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SUMMARY:Special Topic Webinars-Deep Dive into Data & Reports (For Greater Giving Clients)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis webinar is recommended for Greater Giving clients.
URL:https://blog.greatergiving.com/event/special-topic-webinars/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220405
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SUMMARY:Fundraising Day in Boston 2022
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://blog.greatergiving.com/event/fundraising-day-in-boston-2022/
LOCATION:Boston Marriott Copley Place\, 110 Huntington Avenue\, Boston\, MA\, 02116\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Trade Shows
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SUMMARY:Webinar - Golf Event Best Practices
DESCRIPTION:Golf Event Best Practices\nAre 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. \nThis 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.
URL:https://blog.greatergiving.com/event/webinar-golf-event-best-practices/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Getting Back to Live and In-Person Workshop - Berkeley\, CA
DESCRIPTION: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.\nPresented by industry experts from Stellar Fundraising Auctions\, Beth Sandefur Events\, Greater Giving\, and The Lux Productions.\nThis workshop will feature in-depth discussions on: \n\nHow the culture of in-person events has evolved\nThe ways auction software has changed\nBest practices for registration in the time of Covid\nLeaving your silent auction online\nMaking your fund-a-need successful\nLive auction lots that work\nConducting a hybrid event\nBreakout Q&A sessions\, and\nA live demonstration by Orion’s Kitchen\n\n$50 registration includes light breakfast\, lunch\, and the culinary demonstration. Limited to 50 attendees\, so register now! \nTuesday\, April 12th\, 2022 \n9am – 2pm \nLocation: David Brower Center Berkeley\, CA \n 
URL:https://blog.greatergiving.com/event/getting-back-to-live-and-in-person-workshop-berkeley-ca/
LOCATION:David Brower Center\, 2150 ALLSTON WAY\, SUITE 100\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminar
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220413T120000
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SUMMARY:Webinar - Major Fundraising Events & Galas: What’s New for 2022? with FSA Auctions
DESCRIPTION: \nMajor Fundraising Events & Galas: What’s New for 2022? with FSA Auctions\nSPECIAL GUEST: Freddie Silveria\, FSA Auctions \nDuring this webinar learn…\n1. Live Auction lots and trends\n2. Paddle Raise strategies for success\n3. Hybrid and virtual elements \n  \nLive Webinar – Wednesday\, April 13th\, 2021\n2:00 pm-3:00 pm Eastern / 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Pacific\nCan’t attend live? Register anyway and receive the recording after the webinar!\nYour Presenter:\nFreddie Silveria\,  FSA Auctions \nFreddie 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\nnonprofits. 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. \n
URL:https://blog.greatergiving.com/event/webinar-do-auctioneers-really-raise-more-money-for-nonprofits-with-fsa-auctions/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:AFP ICON 2022 - Las Vegas\, NV
DESCRIPTION:Viva Las Vegas!\nWill 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. \nIn 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. \nWe can’t wait to connect with you in person in Las Vegas soon!
URL:https://blog.greatergiving.com/event/afp-icon-2022-las-vegas-nv/
LOCATION:MGM Las Vegas\, 3799 S Las Vegas Blvd\, Las Vegas\, NV\, 89109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Trade Shows
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SUMMARY:Webinar - Democratizing Your Event with Swaim Strategies
DESCRIPTION:SPECIAL GUESTS: Anthony Harden and Sama Shagaga\, Swaim Strategies\nIt’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. \nLearning objectives: \n\nClarify your call to action and walk away with ideas to\ncreate a clear and equitable purpose for your event\nExplore different ways to amplify a diversification of\nvoices\nLearn which tools to incorporate into your in-person\,\nvirtual or hybrid event to provide easy engagement\nDiscover best practices for accessibility\, including\nASL\, captioning\, language and technology support\nShare examples of nonprofits excelling in\ndemocratizing components\n\nLive Webinar – Wednesday\, May 11th\, 2022\n2:00 pm-3:00 pm Eastern / 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Pacific\nCan’t attend live? Register anyway and receive the recording after the webinar!\nYour Presenters:\nAnthony Harden\, Swaim Strategies\nAnthony 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. \nAnthony 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. \n  \nSama Shagaga\, Swaim Strategies\nSama 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. \nWith 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. \n
URL:https://blog.greatergiving.com/event/webinar-democratizing-your-event-with-swaim-strategies/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220617
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SUMMARY:Texas Auctioneers Association Annual Convention 2022
DESCRIPTION:Annual Convention and State Championship June 17-19\nGreater 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.\nLocation:\nEmbassy Suites by Hilton Dallas Frisco Hotel & Convention Center\, Frisco TX \nTo register\, Visit:\nhttps://texasauctioneers.org/event-2022-annual-convention/
URL:https://blog.greatergiving.com/event/texas-auctioneers-association-annual-convention-2022/
LOCATION:Embassy Suites Frisco\, 7600 John Q Hammons Dr\, Frisco\, TX\, 75034\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Trade Shows
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220621
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220623
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SUMMARY:Elevate 2022-a Hybrid Conference for Fundraising Events
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Elevate 2022\, a Hybrid Conference for Fundraising Events \nPart of our mission and commitment at Greater Giving is to create partnerships that help build a better world for all. \nThat’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. \nWe hope to see you there! \n  \nRegister now! \n  \nAbout Elevate: \nOn 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. \nFeatured 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. \nTo learn more about the conference\, visit elevatenonprofit.com \nElevate: A Hybrid Conference for Fundraising Events – add to your calendar! \nTuesday–Wednesday\, June 21–22\, 2022 \n$180 Virtual Admission \n$250 In-Person Admission  \nFREE BIPOC Admission \nelevatenonprofit.com \n  \nLive 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.
URL:https://blog.greatergiving.com/event/elevate-2022-a-hybrid-conference-for-fundraising-events/
LOCATION:Webinar\, Online
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Trade Shows
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220726
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220729
DTSTAMP:20260403T131516
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SUMMARY:National Auctioneers Association Benefit Auction Summit & Conference and Show 2022
DESCRIPTION:Booth 42 \nJuly 26-28 2022 \nProud to sponsor and exhibit at the National Auctioneers Association Benefit Auction Summit and Conference and Show both in-person and online! \nEvery 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! \nRegister Here!  https://auctioneers.org/CS2022/
URL:https://blog.greatergiving.com/event/national-auctioneers-association-benefit-auction-summit-conference-and-show-2022/
LOCATION:Town & Country Resort\, 500 Hotel Circle North\, San Diego\, CA\, 92108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Trade Shows
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220809
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220812
DTSTAMP:20260403T131516
CREATED:20220629T163133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230128T034520Z
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SUMMARY:Apex: Greater Giving User Conference 2022
DESCRIPTION:Connecting Remarkable Fundraisers to Collaborate\, Learn\, and Become Inspired.\nJoin us for a 3-day virtual conference exclusively for you-our valued client. \nIn 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. \nHear first-hand from our team of experts and industry partners their best practices to take your fundraising to the next level. \nLearn more and register today!
URL:https://blog.greatergiving.com/event/apex-greater-giving-user-conference-2022/
LOCATION:Webinar\, Online
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Trade Shows
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220831
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220901
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SUMMARY:Rocky Mountain Philanthropy Institute 2022
DESCRIPTION:Premiere Colorado Conference for Fundraisers \nAttend 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.  \nRMPI 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. \nTo learn more about how attending RMPI can help you make even greater change in your community visit our website here.
URL:https://blog.greatergiving.com/event/rocky-mountain-philanthropy-institute-2022/
LOCATION:Grant Humphreys Mansion\, 770 Pennsylvania St.\, Denver\, CO\, 80203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Trade Shows
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221018
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221021
DTSTAMP:20260403T131516
CREATED:20221013T210528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221014T162422Z
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SUMMARY:Boys and Girls Club Midwest Leadership Conference
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://blog.greatergiving.com/event/boys-and-girls-club-midwest-leadership-conference/
LOCATION:Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza\, 35 W. 5th St.\, Cincinnati\, Ohio\, 45202
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Trade Shows
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221105
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SUMMARY:Boys & Girls Club Pacific Leadership Conference
DESCRIPTION: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: \n• A welcome reception to kick-off the conference on Tuesday\, Nov. 1 at 5:30 p.m. PDT \n• Industry-leading speakers who will motivate and inspire \n• Board track designed for networking across organizations \n• Learning sessions to spark new ideas and address key issues \n• Exhibit hall packed with resources that support
URL:https://blog.greatergiving.com/event/boys-girls-club-pacific-leadership-conference/
LOCATION:Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort And Spa\, 21500 E Pacific Coast Hwy\, Huntington Beach\, CA\, 92648\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Trade Shows
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221108T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221108T153000
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SUMMARY:All Things Gala in St. Louis
DESCRIPTION:Fundraising Strategies in Action\nRaising 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. \nThe 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! \nCome 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! \nPlease check out the Agenda Page for more details on the schedule for the day. \nEvent Details\nSt. Louis \nTuesday\, November 8\, 2022 \n9:00 am – 3:30 Pm \nCardinals National Ballpark Village \n602 Clark Street – 2nd floor private dining room \nSt. Louis\, MO 63102 \nAbout Raising Paddles\nRaising 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.
URL:https://blog.greatergiving.com/event/all-things-gala-st-louis/
LOCATION:Cardinals Nation BallPark Village\, 602 Clark Street\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Trade Shows
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221110T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221110T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T131516
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SUMMARY:All Things Gala | Kansas City
DESCRIPTION:Fundraising Strategies in Action\nRaising 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. \nThe 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! \nCome 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! \nPlease check out the Agenda Page for more details on the schedule for the day. \nEvent Details\nKansas City \nThursday\, November 10\, 2022 \n8:00 am – 3:30 am \nFiorella’s Event Center \n9000 W 137th St \nOverland Park\, KS 66221 \nAbout Raising Paddles\nRaising 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.
URL:https://blog.greatergiving.com/event/all-things-gala-fundraising-strategies/
LOCATION:Fiorella’s Event Center\, 9000 W 137th St\, Overland Park\, KS\, 66221\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221114T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221114T153000
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SUMMARY:All Things Gala | Chicago
DESCRIPTION:Fundraising Strategies in Action\nRaising 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. \nThe 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! \nCome 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! \nPlease check out the Agenda Page for more details on the schedule for the day. \nEvent Details\nChicago\nMonday\, November 14\, 2022 \n9:00 am – 3:30 Pm \nMaggiano’s Little Italy\nClark & Grand \n516 N Clark St. \nChicago\, IL 60654 \nAbout Raising Paddles\nRaising 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.
URL:https://blog.greatergiving.com/event/all-things-gala-chicago/
LOCATION:Maggiano’s\, 2 The Blvd\, Richmond Heights\, MO\, 63117\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Trade Shows,Seminar
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230115
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SUMMARY:Ohio Auctioneer Conference
DESCRIPTION: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.   \nHighlights include:  Trade Vendors\,  The Ohio Auctioneer’s Championship\, the Hall of Fame Induction\, Fun Auction\, Education\, Networking and so much more. \nSeminars 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)
URL:https://blog.greatergiving.com/event/ohio-auctioneer-conference/
LOCATION:Nationwide Hotel & Conference Center\, 100 Green Meadows Drive\, Lewis Center\, OH\, 43035\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Trade Shows
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230201T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230201T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T131516
CREATED:20221005T203933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230111T200719Z
UID:12770-1675240200-1675265400@blog.greatergiving.com
SUMMARY:All Things Gala | Detroit
DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS\nRegister today to join us in-Person for a day of learning in Detroit\n\n\n\n\nCost: $60 \nDate: February 1\, 2022 \nRegistration: 8:30 AM \nTime:  9:00 – 3:30 \nLocation: \nThe War Memorial \n32 Lake Shore Drive \nGrosse Point Farms\, MI 48236
URL:https://blog.greatergiving.com/event/all-things-gala-detroit/
LOCATION:The War Memorial\, 32 Lake Shore Drive\, Grosse Point Farms\, MI\, 48236\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Trade Shows
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230202
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230206
DTSTAMP:20260403T131516
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230103T224312Z
UID:13047-1675296000-1675641599@blog.greatergiving.com
SUMMARY:2023 Colorado Auctioneers Annual Convention
DESCRIPTION:Greater Giving is proud to be participating in the Colorado Auctioneers Annual Convention. \nThis 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. \nWe’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.
URL:https://blog.greatergiving.com/event/2023-colorado-auctioneers-annual-convention/
LOCATION:Renaissance Denver Central Park Hotel\, 3801 Quebec Street\, Denver\, CO\, 80207\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Trade Shows
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230208T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230208T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T131516
CREATED:20230124T193910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230131T184130Z
UID:13108-1675854000-1675854000@blog.greatergiving.com
SUMMARY:Webinar: How to use luxury vacations to maximize fundraising and improve guest experience
DESCRIPTION:Vacation mode activated! \nJoin 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. \nNew 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.
URL:https://blog.greatergiving.com/event/webinar-how-to-use-luxury-vacations-to-maximize-fundraising-and-improve-guest-experience/
LOCATION:Webinar\, Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230223T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230226T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T131516
CREATED:20230127T223558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230127T223649Z
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SUMMARY:Illinois State Auctioneers Convention
DESCRIPTION:Greater Giving is proud to be participating in the Illinois State Auctioneers Annual Convention.\n\n\nThis 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.\n\n\nWe’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.
URL:https://blog.greatergiving.com/event/illinois-state-auctioneers-convention/
LOCATION:Bloomington Doubletree Hotel and Conference Center\, 10 Brickyard Dr\, Bloomington\, IL\, 61701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Trade Shows
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230315
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230317
DTSTAMP:20260403T131516
CREATED:20230222T184805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230222T184925Z
UID:13204-1678838400-1679011199@blog.greatergiving.com
SUMMARY:2023 Northwest Event Show
DESCRIPTION:Greater Giving is a proud sponsor at the Northwest Event Show in Seattle March 15th and 16th. \nWe are excited to be a part of a re-imagined and re-invigorated Northwest Event Show\, designed to unite the event industry along the West Coast of North America.  From Vancouver to Seattle\, Portland to LA\, plus our adjacent friends in Arizona\, Nevada and Utah\, this is the can’t-miss event for you. For 2023\, we have four types of tickets to choose from\, including virtual. Buy now for the early-bird discount and your chance to network with more than 5\,000 professional attendees. \nREGISTRATION DISCOUNTED FOR A LIMITED TIME! \nBe sure to use this registration link to receive your discount.  \n#NWES2023
URL:https://blog.greatergiving.com/event/2023-northwest-event-show/
LOCATION:Seattle Convention Center\, 705 Pike St\, Seattle\, WA\, 98101
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Trade Shows,Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230329T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230329T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T131516
CREATED:20230308T225528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230310T174137Z
UID:13274-1680087600-1680091200@blog.greatergiving.com
SUMMARY:Webinar: Tee Up For Your Next Event
DESCRIPTION:Golf Season is almost in FULL SWING! Please join us to learn best practices\, tips\, and tricks to successfully TEEING UP and running a Golf Event through Greater Giving. \nPick-up FORE key learnings including – \n\nUnderstanding the three types of Golf Events and how to enhance revenue at each\nWhat value a Golf Event can bring to your yearly event schedule\nSee the top trends with Golf Events and real-life examples from Greater Giving clients\nPreview new Golf Event Resources from Greater Giving\n\nCan’t join us on March 29th? You can still register for the webinar and receive the recording via email after the live session.
URL:https://blog.greatergiving.com/event/webinar-tee-up-for-your-next-event/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230416
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230419
DTSTAMP:20260403T131516
CREATED:20230310T215219Z
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SUMMARY:AFP ICON 2023
DESCRIPTION:AFP ICON 2023\, the world’s No. 1 fundraising conference\, brings the good times April 16-18 to New Orleans for three days of learning and connecting.\nAFP Icon offers more than 100 education sessions to choose from\, inspiring keynote speakers\, and thousands of fellow fundraisers await. Greater Giving team members will be on site in the Marketplace and want to chat with you about your fundraising efforts in Booth 701. Enter to win a Bose Noise Canceling Headset ($279 value).  Whether you’re already a customer or new to Greater Giving\, our goal is to help you find ways to Raise More and Stress Less! \n Antonia Keller\, Vice President  of the Emeril Lagasse Foundation and longtime Greater Giving client\, will be in our booth from 2:00 – 4:00 pm Monday\, April 17 to talk with you about your event. She’ll also be presenting a 15-minute talk at 2:40 pm on Bringing Fresh Perspective to your Fundraising Events. In this talk\, we’ll discuss creating successful fundraising events that offer the best guest experience and keep your mission at the forefront from fundraising professionals right to you. \nDuring the Marketplace Happy Hour Monday\, April 17  we’ll be handing out 100 Greater Giving Wine Glasses and free drink tickets!.  To get your free glass and drink – all you have to do is stop by on Monday beginning at 4:30 PM until the drinks run out.  To get your drink\, we will scan your badge.  In addition\, we also have a putting game to play – sink the golf ball and win a variety of gift cards valued between $5-$25 until the prizes run out!  \nAs they say in New Orleans: Laissez les bons temps rouler (Let the good times roll)!
URL:https://blog.greatergiving.com/event/afp-icon-2023/
LOCATION:Ernest N. Morial Convention Center\, 900 Convention Center Blvd\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Trade Shows
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230503
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230506
DTSTAMP:20260403T131516
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230420T213241Z
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SUMMARY:Boys and Girls Club of America National Conference
DESCRIPTION:For the 117th year\, thousands of dedicated Boys & Girls Club executives\, board members and professional staff from across the Movement will gather in person to unite under our shared mission and chart an inspiring path forward for our nation’s youth. \nDuring the conference\, connect with colleagues from across the nation\, share best practices and emerging strategies\, and engage in learning sessions with subject matter experts on critical areas of impact\, including: \n\nDiversity\, Equity and Inclusion\nTrauma-Informed Approach\nWorkforce Readiness\nRevenue Streams and Fundraising\nCommunity Partnerships and Collective Impact\nAdvocacy\n\nCome visit Stephanie at booth #705!
URL:https://blog.greatergiving.com/event/boys-and-girls-club-of-america-national-conference/
LOCATION:Hyatt Regency Orlando\, 9801 International Dr.\, Orlando\, FL\, 32819\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Trade Shows
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230510T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230510T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T131516
CREATED:20230420T215422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230420T215422Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: How to Raise Paddles and Raise More Money
DESCRIPTION:The paddle raise/fund-a-need\, or special appeal is your biggest opportunity to raise money at your event. So what is the science behind the success? What are the vital elements to include? How do you build a strategy to maximize the potential while making it feel celebratory? \nSamantha Swaim\, Fundraising Event Consultant at Swaim Strategies will help you make sure you are sending your donors home excited about the success they were able to be a part of\, and happy that they could contribute to your cause. She will cover both paddle raise strategy 101 and 201\, from the basic elements to the advanced strategies\, you will pick-up tips to make it a success at your next event
URL:https://blog.greatergiving.com/event/webinar-how-to-raise-paddles-and-raise-more-money/
LOCATION:Webinar\, Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230517
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230520
DTSTAMP:20260403T131516
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SUMMARY:Washington State Nonprofit Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Washington State Nonprofit Conference is the largest gathering of nonprofits in the state bringing together nonprofit leaders to learn\, connect\, and inspire. The Conference generates ideas and resources to help you imagine solutions to your organization’s biggest challenges. You’ll leave with resources to share and actionable items to apply to your work. And best of all\, the Conference offers unique opportunities to connect with nonprofit peers across the state. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis year’s approach allows everyone to celebrate and learn together in the way that works best for you. You can be part of an active conference community online through our virtual conference platform. For those who can gather in person\, join us Friday in Tacoma\, WA for more learning\, connection\, and collaboration. \n\nCome say hi virtually\, or in-person\, to Taylor & Debby!
URL:https://blog.greatergiving.com/event/washington-state-nonprofit-conference/
LOCATION:Marriott Tacoma Downtown\, 1538 Commerce St\, Tacoma\, WA\, 98402\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Trade Shows
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230606
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230607
DTSTAMP:20260403T131516
CREATED:20230523T175411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230523T175411Z
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SUMMARY:AFP Genesee Valley Annual Regional Conference: Flexible Fundraising
DESCRIPTION:AFP Genesee Valley Chapter welcomes you to join their network of nearly 200 fundraising professionals and community partners in the Greater Rochester area on Tuesday\, June 6\, 2023 for the Annual Regional Conference. \nThis year’s conference theme is flexible fundraising—building our resilience as fundraisers while reshaping our approaches to development with an inclusion\, diversity\, equity and access mindset. You will hear from local nonprofit leaders who are leading the way for fundraising adaptability in a changing nonprofit landscape. Attendees will also have the opportunity to interface with local vendors and sponsors like Greater Giving\, network with fundraising peers\, and engage in small group table topic discussions. This is an event you don’t want to miss!
URL:https://blog.greatergiving.com/event/afp-genesee-valley-annual-regional-conference-flexible-fundraising/
LOCATION:Temple B’rith Kodesh\, 2131 Elmwood Ave\, Rochester\, NY\, 14618\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Trade Shows,Seminar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230612
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230615
DTSTAMP:20260403T131516
CREATED:20230323T174400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230323T174400Z
UID:13325-1686528000-1686787199@blog.greatergiving.com
SUMMARY:Planet Philanthropy
DESCRIPTION:Attendees come from Miami to Jacksonville\, Pensacola to Orlando and Tampa\, and everywhere in between! The conference also attracts fundraisers from all over the country and Puerto Rico. Annually\, more than 300 nonprofit leaders from various organizations ranging from social services\, education\, health\, religion\, the arts\, and much more will join us to learn about the latest and greatest resources to enhance their knowledge and skills. \nCome say hi to Aimee at the Greater Giving booth!
URL:https://blog.greatergiving.com/event/planet-philanthropy/
LOCATION:Rosen Centre Hotel\, 9840 International Drive\, Orlando\, FL\, 32819\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Trade Shows
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