Maximizing Your Benefit Auction
02/04/2010 - Washington, DC
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
- Tips, tricks, and trends to increase revenue
Thursday, February 4, 2010 - Washington, DC
9:30 AM to 2:00 PM
Registration begins 30 minutes prior to start time.
Location:
Advanced Academic Programs, Johns Hopkins University
1717 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Suite 104
Washington, DC 20036
*One block from Dupont Circle Metro Station
Cost: $18.99
Lunch will be provided.
Presenters:
Sherry Truhlar founded Red Apple Auctions LLC after working over a decade in sales, event management and corporate marketing for two of the largest companies in the USA: General Electric and Koch Industries. She has worked at all sizes and types of auction fundraisers for schools, non-profits, wine groups, churches, and golf events, from 80 bidders to 1200+. In addition to her designation as a Certified Meeting Professional (CMP), she holds a Professional Certificate in Event Management from George Washington University. Sherry graduated from Missouri Auction School and earned the Benefit Auctioneer Specialist (BAS) certification from the National Auctioneers Association. She has a B.A. in Communications and a B.S. in Political Science from Emporia State University and an M.A. in International Relations from the University of Wollongong in Australia.
Laci Engel, Greater Giving, Area Marketing Manager, 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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