Kathy’s Bio

About Kathy Kingston, CAI, BAS

Over more than two decades, Kathy has captivated audiences. Whether raising money, delivering motivational presentations, creating marketing campaigns or performing as an emcee or professional benefit auctioneer, individuals across the country always leave wanting more.

A hallmark of Kathy’s work is her cutting-edge consulting, mentoring programs and innovative seminars, empowering people to raise more money and to ignite generosity among supporters.

By offering a wealth of practical strategies, Ms. Kingston not only maximizes your fundraising efforts, she helps build upon prior success for years to come. Her hands-on experience in nonprofits, business, entertainment, coaching, public service administration, and education has shaped the way she consults with clients, inspires audiences, and achieves breakthrough results time and time again.

Kathy Kingston is passionate about fundraising. She plays an active role in philanthropy as she donates profits from Kingston Auction Company to a myriad of non profit organizations and to the The Kingston Fund.

“I am writing to you today to thank you for providing auctioneers Steve Schofield and D Byers for last year’s Boots N Bling gala and fundraising event benefiting Starting Point. We continue to work tirelessly on behalf of the women, men and children we serve. Your support was very important to the success of the first annual Boots N Bling event and we than you very much.”

Beth Campbell,
Board Member

What exactly does the “Kingston Difference” mean for clients? If you are a Kingston client, you can expect:

Proven Results for increased profitability, high-yield auction item ideas and enhanced guest experience.
Full service personal support, which includes high-level strategic planning, staff training, gala theme ideas, event management, logistics, and sponsorship consultation.
Innovative strategies for vital fundraising including auction item procurement, audience development and engagement, donor cultivation and retention, and volunteer training and profitable revenue streams.
Refreshing creativity that integrates cutting-edge revenue activities that are both fun and inspirational into your event. (i.e. Fund-a-Need Appeal, Lucky Dip, Auction Chicken, Super Silent Auction, Heads and Tails, Bucket Auction, Lightening Rounds and many more.)
Building capacity within the organization as volunteers, committee members, board members, development professionals and staff are trained to plan, conduct and grow a fundraising event.
Proven expertise as Kathy is credentialed by the Certified Auctioneers Institute (only 3% of auctioneers receive this), and holds a Master’s Degree in Education. Kathy’s personal hallmarks of reliability, positive thinking, fun and savvy combined with her expertise make her beloved.
A well-rounded team of dedicated and experienced professionals that provide added support and skills.

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“Kathy–that was the most beautifully orchestrated auction I’ve ever seen!! Huge kudos to you–I’ve never seen one done better. You are my hero!”
Joan Parker
Philanthropist & Author, MA

The “Kingston Difference” has evolved from Kathy’s combined commitment to providing the highest quality of services to clients and continuing education for other professional non-profit auctioneers. The following accolades highlighted how well regarded Kathy is in her field. She has won many awards including being named “Woman of the Year” at St. Louis University. In 2006, Ms. Kingston won the prestigious Rose Award, given by the National Auctioneers Association. Her award winning Auction Summary Report is a requirement for the CAI (Certified Auctioneers Institute) designation. Kathy has served as member of the Public Relations Committee and President’s Advisory Council Think Tank of the National Auctioneers Association. Kathy chairs the National Auctioneers Association Benefit Auction Allied Partners Committee that focuses on building relationships between the NAA and related organizations who serve non profits.

“Kathy’s seminar was the best seminar I’ve ever been to. Very informative and fun. I learned a lot!”
Andrena Gagliardi
The Michael Bolton Charities, Inc

Ms. Kingston is the author of “Record-Breaking Fundraising Auctions: Volumes I and II” titled Auction Design Tips and Auction Night Tips where innovative techniques and training tips are shared with non-profit organizations and professional auctioneers.