Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Raise More Money - Auction Training

So your auction has raised the same amount of money every year for three years and you're looking for ways to grow. How can you shake things up and generate more funds at your next event?

Join us Wednesday March 31st for an Auction Planning Workshop to take a real life review of your event and find simple solutions to increase your fundraising.

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Are you telling a story with your event? Are you maximizing your human economics? Are you engaging emotionally and critically? Are you talking too much or too little? Are you focused on your mission? Are you leveraging the tools in your own planning toolbox?

Morning Session – Introduction to Auctions & Fundraising Events

9AM-12PM — $25
Are you a small non-profit looking to start your first fundraising event? Are you a staff member planning a fundraising event and looking for some tools for planning? This session will break down the basics and give you the 1-2-3 of planning your next fundraising event.
Topics will include:
• Recruiting and managing a volunteer planning committee
• Basic needs and resources for your event
• Basic budgeting – when to purchase and when to use donations
• Tips for sponsorship solicitation
• Ideas for auction procurement

Afternoon Session – Advanced Auction Strategies

1 – 4PM — $25
Are you looking for creative ways to raise more money? Do you wonder what trends are occurring in fundraising events? Are you looking for some specific insight about how you can increase your bottom line? This session will look at a couple of event case studies and identify strategies to implement in the planning of your next event that will reduce your workload and increase your profits.
Topics will include:
• Simplify your logistics to focus on your fundraising (room layout, sound quality, and guest experience)
• Creating an event program that increases your fundraising
• Get strategic about your auction (What sells? Should you do a silent/live auction? Compelling bidders)
• The Appeal (Don’t let this money making opportunity slip through the cracks!)

Both Sessions
9AM – 4PM — $40 (lunch available for an additional $12)


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