Leveraging Procurement, Sponsors, and Guests to Drive Auction Revenue
Want to make more money at your silent auction? Combine smart procurement, sponsor commitment, and the right guests with a personalized bidding experience, and you'll see your guests bid more money—more often—and have more fun doing so.
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 as the national economy begins to recover.
At this seminar, you will learn how to stand out and thrive by:
Thursday, January 26, 2012 - Irving, TX 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Check-in begins 30 minutes prior to start time.
Location: Big Brothers Big Sisters – Lone Star 450 E John Carpenter Freeway Irving, TX 75062
Cost: $18.99 Morning beverages and lunch will be provided.
To register click here.
Presenters
Renee Jones, CAI, AARE, BAS, CES, founded National Fundraising Solutions, Inc. in 1988. Renee is a former International Champion Auctioneer. She has also Co-Authored The National Auctioneer’s Association course for Certified Fundraising Auctioneers. She consistently helps clients exceed their fundraising goals and offers a wealth of practical strategies for revenue enhancement. Ms. Jones along with the entire NFS professional staff brings a wide range of experience to fundraising auctions. Ms. Jones currently serves as Chair for NAA’s National Benefit Auction Specialist Program. She is a graduate of Missouri Auction School. NFS has raised millions of dollars for schools, special events and nonprofit organizations.
Patricia Borders, Area Marketing Executive, Greater Giving, has over 20 years of experience working with schools and nonprofits. She has held volunteer positions of PTA president, auction chair, and school fundraising chair, as well as sitting on nonprofit Boards. Patricia now works with Texas schools and nonprofit organizations to implement Greater Giving solutions.
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