Fundraising Before, During, and After Your Auction
01/18/2012 - Oakton, VA
Fundraising is time- and resource- intensive. However, there are ways to streamline your online and event planning process and day-of-event activities that will maximize staff resources, save time, and reward your organization with increased revenue. At this seminar we’ll share 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 online and event based fundraising opportunities.
Join Ernie Rogers from Blacktie Benefit Auctions and Greater Giving for this half-day seminar to understand how to cost-effectively leverage your resources. Bring questions related to your event or online fundraising and auction goals, and we'll incorporate answers into the session.
At this seminar, you will learn how to stand out and thrive by:
- Pre-event promotion to get the right bidders to attend-and give
- High-efficiency check-in and checkout procedures
- Best event timing to boost giving
- How to leverage past event data to improve an upcoming event
- Volunteers: recruiting, managing, and retaining
- Procurement: selecting and obtaining best-sellers
- Operational efficiency: getting the best return on investment, leveraging past event experience
- Bid sheet layouts that work for you
BONUS SESSION:
This post-seminar session will cover new trends in online and live fundraising. We’ll discuss how to drive participation and raise more funds with minimal effort using online peer-to-peer campaigns; adding online auctions to the mix; and leveraging social media to extend your fundraising reach.
Wednesday, January 18, 2012 – Oakton, VA
9:00 am - 1:00 pm (Bonus Session 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm)
Check-in begins 30 minutes prior to start time.
Location:
Northern Virginia Family Service
10455 White Granite Drive Suite 100
Oakton, VA 22124
Cost: $18.99
Morning beverages and lunch will be provided.
To register, click here.
Presenters:
Ernie Rogers, Blacktie Benefit Auctions, CAI/AARE/CES/BAS, 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. Siri Lippy, Sr. Professional Event Services Manager, Greater Giving, has provided event services for more than 300 client events and has consulted on fundraising best practice 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.
Stephanie Martin, Executive Area Marketing Manager, Greater Giving, joined the company in 2001 after running a successful event planning business in the Seattle Area. In addition to a background in special events, Stephanie has been a Board member for several organizations, including an independent school where, as Board president, she led a $6.5 million capital campaign and served as development chair for several years. She has served as an executive director for an organization supporting outdoor recreational opportunities for people with disabilities and development of Olympic skiers. Her understanding of fundraising, auctions, and development makes her a valuable resource to her clients.