraising efforts, help your clients be more organized in their fundraising efforts, and increase your revenue?
Then come see us at the Ohio Auctioneers Association Conference.
Stop by and we’ll demonstrate Greater Giving Online Bidding and Go Time. You’ll learn about the latest fundraising trends for 2022. We will also have Auction Planners, information on online bidding and our partner program, giveaways and enter to win a $100 donation to your favorite non-profit and Volume 1 of 26 Revenue Enhancers to keep for yourself.
Catch Tricia Brauers’ class on Benefit Auctions on January 7th at 3:00 pm!
Conference Location:
Marriott Columbus Northwest
5605 Blazer Parkway, Dublin OH 43017 614-791-1000
For more information on the conference, click here.
We look forward to seeing you in Dublin, OH!
