Maximizing Your Benefit Auction
09/14/2011 - Cleveland, OH
Making Everything Count in a Fragile Economy
In a stressful economy, how 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.
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 to thrive by:
- Improving efficiency and operations
- Streamlining fundraising activities
- Developing a clear and compelling message and reason for giving
- Growing existing donor relationships
- Finding new donors
- Establishing and growing sponsor relationships
September 14, 2011 - Cleveland, OH
9:00 am - 12:30 pm
Check-in begins 30 minutes prior to start time.
Location:
Boys & Girls Clubs of Cleveland
6114 Broadway Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44127
Cost: $18.99
Lunch will be served.
To register, click here.
Presenters
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.
Kim Schrage, 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.