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SUMMARY:Benefit Auction Summit 2015
DESCRIPTION:See what’s new in Greater Giving Mobile Bidding at Summit!\nDo you want to help your nonprofit clients be better organized\, digitize their fundraising efforts and increase their revenue? Are you looking for a partner who sends business back to you?\nSign up and try out the new platform and you’ll be entered to win your choice of a $100 Amazon gift card or two bottles of Debby’s choice Oregon Pinot Noir. Two winners will be selected: one attending summit and one participating remotely.\nRegister your cell phone for the demo now!
URL:https://blog.greatergiving.com/event/benefit-auction-summit-2015/
LOCATION:Hyatt French Quarter\, 800 Iberville Street\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70112\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Trade Shows
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SUMMARY:Conference: Rocky Mountain Philanthropy Institute
DESCRIPTION:Visit us at the Rocky Mountain Philanthropy Institute \nSeptember 10th and 11th – Vail\, CO \nDo you want to improve your donors’ experience\, digitalize fundraising efforts\, and increase your revenue?  Then come see us at AFP Rocky Mountain Philanthropy Institute 2015.\nStop by and we’ll demonstrate Greater Giving Mobile Bidding and Go Time.  You’ll learn about the latest fundraising trends for 2015. We will also have Auction Planners\, Best Practices for Mobile Bidding Events\, giveaways and enter to win a $100 Amazon Gift Card.
URL:https://blog.greatergiving.com/event/tradeshow-rocky-mountain-philanthropy-institute/
LOCATION:Vail Cascade Resort and Spa\, 1300 Westhaven Dr.\, Vail\, CO\, 81657\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Trade Shows
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150915T093000
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SUMMARY:SEMINAR Maximizing Your Benefit Auction
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Greater Giving and Red Apple Auctions\nMaking Everything Count\nHow can you reduce your fundraising stress while maximizing auction returns? This seminar will teach you how to get the right donors to attend your auction\, avoid operational pitfalls\, and streamline processes for maximum results. You’ll also learn how to make your event night and program run smoothly through best-practice technology planning. In this seminar\, we will share the tips\, tricks\, and strategies learned at hundreds of benefit auctions. You’ll get the best practices compiled from the experience of thousands of Greater Giving Clients. You’ll also get some new approaches to help your organization and mission stand out\, so you can take advantage of emerging fundraising opportunities. \nAt this seminar\, you will learn how to stand out and thrive. \n\nHow to improve your silent auction performance (5 immediate changes you can make now)\nProcurement help\nRevenue generating ideas\nBest practice technology\nStreamline check in/out\n\nBONUS SESSION: Many organizations are looking for information about the next new thing in silent auctions: Mobile Bidding. This post-seminar session will cover new trends in fundraising using mobile bidding technologies. We’ll discuss how to drive participation and raise more funds with ease using Greater Giving’s Mobile Bidding. If you would like to see a live demo of Greater Giving Mobile Bidding on your mobile phone\, please include a mobile phone number in the provided field for each attendee when registering. \nTuesday\, September 15\, 2015 – Washington\, DC\n9:30 am-12:30 pm (Bonus Session 12:30-1:00 pm)\nCheck-in begins 30 minutes prior to start time. \nLocation:\nAdvanced Academic Programs\, Johns Hopkins University\n1717 Massachusetts Ave NW\nWashington\, DC 20036 \nCost: $19.95\nAM beverages and lunch will be served \nPresenters: \nSherry Truhlar\, CMP\, BAS\, CAI of Red Apple Auctions – works with schools and nonprofits to guide volunteers and planners in producing profitable fundraising auctions. While many auction galas suffered losses during the recession\, most of her clients – an overwhelming 76% — achieved record-breaking events. She’s been covered or dished out auction advice on Town & Country\, The Washington Post Magazine\, AUCTIONEER and other magazines\, and been seen on TLC and E! Style television programs. Having worked with hundreds of clients\, she knows that every auction can improve\, and offers classes and products to help each one achieve new levels of success. \nKim Bauman\, Area Marketing Manager\, Greater Giving\, started using the company’s solutions as a parent volunteer for her children’s school auction in 2002. She was so impressed with the software and the company that she joined the team in 2005. Due to her commitment to area schools and nonprofits\, Kim continues to volunteer to assist at a variety of fundraising events\, honing her skills in using Greater Giving software to streamline event planning and execution and night-of-event check-in and checkout processes.
URL:https://blog.greatergiving.com/event/maximizing-your-benefit-auction/
LOCATION:Advanced Academic Programs\, Johns Hopkins University\, 1717 Massachusetts Ave NW\, Room 213\, Washington\, DC\, 20036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminar
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SUMMARY:SEMINAR Maximizing Your Benefit Auction Day 2
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Greater Giving and Blacktie Benefit Auctions\nMaking Everything Count\nHow can you reduce your fundraising stress while maximizing auction returns? This seminar will teach you how to get the right donors to attend your auction\, avoid operational pitfalls\, and streamline processes for maximum results. You’ll also learn how to make your event night and program run smoothly through best-practice technology planning. In this seminar\, we will share the tips\, tricks\, and strategies learned at hundreds of benefit auctions. You’ll get the best practices compiled from the experience of thousands of Greater Giving Clients. You’ll also get some new approaches to help your organization and mission stand out\, so you can take advantage of emerging fundraising opportunities. \nAt this seminar\, you will learn how to stand out and thrive with: \n\nProcurement help\nRevenue generating ideas\nBest practice technology\nStreamline check in/out\n\nBONUS SESSION: Many organizations are looking for information about the next new thing in silent auctions: Mobile Bidding. This post-seminar session will cover new trends in fundraising using mobile bidding technologies. We’ll discuss how to drive participation and raise more funds with ease using Greater Giving’s Mobile Bidding. If you would like to see a live demo of Greater Giving Mobile Bidding on your mobile phone\, please include a mobile phone number in the provided field for each attendee when registering. \nWednesday\, September 16\, 2015 – Baltimore\, MD\n9:30 am-12:30 pm (Bonus Session 12:30-1:00 pm)\nCheck-in begins 30 minutes prior to start time. \nLocation:\nNational Aquarium Baltimore\, Knott Harbor View Room\n501 E Pratt St.\nBaltimore\, MD 21202 \nCost: $19.95\nAM beverages and lunch will be served \nPresenters: \nErnie Rodgers\, CAI\, AARE\, and CES of Blacktie Benefit Auctions – started the company in 2004 and helps non-profit organizations in Virginia\, Maryland\, Florida\, North Carolina\, and the District of Columbia maximize their revenue with their annual fundraising gala. Ernie is a member of the board of directors for the Virginia Auctioneers Association and currently holds the office of Chairman of the Board for the association. In August of 2004\, Ernie won the Virginia State Auctioneer Championship and is the 2004-2005 Virginia State Champion. Finally\, Ernie conducts about 35 benefit and fundraising auctions each year for non-profit organizations throughout Virginia\, Florida\, North Carolina\, Maryland\, and the District of Columbia. \nKim Bauman\, Area Marketing Manager\, Greater Giving\, started using the company’s solutions as a parent volunteer for her children’s school auction in 2002. She was so impressed with the software and the company that she joined the team in 2005. Due to her commitment to area schools and nonprofits\, Kim continues to volunteer to assist at a variety of fundraising events\, honing her skills in using Greater Giving software to streamline event planning and execution and night-of-event check-in and checkout processes.
URL:https://blog.greatergiving.com/event/maximizing-your-benefit-auction-2/
LOCATION:National Aquarium Baltimore\, Knott Harbor View Room\, 501 E Pratt St.\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminar
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SUMMARY:Meetup: Tampa\, FL
DESCRIPTION:We’ll Show You an Easier Way to Bid at Events. \nGreater Giving is excited to be touring Florida to give you an inside look at how our mobile bidding can maximize your organization’s fundraising success. Register and bring your smartphone or tablet for one of two time slots for our in-person demo auction. Experience Greater Giving Mobile Bidding and Go Time event night solutions first-hand alongside your Area Marketing Manager\, Karla Ford and Senior Director of Customer Success\, John Chase. \nWe’ll cover Best Practices for Mobile Bidding Events like: \n\nCreating and staging mobile bidding packages\nStrategies on event night texts\nEffective mobile bidding sponsorships\n\nJoin us Monday September 21st in Tampa at the Tampa Bay History Center!
URL:https://blog.greatergiving.com/event/meetup-tampa-fl/
LOCATION:Tampa Bay History Center\, 801 Old Water St.\, Tampa\, FL\, 33602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open House
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SUMMARY:Meetup: Naples\, FL
DESCRIPTION:We’ll Show You an Easier Way to Bid at Events. \nGreater Giving is excited to be touring Florida to give you an inside look at how our mobile bidding can maximize your organization’s fundraising success. Register and bring your smartphone or tablet for one of two time slots for our in-person demo auction. Experience Greater Giving Mobile Bidding and Go Time event night solutions first-hand alongside your Area Marketing Manager\, Karla Ford and Senior Director of Customer Success\, John Chase. \nWe’ll cover Best Practices for Mobile Bidding Events like: \n\nCreating and staging mobile bidding packages\nStrategies on event night texts\nEffective mobile bidding sponsorships\n\nJoin us Tuesday September 22nd in Naples at the Bella Sera Hotel!
URL:https://blog.greatergiving.com/event/meetup-naples-fl/
LOCATION:Bella Sera Hotel\, 221 9th St. South\, Naples\, FL\, 34102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open House
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SUMMARY:SEMINAR: Engaging Your Entire Audience
DESCRIPTION:Join Kim Bauman of Greater Giving and Graham Crow of Benefit Auction Associates for this half-day seminar! \nMany guests who attend charity auctions come with their hearts and pocket books open\, yet leave without getting the change to give or feel included in the fundraising process. A big reason for this is because the event isn’t inclusive enough\, and caters to the small percentage of guests who can afford big ticket items in the live auction-for everybody else the live auction is just a spectator sport. Your invaluable donors have made an investment in time and money to attend your event\, so make sure to include them from start to finish! \nAt this seminar\, you will learn best practices for: \n\nHow to make your event inclusive and fun for everyone\nIncorporate creative fundraising ideas into your live auction\nLatest trends in live and silent auctions\nTap into the emotion of the cause by personalizing the “Ask” in the appeal\nHow to get the right people to your event\nImproving the experience at events\n\nBonus Session:  \nMany organizations are looking for more information about the new thing in silent auctions: Mobile Bidding. This post-seminar session will cover new trends in using mobile bidding technologies. We’ll discuss how to drive participation and raise more funds with ease using Greater Giving’s Mobile Bidding. If you would like to see a live demo on your mobile phone\, please include a mobile number in the provided field when registering.
URL:https://blog.greatergiving.com/event/seminar-engaging-your-entire-audience/
LOCATION:North Seattle Community College\, 9600 College Way N.\, Seattle\, WA\, 98103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150923T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150923T143000
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SUMMARY:Meetup: Boca Raton\, FL
DESCRIPTION:We’ll Show You an Easier Way to Bid at Events. \nGreater Giving is excited to be touring Florida to give you an inside look at how our mobile bidding can maximize your organization’s fundraising success. Register and bring your smartphone or tablet for one of two time slots for our in-person demo auction. Experience Greater Giving Mobile Bidding and Go Time event night solutions first-hand alongside your Area Marketing Manager\, Karla Ford and Senior Director of Customer Success\, John Chase. \nWe’ll cover Best Practices for Mobile Bidding Events like: \n\nCreating and staging mobile bidding packages\nStrategies on event night texts\nEffective mobile bidding sponsorships\n\nJoin us Wednesday September 23rd in Boca Raton at the Spanish River Library!
URL:https://blog.greatergiving.com/event/meetup-boca-raton-fl/
LOCATION:Spanish River Library\, 1501 Spanish River Blvd\, Boca Raton\, FL\, 33431\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open House
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150924T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150924T120000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Get People to Click Donate on Your Website
DESCRIPTION:Have you been frustrated with trying to raise money online? \nHave you tried emailing people to get them to give\, with few results? \nHow can you get people to click donate on your website? In this webinar\, you’ll learn how to get this done. \nWith this webinar you’ll be able to start to get donations on your nonprofit website. You’ll be able to take your donors up the ladder of engagement\, you’ll be able to prove to them that you are trustworthy\, and that your mission truly makes a difference. \nYou’ll learn what your donors want the most. You’ll also learn how to get more donors to sign up for your email newsletter using social media AND on your website\, and\, finally\, the right words to help people open your emails and get on with donating to your cause! \nYou Will Learn: \nSteps 1-5 in the ladder of engagement\nHow to collect emails with social media\nWhat kind of images help people give to your cause\n3 ways to collect addresses on your website\n4 ways to use social proof to help people donate\n22 Key words to make donors open your emails\n5 Key Survey questions to help you reach your donors\nStupendous donate pages: How to get people to go through your donate page and buy \nPresented by Greater Giving Partner Mazarine Treyz http://wildwomanfundraising.com/
URL:https://blog.greatergiving.com/event/webinar-get-people-to-click-donate-on-your-website/
LOCATION:Webinar\, Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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