Maximizing Your Benefit Auction
09/22/2011 - Denver, CO
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. We’ll also introduce you to a new mobile bidding technology that can increase your silent auction revenue by 20% or more.
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 22, 2011 - Denver, CO
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Check-in begins 30 minutes prior to start time.
Location:
Denver Museum of Nature & Science
2001 Colorado Blvd
Denver, CO 80205
Cost: $18.99
Lunch will be provided.
To register, click here.
Presenters
Gary Corbett, Auctioneer, has helped raise millions of dollars for hundreds of worthy organizations. After receiving a bachelor's degree in sociology from the University of Kentucky, followed by a master's in public administration from the University of Denver, Gary worked with troubled children and adults in the criminal justice system for several years. He then followed his childhood passion and studied the art of auctioneering at the Missouri Auction School in 1985. Gary now conducts well over sixty benefit auctions per year. He’s on the faculty of the World Wide College of Auctioneering in Mason City, Iowa, and has conducted seminars on benefit auctions for the National Auctioneers Association, the Colorado Auctioneers Association, the Kentucky Auctioneers Association, and many other groups.
Linda Shaw, CEO, Bolder Events, Inc. has extensive event planning experience in the roles of hotel banquet and catering manager in addition to her 6 years experience in benefit event planning. She also spent several years as a corporate sales trainer with Hallmark® Cards. Linda holds an undergraduate degree from Denver University and an MBA from the University of Colorado. She is an active volunteer in her community and has worked to raise funds for a variety of non-profit organizations. Linda was awarded the Exceptional Volunteer award in the Cherry Creek School District in 2007 and 2009.
Scott Hall, Co-Founder, Qtego, has over 25 years of experience in the telecommunications industry. His in-depth experience and knowledge of consumer marketing and understanding of the mobile phone market helped make Qtego's mobile bidding solution easy and fun to use by both nonprofits and donors. Scott's current focus is to leverage his knowledge to help nonprofits improve their auction revenue results when using Qtego at their fundraisers.
John Hollister, Area Marketing Manager, Greater Giving, has over 30 years of business experience in fields as diverse as banking and Web-based technology. He’s combined his experience with a strong volunteer commitment to local schools and nonprofits, delivering a unique blend of business savvy and fundraising event best practice to support his volunteer efforts and his Greater Giving clients.