Event Logistics and Revenue Builders
09/26/2011 - Arlington, TX
Are you holding a benefit auction and want to ensure a well-orchestrated event? Are you looking for ways to increase the revenue raised at the event? Is there a way to streamline your process to use fewer staff and volunteers? Join Greater Giving and Qtego for this half-day seminar to address your fundraising event issues. You'll also learn about a new mobile bidding technology that can increase your silent auction revenue by 20% or more.
Bring specific questions related to your event or fundraising and auction goals, and we'll incorporate your specific needs into the session. You'll also get some new approaches to take your event from the "same old thing" to a fun evening that has your guests buzzing long after they leave your venue.
At this seminar, you will learn how to:
- Plan a schedule for success
- Train volunteers and staff
- Get event guests and other supporters to spend
- Plan and manage a smooth check-in and check-out
- How to incorporate mobile bidding into your silent auction operation
- Planning your silent auction for optimized mobile bidding
September 26, 2011 - Arlington, TX
9:00 am - 11:30 am
Location:
Shady Valley Country Club
4001 West Park Row Drive
Arlington, TX 76013
Cost: $10.00
To register, click here.
Presenters
Dean McCurry, Dean McCurry Auctioneer Services, Texas Agent for Qtego Auction Technology, has focused on providing auctioneer services for benefit galas since 2001. In that time, he's raised over $25M for a wide variety of nonprofits and schools. Prior to starting his benefit auctioneer career, Dean spent 20 years as a Director of Sales for Western Digital Technologies. This technical sales background, combined with his understanding of donors' behavior at nonprofit benefit events, drove his interest in building a business relationship with Qtego. Qtego provides nonprofits with a patented process to automate auction bidding using guests' personal cell phones and networks, cutting auction costs and boosting auction revenue results.
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.