Year-Round Procurement
02/16/2011 - Webinar
Obtaining Items That Sell
Reading the results from a recent survey we sent to nonprofits and schools asking for procurement tips brought to mind Thomas Edison's statement "Genius is one percent inspiration, ninety-nine percent perspiration."
Procuring the most desirable items for your fundraising auction is hard work, but with a little bit of inspiration and a focused effort, you can deliver genius—and big sales!—at your next fundraising auction. This webinar will deliver pragmatic best practice and ingenious tips collected from successful fundraisers, plus real-life examples and expertise from two experienced and inspirational auctioneers.
In this webinar, you will learn:
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New ways to 'make the ask'
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How to create a reasonable plan of action
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How to refresh your efforts
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Where to put your focus for best results
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Ways to get multi-year commitments
Speakers:
Kathy Kingston, Kingston Auction Company, has raised million of dollars for nonprofit organizations since founding the company in 1986. One of the few auctioneers in the U.S. who has expertise in both nonprofit management and fundraising auctioneering, Kathy has consistently helped clients exceed their fundraising goals and offers a wealth of practical strategies for revenue enhancement. She holds a Master's Degree from Saint Louis University, graduated from Missouri Auction School, and is a member of the National Auctioneers Association. Headquartered on the seacoast of New Hampshire, Kathy conducts benefits auctions throughout New England and the U.S.
Sherry Truhlar, CMP, BAS, has been labeled as the "Queen of Benefit Auctions" by her clients and featured in media via Washington Post Magazine, AUCTIONEER, E! Style, and TLC channels. Sherry has a knack for turning less-than-profitable auctions into top revenue-producing events. For over a decade she honed her marketing skills with Fortune 10 companies like General Electric and Koch Industries. After years of winning top producer awards, she pursued a hobby which resulted in the launching of Red Apple Auctions, a boutique auction firm dedicated to teaching schools and nonprofits how to improve the bottom-line results of their charity auctions. Now, as creator of the Profitable Auction Blueprint® training program, Sherry not only travels the country as an auctioneer, but leads webinars globally, sharing simple ideas leading to greater auction revenues.
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Cost: Complimentary
9-10 a.m. Pacific
10-11 a.m. Mountain
11-12 p.m. Central
12-1 p.m. Eastern
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