Greater Giving Blog

Webinar - Unlocking Every Hidden Dollar with Artisan Auctions
2022-02-09 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | CA
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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) | CA
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 | CA
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) | CA
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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 | CA
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!

Special Topic Webinar: Fund A Need (For Greater Giving Clients)
2021-12-15 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | CA
Give your donors the “Why.”
Fund a Need donations are the easiest ways to tell your audience why they are attending your event (In-person or Virtually) and the easiest way to raise funds for your organization.
Join us for a live webinar on December 15th, 2021 at 10:00 AM PST where we will discuss best practices and the best ways to use Greater Giving’s tools for a successful Fund a Need. This webinar is intended for Greater Giving clients and will focus heavily on the use of our product during the Fund a Need.

Webinar - Fear a Virtual Auction? Not with this Run of Show with Auction Brio
2021-12-14 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | CA
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Fear a Virtual Auction? Not with this Run of Show with Auction Brio
SPECIAL GUEST: Mark Schroeder, Auction Brio
Due to continued restrictions to assembly in venues, virtual auctions are ongoing in many states. Don’t fear a virtual event. Just construct a compelling Run of Show. The format of your event will bond the timing with the talent, mobile bidding, and the production crew with coordination of the event. Plus, the Run of Show dictates the timing of graphics, videos, and live testimonials for the AV team. Most importantly, the success of your bottom line will rely on your Run of Show to be seamless, well-produced, and engaging. This is how donors at home stay on the stream.
During this webinar…

Discover the importance of formatting a strategic Run of Show.
Learn to create a virtual gala that hits times, cues, and moves seamlessly from one segment to the next.
Understand the importance of time management for segments.

By creating a solid Run of Show, the AV team will fully understand their timed direction of the show and timing of camera switches, video commencement, and more.
As a multi-Emmy and Telly Award-winning broadcast television producer and talent, Mark has produced thousands of shows for local and network broadcast television.
Live Webinar – Tuesday, December 14th, 2021
1:00 pm-2:00 pm Eastern / 10:00 am – 11:00 pm Pacific
Can’t attend live? Register anyway and receive the recording after the webinar!
Your Presenter:
Mark Schroeder, Auction Brio
Mark Schroeder CAI, BAS, CES has raised over $123,000,000 dollars for non-profit organizations and learning institutions throughout Texas and the Great Lakes region. Twice Mark has collected Fund-a-Need donations of $1,000,000 dollars and another donation of $550,000 dollars! Premiering as the benefit auctioneer for the San Antonio Spurs Tux N’ Tennies Gala, Mark rocketing the bidding to a record by selling a consigned painting for $150,000 dollars! The San Antonio Express News raved as Mark raised a new record of $186,000 dollars for the San Antonio Spurs during his first time conducting the game jersey auction. His sale of Spurs star Tim Duncan’s jersey sold for a record $67,000 dollars!
As a leader in the benefit auction industry, Mark has elevated benefit auction fundraising with innovative ideas, Emmy Award winning video production, entertainment and teaming with clients to share money generating ideas that collect tens of thousands, to hundreds of thousands and even millions more dollars for his clients. By teaming with his clients as a benefit auction consultant and strategist, Mark consistently raises more funds for charities. This immersion results in record fundraising dollars. Mark has earned the elite Certified Auctioneer Institute designation from the National Auctioneer Association. Less than 1% of all auctioneers have earned the CAI designation. Mark is one of the first auctioneers in the country to earn the Benefit Auctioneer Specialist certification reflecting his elevated status and expertise in the benefit auction industry.
Mark is a thirty-one time Emmy nominated sports anchor and reporter. He won 4-Emmy Awards and a Telly Award with WJW-TV, CBS, Fox and SportsTime Ohio. He has earned multiple awards from the Associated Press and Cleveland Press Club. Mark is a graduate of John Carroll University, Reppert School of Auctioneering and Hondros College of Business.
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Webinar - Fueling Your Fundraiser with Utopia Entertainment
2021-11-10 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | CA
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Fueling Your Fundraiser with Utopia Entertainment
SPECIAL GUEST: Joey Goone, Utopia Entertainment
The biggest nonprofit struggle of the past has been competing for the donor dollar. Now, what nonprofits are actually competing for is time and heart. With limited time and money, families have to choose where to allocate their hearts in a world where there are many worthy nonprofits. We help nonprofits bring generations together to create and share collective meaning and purpose, driven through events and impact stories with video. Deeply connecting with people will help them realize your organization isn’t simply a nonprofit, it’s a way of being. This all starts with transforming your events and building meaningful relationships with donors through your stories.
Utopia is creating a space for nonprofit executives and fundraisers to gain valuable knowledge in the space of scaling your real impact. We’ll focus on pre, during, and post-event strategies that will strengthen your relationships with your donors. We’ll discuss how building community, inviting people with thoughtfulness, nailing your tech, scaling creative partnerships and producing incredible impact stories will help you transcend what you thought was possible.
Are you ready to scale? Join us.
Our discussions will cover both in-person and streaming events.
Live Webinar – Wednesday, November 10th, 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:
Joey Goone, Utopia Entertainment
Joey is the President of Utopia Entertainment, an event and video production company headquartered in St. Louis, MO. By the forced nature of the pandemic, Joey and his team were challenged to think creatively on how nonprofits might create a sense of community and belonging for their donors during a time of widespread fear and scarcity. In the past 18 months, Joey and Utopia have done just that, helping 150 nonprofits raise in excess of $25,000,000. As a part of their commitment to helping nonprofits scale, Joey and his team launched a coaching program to learn with and from nonprofits, uncovering the most complex challenges nonprofit executives are faced with: creating community, scaling impact, sharing meaningful stories, and uniting hearts through amazing event experiences. Through Joey’s coaching program, the real impact is scaled, as nonprofit executives crowdsource actionable strategies from fellow nonprofit peers, building community with each other as a result.
Joey will continue to share his heart with the nonprofit world as he inspires nonprofit leaders to think boldly, embrace uncertainty, and be unapologetically different.
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Fueling Your Fundraiser - A Blueprint for Nonprofit Event Marketing
2021-10-15 09:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Hilton St. Louis Frontenac, 1335 South Lindbergh Boulevard, St. Louis, MO, 63131, United States
Tired of webinars? We are too!!!
The philosophy behind this style of event suggests learning happens (at scale) more efficiently and effectively when we collaborate with each other, opposed to someone talking AT us on a stage for hours.
100% of the proceeds raised from this event will be donated to one of the organizations who register! At the end of the day we will draw one random organization to donate ticket sales to!
Event Date and Time:
October 15th from 9am-1 pm CT
Throughout the day, we’ll be discussing:

Pre-Event, During Event and Post-Event strategies that will help donor relationships blossom for a transactional thing to a forever thing
The new paradigm of events – how to create exceptional event experiences – (small e and big e events) – We have compiled tons of data on what donors really want
How technology will help you appeal to the next generation
Why storytelling through videos matters more than anything
What you need to know about digital media and marketing online to the next generation to scale from a mission to a movement
Analog (baby boomer) generation is phasing out. Digital (gen x, millennials, gen z) generation is phasing in as the largest generation and the wealthiest, most philanthropic generation in history.

What unites all of us is that we are building relationships within our businesses and our communities to leave the planet better than we found it. The content alone will be of incredible value, but perhaps even more valuable will be the opportunity to connect with other nonprofit executives.
This will be offered with both in-person and virtual streaming options.

Winspire Conference - The Future of FUNDRAISING is Now
2021-10-14 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | CA
October 14th “The Future of Fundraising is Now” Winspire’s Virtual Conference will feature some of the best-known movers and shakers in the nonprofit world.
Mr. Dan Pallotta will be our keynote speaker and other notable names such as Jarrett Ransom, Danielle Snelson, Robin Thompson, and more.
With education at the top of mind, with impactful sessions supporting and nurturing our nonprofit leader’s professional and personal growth while navigating a post-pandemic fundraising environment from donor cultivations, finding your inner rock star, building a solid media voice, and moving your mission into the future.
Interested in joining us, Thursday, October 14th from 9:00 AM-4:00 PM Pacific? Register today and use the code “GREATERGIVING” for $25 off a VIP ticket!
You don’t want to miss this stellar lineup and fully LIVE virtual conference!

Webinar - Navigating the Hybrid Fundraising Event with Tolo Events
2021-09-15 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | CA
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Navigating the Hybrid Fundraising Event with Tolo Events
SPECIAL GUEST: Shelly Tolo, Tolo Events
As we move from virtual to hybrid fundraising events, what might our options be? Explore various scenarios of maintaining the best of virtual while re-introducing the in-person experience.
Listeners will learn various options for how a hybrid event can be formatted to be engaging for both the in-person and virtual guest. This is unchartered territory, so there is a lot to consider.
Live Webinar – Wednesday, September 15th, 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:
Shelly Tolo, Tolo Events
Shelly Tolo launched Tolo Events in 2002 after a 12-year career as a development officer and event planner for nonprofit organizations. Her business mission is to maximize events through strategic planning and creating fabulous atmospheres and programs. She holds a master’s degree in Public Management from Carnegie Mellon University with a concentration in nonprofit organizations. In addition to her business savvy, Shelly has a keen eye for design and is recognized as a leading event designer in the industry. When asked what she hopes a potential client would say about her after an interview, Shelly responded, “more than anything I would hope they’d say she’s really nice – we want to work with her!”. Did you know Shelly was a synchronized swimmer in high school, considers herself an Olympics junkie and loves to binge-watch Naked and Afraid?
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Rocky Mountain Philanthropy Institute
2021-09-09 - 2021-09-10 | CA
Premiere Colorado Conference for Fundraisers
Attend Rocky Mountain Philanthropy Institute (RMPI), the annual conference hosted by the Association of Fundraising Professionals Colorado Chapter on September 9-10. Themed “Purpose and Possibility”, RMPI 2021 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 2021 will kick off with an action-packed afternoon on Thursday, September 9th, leading up to the main events on Friday, September 10th. In addition to a selection of engaging and informative plenary sessions, you’ll have the opportunity to join us for an enlightening fireside chat and Q&A with keynote speaker, Edgar Villanueva, the globally recognized racial justice activist, philanthropist, and author of “Decolonizing Wealth: Indigenous Wisdom to Heal Divides and Restore Balance.”
Building upon the success of last year’s virtual conference, RMPI 2021 will be brought to you again wherever you access the internet, with opportunities for in-person connection through optional conference pods and networking happy hours based on your own comfort level and location. Wherever you attend, RMPI 2021 promises to be immersive, inspiring, and collaborative.
To learn more about how attending RMPI can help you make even greater change in your community visit http://bit.ly/RMPI2021.

Thought Leadership Virtual Summit 2021
2021-08-10 - 2021-08-12 | CA
A virtual conference to connect trailblazing fundraisers!
Join us for the 2021 Thought Leadership Virtual Summit presented by Artisan Auctions on August 10th, 11th, and 12th. Each day will have three hours of live-streamed content along with opportunities for networking and roundtable discussions.
Based on the success of our virtual conference in 2020, we will be hosting the summit in a completely virtual format once again in 2021. Since 2014, this event has been a prime time for nonprofit organizations to hone their skills for in-person and virtual fundraising events.
The conference is open to all nonprofit professionals looking to learn more about fundraising trends, deepen their understanding of the industry, share their knowledge and provide feedback.
VIP Attendee $99
*Only 50 spots available!
Standard Admission $29
Learn more and register today!

Further Your Fundraising Virtual Workshop - Hosted by Raising Paddles
2021-08-05 | CA
Welcome to Further Your Fundraising Virtual Workshop!
August 5, 2021 10 a.m. CST

Hi, we’re Raising Paddles, Fundraising Auctioneers, and Consultants. Our experienced team of professionals supports over 100 nonprofits a year across the country to achieve fundraising goals and create memorable donor experiences. In the past twelve months, we have helped nonprofits navigate virtual fundraising events resulting in amazing success. Going forward many fundraising events are returning to an in-person model and much has changed in the culture of philanthropy. Through this virtual workshop, our team of experts will present best practices and strategies to help you capitalize on emerging trends. This will be an interactive workshop with ample opportunity to ask questions and learn from others as well as network. Attendees will have a chance to win prizes to be used as revenue generators at your nonprofit’s next event.
What to Expect
Two experience options, one virtual workshop.
Professional’s Experience – $49 per attendee

Session 1 – Back to Live
Session 2 – Audience Development
Session 3- Event Planning
Vendor Introductions
Q&A/Panel Discussion
Entry in attendance raffles

VIP Experience (space is limited to 24) $99.00 per attendee.
Created for Development Directors and Executive Directors
Choose your 3 sessions

Grant Writing
Donor Stewardship
Board Evaluation & Engagement
Back to Live
Audience Development
Event Planning
Vendor Introductions
Q&A/Panel Discussion
Entry in attendance raffles

Elevate: A Conference for Fundraising Events
2021-06-14 - 2021-06-15 | CA
We work every day to provide solutions to help nonprofits meet event fundraising goals. Built on a foundation of trust and through leadership, Greater Giving’s extensive community partnerships are here to provide even more resources to help elevate fundraising event needs. That’s why this year we are partnering with Elevate: A Conference for Fundraising Events at Swaim Strategies to demo our latest text-to-donate tool and showcase what’s possible for the future of fundraising events.
We hope you’ll join us virtually Monday and Tuesday, June 14–15, for Elevate 2021—to get a deep dive into the world of fundraising events. Elevate 2021 will be packed with tips, tricks and tools you’ll need to effectively navigate the future of events. We will hear from keynote speakers Priya Parker and Shari Dunn about the transformation of the nonprofit landscape and focus on what we learned from gathering in a pandemic to reimagine the future of fundraising events.
We believe in connecting communities, and this is one of the many ways we follow through with this commitment.
To register and learn more about our partnership, visit elevatenonprofit.com

Elevate: A Conference for Fundraising Events – add to your calendar!
June 14 Pre-Conference, 11AM–12:30PM (PT)
June 15 Conference, 9AM–3PM (PT)
Pricing*: $68 General 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.
*Swaim Strategies has teamed up with corporate partners to remove cost barriers to participation and will be offering FREE participation to all culturally specific organizations serving Black, Indigenous and Communities of Color with BIPOC leadership.

Webinar - Fundraising Events Post COVID with Swaim Strategies
2021-06-09 09:30 - 10:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | CA
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Fundraising Events Post COVID with Swaim Strategies
SPECIAL GUEST: Samantha Swaim, Swaim Strategies
We have been living in a state of deprivation through a pandemic and as people gather again there is a deeper need for authentic connection than ever before. In this session, we’ll ask the question… what if every time you gathered people, they were immersed in your mission? Learn to design fundraising events for a post COVID era, meeting donors’ needs and engaging them deeper in purpose.
Live Webinar – Wednesday, June 9th, 2021
12:30 pm-1:30 pm Eastern / 9:30 am – 10:30 am Pacific
*One LIVE attendee will win a full admission to the Elevate Conference on June 14th & 15th, a $68 value!
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.

Fusion Fundraising Webinar - A Hybrid Event Variations Best Practice Experience
2021-06-02 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | CA
We’re thrilled to again partner with our friends at Marquam Auction Agency for another innovative Hybrid Fusion Fundraising event webinar. This webinar will showcase hybrid event variations, best practices, and a LIVE FAUX-auction event demonstrating it all including Greater Giving’s Mobile Bidding software.
REGISTER, ATTEND and BID to be entered to win unique travel experiences to Vegas, Cabo, Bali, and Mexico – compliments of generous consignment partners: AuctionPackages, Sojourn Ventures, Charity Booster, Go Charity, and HGA Fundraising!
Misty Marquam, Founder, and Principal will be joined by some of the nation’s leading fundraising experts & Benefit Auctioneer Specialists:

Amanda Valley, BAS – Marquam Auction Agency
Annie M Luthro, BAS – Marquam Auction Agency
Christine DeCastro, BAS – Marquam Auction Agency
Dan Newman, BAS – Alaska Premier Auctions & Appraisals
Eva Ponce, BAS – Marquam Auction Agency
Misty Marquam, BAS – Marquam Auction Agency
Naomi Lewis, BAS – Naomi T Lewis Auctions
Nelson Jay, BAS – Gavelo Auctions
Scott Robertson, BAS – Scott Robertson Auctioneers
TiWanna Kenney, BAS – Astounding Auctions
Zan Aufderheide, BAS – Zan Auctions

This engaging and info-packed event will address the future of fundraising events:
– Is a Hybrid Fusion Fundraiser in your future? If so, what format/variation?
– In-depth discussions on Fusion event variations and format differences
– Hybrid Fusion Event Variation Demonstrations
+Much More – including a live Q&A session answering all your burning questions!

To be considered for prizes and vacation drawings, you must:

REGISTER for the webinar
ATTEND the webinar event LIVE
BID during the faux-tion (mock event)

*You will automatically be registered for a ‘faux’ mobile bidding account and a link to bid will be sent to you via email.
*No actual money will be exchanged. All mobile bidding is done in a test environment

When? June 2nd at 1 pm EST/10 am PST
REGISTER even if you can’t make it. We’ll send you the recording!

Webinar-Redefining the Future of Fundraising Events with Raise Agent
2021-05-12 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | CA
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Redefining the Future of Fundraising Events with Raise Agent
SPECIAL GUEST: Lauren Dully Clark, Raise Agent
As we plan for hybrid events and a return to in-person events, this session will share innovative fundraising solutions to blend strategies that create seamless giving experiences.
Live Webinar – Wednesday, May 12th, 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:
Lauren Dully Clark, Raise Agent
Lauren is passionately engaged with nonprofits to produce fundraising events that
weave creativity and storytelling. She launched Raise Agent to support, guide, and
celebrate nonprofit fundraising. For over 25 years, she has helped hundreds of
organizations become more mission-capable raising millions of dollars for essential
programs. As an innovator and strategist, she has helped organizations from all over
the country pivot to virtual events and is diving into the exciting evolution of hybrid
events.

Webinar-Virtual Fundraising Hosting, Technology and Streaming, - A Live Panel and Q&A
2021-04-14 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | CA
Virtual Fundraising Hosting, Technology, and Streaming, – A Live Panel and Q&A
SPECIAL GUESTS: Stephen Kilbreath, Kilbreath Auctions, Pavel Verbovski, PNTA/SeattleLives, and Siri Lippy, Greater Giving
You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers! We’re partnering up with live streaming and virtual fundraising event gurus Stephen Kilbreath of Kilbreath Auction Services, Pavel Verbovski of PNTA/SeattleLives and Siri Lippy of Greater Giving to discuss the biggest trends, pitfalls to avoid, and ways to make your organization’s virtual fundraising event a success in 2021.
Leave your desk with new ideas to make your virtual event stand out in the crowd and get your top questions answered all in less than an hour! Register to join us today.
Live Webinar – Wednesday, April 14th, 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!
Have a question ready for our panel? Email it to marketing@greatergiving.com and we will do our best to answer it live!
Your Presenters:
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).

Siri Lippy, Greater Giving
Siri has provided event services for more than 800 client events and has consulted on fundraising best practices with thousands of nonprofits. She trains new Greater Giving event staff in best practices for running both automated and manual benefit auctions, and is passionate about helping organizations run smooth, sensational, profitable events.

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 goals or exceeding board expectations.

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

Webinar: The Why of Giving with Raising Paddles
2021-03-10 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | CA
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The Why of Giving
SPECIAL GUEST: Dan Campbell of Raising Paddles
This session will break down the why in giving….why give anything, why give now, and why give to YOUR organization. Once you understand these principles, you can be more effective in donor development.
Learn strategies to analyze giving from your donors, with a simple 1 or 2 sentence vision of why donors will give to your organization at this time.
Live Webinar – Wednesday, March 10th, 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:
Dan Campbell, Raising Paddles
Dan Campbell is the President and Founder of Raising Paddles, a fundraising auctioneer and consulting firm that has a national reach. Serving hundreds of clients mostly in the Midwest, Raising Paddles auctioneers have helped raise over $120 million at their client’s fundraising galas. Raising Paddles also hosts educational workshops all over the country, some of which are now virtual events to accommodate more NPOs. Most recently, Raising Paddles has become the preeminent go-to auction team for virtual and hybrid events, serving clients all over the US. Raising Paddles recently added CFRE certification to provide their NPO clients with strategic consulting beyond events and to perform a partnership with NPOs who are striving to not only survive but thrive in this economy. Dan comes from a family of auctioneers, and is a graduate of the Missouri Auction School, and is also one of only 300 Benefit Auction Specialists in the world. Dan has been married for 30 years and has a son with special needs, is a cancer survivor, and enjoys golf in his spare time.

Webinar: Fundraising as it Evolves - What’s Next and Beyond
2021-02-24 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | CA
Here’s a webinar we are having with Raising Paddles that provides a forward-thinking approach to diversify your fundraising efforts in any space.
This webinar will highlight new and unique special event strategies, a “What’s Next?” perspective to help you differentiate. Having navigated the challenges of 2020, we have assembled a line-up of visionary presenters to share new capabilities that will grow your organization’s reach and impact. Prepare yourself for a holistic view of fundraising that captures new best practices of event planning, donor cultivation, audience centric programs, stewardship and cause-based selling of your mission.
3 Interactive Energizing Sessions:

The “Ins & Outs” of Fundraising as it evolves – how to plan your events, how to increase attendance & motivate greater giving, how to build a program your audience will enjoy.
Caused Based Selling – Cultivating potential & existing donors, stewardship, mission focused strategic planning, board & volunteer led fundraising.
Using Up-to-Date Technology and latest Solutions as a Competitive Advantage – What’s Next on the Horizon, and what can I do to stand out to target audiences?

Peer professional fundraisers will share their experience in each of these areas. Tune into their stories of failure and success as they give their perspective of their fears and their witness to change and growth. You will hear from and interact with subject matter experts who will share insight to new and unique fundraising strategies. Q&A panel discussions will be offered at the end of each session.
Once you register, we will send you a pre-event survey which will give you influence over content we deliver the day of, so that it will cater to your specific needs and interests.
Cost: $30 per attendee, $60 per organization up to 3 team members
Registration provides access to advanced materials, discounts on future services, chances to win several prizes including trips and experiences & gift cards. Also included is a $15 Uber Eats gift card for lunch for each registered attendee.
Wednesday, February 24th, 2021
10:00 AM-1:00 PM Central (11am EST, 9am PST, 10am MST)

Webinar- Virtual Gala 2.0: Taking Virtual Galas to the Next Level in 2021 with Stellar Fundraising Auctions
2021-01-13 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | CA
Virtual Gala 2.0: Taking Virtual Galas to the Next Level in 2021
SPECIAL GUEST: Greg Quiroga, Stellar Fundraising Auctions
Learn best practices for conducting a virtual gala in 2021. Whether you did a virtual gala this past year or will be conducting your first virtual gala in 2021, come learn proven techniques for creating a virtual event that will engage and entertain your crowd.
We saw the rise of the virtual gala as the primary means of conducting fundraising auctions and fund-a-needs in 2020, and spent the last year inventing, developing and fine-tuning best practices. Learn when you should open your live auction for bidding, how long you should leave open your fund-a-need, where you should place your fund-a-need, how much of your event needs to be live and more.
Live Webinar – Wednesday, January 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:
Greg Quiroga, Stellar Fundraising Auctions
Greg Quiroga is the San Francisco Bay Area’s premier fundraising auctioneer and has been conducting fundraising auctions for non-profit organizations across the United States since 2004. In a normal year, he works with over 50 non-profits, schools, foundations, arts organizations, and charities to help raise over $15 million.
With the outbreak of Covid-19 and the advent of social distancing protocols that shut down in-person event fundraising, Greg shifted his focus to virtual fundraising opportunities. He quickly became one of the thought leaders in the virtual event space. His bi-weekly “How to Implement a Virtual Gala” webinar series consistently attracted 100 attendees in real-time and continues to be his most popular videos online.
Greg has conducted over 30 virtual galas since March of 2020 and helped non-profits raise over $6,750,000 online. His virtual events have run the gamut from low-fi self-produced webinars to high-end, in-studio productions and have included donors from San Francisco, Texas, New York, London, Beirut, and Hong Kong.
The founder of Stellar Fundraising Auctions (www.StellarSF.com), Greg, and his wife live in San Francisco with their teenage son.

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

Webinar: From Virtual to Hybrid-Planning into 2021 and Ahead
2020-12-02 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | CA
From Virtual to Hybrid-Planning into 2021 and Ahead
SPECIAL GUEST: Samantha Swaim, Swaim Strategies
What has the world of online virtual events taught us, what do we carry into the future and how do we plan for the return of the gala? This webinar will look at some of the key findings from virtual events and help you plan your calendar. Learn how to execute a hybrid event and create a plan for managing the unknown turns ahead.
Live Webinar – Wednesday, December 2nd, 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:
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.

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

#GivingTuesday and Year-End Giving
2020-12-01 | CA
Submit your GivingTuesday or Year-End Giving donation page that is built using Greater Giving Online Payments and our team will share it on our social media channels. Just tag @GreaterGiving and use the #GivingTuesday or #YearEndGiving hashtags! You can also submit your page through this form for our team to share out.
Option 1: #GivingTuesday – Use our pre-built #GivingTuesday template or create your own within Greater Giving.
Option 2: Year-End Giving Campaign – Use our pre-built Year-End giving themed campaign template or create your own within Greater Giving.
Help us, help you promote your donation page!
This year has been harder than normal for our nonprofit clients across the country. Greater Giving is here to help you promote your #GivingTuesday or Year-End donation page.
For more information visit our Giving Tuesday page.

Webinar-Raise Six Figures with The Fearless and Joyful ASK
2020-10-14 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | CA
Raise Six Figures with The Fearless and Joyful ASK –For expert fundraisers who love what they do but hate to ASK!
SPECIAL GUEST: Dee Dee Kiesow, Award-winning Fundraiser and founder of The Six Figure ASK Formula
Are you tired of asking the same people for money? Are you sometimes hesitant, nervous, or afraid to be the asker? Do you just not know when and what to ask for? Join Dee Dee Kiesow and discover your power within to change your world by unleashing the ASKER within. Maximize your Minutes with a new amazing YOU.
In this action-packed session, you’ll learn:
• Simple no-cost things you can do instantly to double or triple your fundraising efforts
• Six proven steps to the ASK
• The secret to inspiring someone to give now…without asking for money.
• And most important, how to inspire joyful givers to bring awareness and wealth to what you care about.
It is a disservice to let interested donors walk away without the opportunity to partner with you to serve humankind in a way to bring joy to all parties.
Live Webinar – Wednesday, October 14th, 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:
DeeDee Kiesow, Six Figure Fundraising
After 25 years of award-winning fundraising and millions raised in the non-profit sector, Dee Dee was raced with meeting the demand of numerous charities needing her help in event fundraising. Many clients had doubled their event fundraising – others saw paydays up to 600% over goal with her unique system and demand was growing. She founded Benevent – Six-Figure Fundraising.
Her mission: To teach non-profit leaders how to raise maximum dollars per minute at events while engaging long term donor partnerships.
In a few short years, this former for-profit business owner, non-profit founder, executive director, community organizer and major gifts officer had raised millions more using a combination of her strategies and asking skills. She has appeared nationwide in both USA Today and The Business Journal bringing her proven Silicon Valley Business approach to modern fundraising. She is a speaker and instructor for The National Auctioneers Association and has served as a board member and Master Level Instructor for The Association of Fundraising Professionals. Her unique system is changing fundraising in the US and Europe. As six-figure fundraising client Maria Nicolocoudis put it, “After 20 years working with event planners, Dee Dee is everything in one. “

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

Webinar- Event 180°: Renovate your event with these 7 trend-worthy ideas
2020-09-16 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | CA
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Event 180°: Renovate your event with these 7 trend-worthy ideas
Each December after the books are closed on nearly 100 events in 20 states, a master document is created to record the best and brightest ideas used at cutting-edge galas. As someone who works on stage at these events, I find myself spending Saturday nights at the most trendsetting fundraisers imaginable – the events every other nonprofit in town seeks to copy. In this session, you’ll get the skinny on the 7 most original ideas I’ve witnessed when it comes to auctions, mission-driven messaging, and/or fund a needs.
Live Webinar – Wednesday, September 16th, 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:
Sherry Truhlar, Red Apple Auctions
Sherry Truhlar is President of Red Apple Auctions, an auction firm focused on nonprofit galas. Since 2005, she’s been a cheeky auctioneer onstage, and a trusted resource offstage for those seeking to improve the profitability of their fundraising gala. You might have seen her onstage working an auction, heard her speak at an AFP regional events (Planet Philanthropy or Bridge Conference) or read her insights in The NonProfit Times, Florida’s Sun Sentinel, Town & Country, The Washington Post Magazine, Missouri Meetings & Events, Vineyard Gazette, or many of the other papers who have quoted her advice. Though based in the Washington, D.C. area, she maintains her bliss by sidestepping the political scene.

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Rocky Mountain Philanthropy Institute-Virtual Conference
2020-09-11 | CA
The first-ever virtual Rocky Mountain Philanthropy Institute (RMPI) takes place on September 11th. Thanks to sponsors In the Know – Fundraising Strategy Coaching and the Animal Assistance Foundation, RMPI scholarships make this premier conference available to fundraisers with all levels of experience, across the entire state, and from every sector and background.

RMPI is the best way to get the professional toolkit you need to be a change-maker in today’s world.

Greater Giving is once again proud to be the Online Bidding Sponsor for the auction event and will be exhibiting in the virtual tradeshow. Stop by and you’ll be entered in a drawing for our Revenue Enhancer book and possibly win $250 donation for your organization!

Thought Leadership Virtual Summit
2020-08-25 - 2020-08-27 | OR, United States
Thought Leadership Summit 2020
Presented by Artisan Auctions

We’re going virtual!
Connecting remarkable fundraisers to collaborate, learn, and become inspired.
August 25th-27th, 2020
The Thought Leadership Summit is three 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 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.
Interested? Watch this 2-minute video to learn more…

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
