Fundraising Before, During, and After Your Auction
02/02/2012 - Boise, ID
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 Larry Flynn 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.
Thurssday, February 2, 2012 - Boise, ID
9:00 am - 12:30 pm (Bonus Session 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm)
Check-in begins 30 minutes prior to start time.
Location:
Boise State University
Student Union - Simplot A
1700 University Dr
Boise, ID 83725
Cost: $18.99
Morning beverages and lunch will be provided.
To register, click here.
Presenters:
Larry Flynn, founder of Larry Flynn Benefit Auctions began his professional microphone experience in 1977 when, at 18, he was billed as “The youngest Professional Ringmaster in the World” for Ashtons Circus of Australia. His fundraising career started when he worked as a local disc jockey in Sun Valley for grass-roots causes. Larry is a graduate of Western College of Auctioneering and holds a BA in Communications from Washington State University. He specializes in benefit auctions and has earned the Benefit Auctioneer Specialist (BAS) designation from the National Auctioneers Association. He conducts over 60 events a year, and has helped raise nearly 100 million dollars for charity since 1990 by working as an advisor and fundraising specialist for his clients.
Laci Engel, Greater Giving Area Marketing Manager, has delivered fundraising services to nonprofit organizations in Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Delaware 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.
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.