Maximizing Your Benefit Auction
02/02/2010 - Philadelphia, PA
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 sponsorship relationships
Tuesday, February 2, 2010 - Philadelphia, PA
9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Registration begins 30 minutes prior to start time.
Location:
St. Joseph's Prepatory School
1733 West Girard Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19130
Cost: $18.99
Lunch will be provided.
Presenters:
B.J. Jennings, CAI, BAS, 1st Class Benefits, is the 2005 Pennsylvania Auctioneer Champion and has finished as First and Second Runner-Up in the International Auctioneer's Championship competition. She has also been voted in the Harrisburg Magazine Reader's Poll as the "Simply the Best Auctioneer" for the region. B.J. works with dozens of organizations annually to assist them with their benefit auction events. She holds both the prestigious Certified Auctioneers Institute (CAI) designation and the Benefit Auctioneer Specialist (BAS) designation, and is an instructor for Reading Area Community College's auctioneer certification program teaching classes on conducting Benefit Auctions and Bid Calling Technique.
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.
Laci Engel, Area Marketing Manager, Greater Giving, has delivered fundraising services to nonprofit organizations in Washington, D.C. and Maryland for more than 5 years. Her nonprofit experience and her understanding of benefit auction planning and execution helps nonprofit organizations streamline events and increase fundraising revenue. Laci holds a B.A. in Economics from Willamette University and an Executive M.B.A. from University of Oregon.
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