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Kingston Auction CompanyKathy Kingston Auction Company
State-of-the-Art Auctioneering to Maximize Your Fundraising Efforts
Two Seminars!
 

SOLD! Benefit Auction
Best Practices

Tuesday, March 11, 2008

 

A Higher Bid:
World Class Benefit Auctions

Wednesday, March 12, 2008

 

Special Price to Attend BOTH Seminars -
REGISTER NOW!

 
READ MORE of what seminar participants are saying about
Kathy's seminars...
 

" Kathy puts on an all day training that leaves no questions unanswered... she is one of the best auction trainers in the country and has the credentials to back it up."

"The value of the information and material provided in the training will more than cover the cost of sending a couple of people to the training."

Ed Murphy
Waldo County Transportation Program, Maine


"Kathy makes learning fun and profitable!"

Elizabeth Gawron, Cape Cod Foundation


SPECIAL PRICE TO ATTEND
BOTH SEMINARS!

Date: Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Time: 8:00am - 8:30am (Registration)
8:30am - 5:00pm
Location: Holiday Inn - Concord NH
172 North Main St.
Concord, NH 03301
603-224-9534
www.holidayinn.com
for directions, click here
Cost: $450 per person - REGISTER NOW!
 

Discounted Rate for Early Bird Registration/Groups (2 or more from the same organization):
$388
Deadline for discounted registration is Mar. 3


Learn a wealth of dynamic and practical ideas to get the most out of your next benefit auction. Packed full of practical and profit making information, this full day seminar will assist nonprofit staff, volunteers, board members and auction chairpersons to increase their knowledge about what really works in successful fundraising and charity auctions.

Cutting edge topics cover auction best practices from A to Z.

See the full seminar curriculum>

You will receive jam packed handouts that you will refer to time and time again. Continental breakfast, lunch, afternoon snacks and free parking are included.

Participants will also receive -
Record-Breaking Fundraising AuctionsRecord Breaking Fundraising Auctions: Volume 1&2.

 
Who should attend:

Auction Planners

Auction Chairpersons

Development Staff

Auction Committee Members

Non-profit Staff

Volunteers

Board Members

What you will learn:
 

How to attract new bidders & major donors

 

7 Best categories for auction donations

 

Master the "Ask" for auction procurement

 

How to avoid these 3 marginal selling categories

 

Find out how to choose silent vs. live auction items

 

9 New innovative revenue activities

 

Add Fund A Need to propel auction profits

 

Discover 8 keys to benefit auction success

 

Makeover your sagging Silent Auction

 

Invigorate your Live Auction

 

Keep your guests happy at registration and cash out!

 

New Technology and On Line Auctions

 

Avoid the #1 mistake auction committees make

SPECIAL PRICE TO ATTEND BOTH SEMINARS - REGISTER NOW!

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SPECIAL PRICE TO ATTEND
BOTH SEMINARS!

Date: Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Time: 8:00am - 8:30am (Registration)
8:30am - 1:00pm
Location: Holiday Inn - Concord NH
172 North Main St.
Concord, NH 03301
603-224-9534
www.holidayinn.com
for directions, click here
Cost: $275 per person - REGISTER NOW!
  Discounted Rate for Early Bird Registration/Groups (2 or more from the same organization):
$233
Deadline for discounted registration is Mar. 3

Is your auction revenue at a plateau? Has your live auction lost its zip? Do you want to increase auction revenue through sponsorships and underwriting? Are you ready for "Auction-tainment" - for music, excitement and fun? Want to know how do you turn guests into power bidders and loyal supporters all year long? Are you ready for change but need new fresh ideas for profit? This NEW seminar is for you!

Break auction revenue records! Discover high impact winning strategies to go to the next revenue level now! Learn advanced auction methods in this results oriented, interactive, fun and profitable seminar.

This new half-day seminar focuses on advanced auction strategies and out-of-the-box thinking to maximize your fundraising efforts. (See the full seminar curriculum)

In this interactive seminar, we will combine case studies, role playing, and simulations. We'll take a long range perspective to support your overall strategic fundraising goals that transcend auction night.

Perfect for seasoned auction planners, volunteers, development staff, board of directors and auction committee members. It's an incredible learning experience for new and repeat participants.

Kathy Kingston offers a wealth of practical strategies for revenue enhancement; many of these ideas you can immediately implement to raise more money now!

Record-Breaking Fundraising AuctionsExtensive handouts, continental breakfast, lunch, and free parking are included. Participants will also receive Record Breaking Fundraising Auctions: Volume 1&2.

SPECIAL PRICE TO ATTEND BOTH SEMINARS - REGISTER NOW!

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Who should attend?

Auction Chairpersons

Non-profit Staff

Auction Planners

Volunteers

Development Staff

Board Members

Auction Committee Members

Why you should attend:
 

Earn 20% or more at Your Next Auction!

 

Develop your audience for maximum revenue and loyalty

 

4 Strategies to design a "Culture of Giving" at your auction

 

Uncover new sources for premium live auction items

 

Understand auction psychology and bidder behavior

 

Mine your auction data for hidden revenue

 

Learn how auction procurement is like fly fishing!

 

Discover 7 fresh activities that rain money

 

Tap sponsorships, underwriting & media partners

 

Empower your Board for auction leadership

 

Stand Out! Brand your auction for increased income

 

"Auction-tainment!" Add fun, music and excitement for profit

 

Innovative benefit auction technology

 

How to marry Live and On Line auctions

 

Spotlight the most important 10 minutes of your auction!

 

Imbed cultivation strategies into your auction for future success



Attend Both Seminars for $600 per person!
Registration:

REGISTER ONLINE NOW!
(credit card payments accepted online)

Register HERE to pay by check.

Custom seminars and workshops are available. Please call Kathy Kingston, CAI at 603-926-1919 for more information.


photoAbout Kathy Kingston's Auction Seminars

Benefit auctions are thriving as a successful way to raise significant funds for nonprofits. $15.6 billion in gross revenue was raised at US benefit auctions in 2006. Fundraising auctions continue to be one of the highest niche categories of the auction industry in the country. (MORPACE International 2006)

Kathy Kingston, professional auctioneer and fundraising consultant offers the state-of-the-art, creative and cost effective strategies to empower organizations to boost auction profits and manage limited resources in a challenging and competitive fundraising climate.

Learn dynamic strategies that you can use immediately to get the most out of your next benefit auction. Packed full of practical information, this seminar will assist nonprofit staff, volunteers, board members and auction chairpersons to increase their knowledge about what really works in successful charity auctions. Seminar topics cover a broad range of areas as shown below and handouts will be provided to all participants.

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SOLD! Benefit Auction Best Practices -
Curriculum Outline:

Net More Profit NOW!
Charitable On Line Auctions
Nine New Innovative Income Activities
Sizzling Silent Auctions
Lively Live Auctions
Design a Dynamic Climate for Philanthropic Bidding!
Fund a Need to Propel Your ProfitsNEW
Learn Why LESS is MORE!NEW

Generous GuestsNEW
Identify and Cultivate Power Bidders
Understand your Three Target Groups
Attract New Bidders and Major Donors
Fund Raising & Friend Raising the Auction Way
Four New Audience Development Strategies

Incredible Items!NEW
Seven Best Categories for Auction Donations
How to Master the "Ask"
Solicitation and Procurement Tactics
Avoid These Three Poor Selling Categories
How to Choose Silent vs. Live Auction Items

Strategic Planning
What Sells Best? High Yield - High Dollar Auction Items
Vital Auction Formulas and Budget Basics
Plan that "Golden Hour" into your Auction
Auction Day Checklist for SuccessNEW

Be Brilliant with the Basics
Keys to Conduct your First Auction
Efficient Auction Team Organization
Keep your Auction Team on Track - The Master Calendar
Select the Right Auctioneer
Volunteers! The Heart of Your Auction
Stress Free Registration, Cashiering and Item ReleaseNEW

Maximum Impact Marketing
Top Ten Reasons to Attend a Fundraising Auction!
Creative Communication and Promotion Strategies
Catalogs that Make MoneyNEW
Auction Webpage WondersNEW

Tools of the Trade
Fundraising Auction Software
Unique Credit Card Payment Programs
Online Bidding and New Auction Technology
Proven Auction Forms that Make MoneyNEW

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*NEW*
A HIGHER BID: World Class Benefit Auctions! -
GO TO THE NEXT LEVEL NOW! Advanced Auction Strategies

Curriculum Outline:

Design a Climate of Giving!
Earn 20% or more at your next Auction!
Spotlight your cause and laser beam your mission
Learn how to rivet your guests to your message
Advance your auction design, layout & 'showflow'
Spotlight the most important 10 minutes of your auction!

Audience Empowerment & Cultivation
Develop your audience for maximum revenue and loyalty
Understand auction psychology and bidder behavior
Recognize supporters with valuable recognition ideas
Empower your Board for auction leadership
Imbed cultivation strategies into your auction for future success

Premium Auction Items
Laser target marquis high yield auction items
Uncover the #1 secret to procure premium live auction items
Prepare you guests for ultimate bidding
Discover the advantages of a benefit auctioneer specialist
Learn how auction procurement is like fly fishing!

Create the Ultimate Auction Experience
"Auction-tainment!" Design fun, music and entertainment for profit
Capitalize on the #1 reason people go to auctions
Uncover how extraordinary entertainers radiate momentum and money
Experience how to orchestrate your auction to live music*
(*See a live demonstration with musicians, DJ and auctioneers!)

Performance Driven Auction Marketing
Stand Out! Brand your auction for increased income
Learn power packed multimedia approaches
Mine your auction data for hidden revenue
Explore auction evaluation methods and guest satisfaction index

New Technology & Online Auctions
Cutting edge benefit auction technology
Discover how to decrease stress and burnout
Eliminate lines at registration and cashiering
See how to marry Live and On Line auctions

Innovative Income Generation
Tap sponsorships, underwriting & media partners
Discover 7 fresh activities that rain money
Discover high impact - high involvement strategies for profit
Remix! Go beyond Silent and Live Auctions

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GUARANTEE ON KINGSTON FUNDRAISING SEMINARS

We are so sure that you will love the Kingston Fundraising Auction Seminar that we are offering this money-back, no questions-asked guarantee: If halfway through the seminar, you don't feel that the program is living up to its promises, you can hand in your materials, leave, and we will process a complete refund of your fee paid. No questions asked. No hard feelings.

Kathy Kingston, CAI
Professional Fundraising Auctioneer & Consultant

 

Kingston Auction Company, founded by Kathy Kingston in 1986 stands apart with a track record of having raised million of dollars for nonprofit organizations across many sectors with particular strength in supporting healthcare, education, the arts and local chambers of commerce.


One of the few auctioneers in the nation 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.

Ms. Kingston holds a Master's Degree from Saint Louis University and 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.

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What our clients say

"Once again your Auction Seminar was superb! This year was my 14th Annual Auction; however, I still learned a great deal and got many good ideas. Thank you!"

Joan R. Redden,
President/CEO
Milford Area Chamber
of Commerce, Inc.


"Thank You!! This was well worth the trip across the country. I can't wait to share and implement what I have learned."

Leslie Nalley
Arkansas Coalition Against Domestic Violence


"Kathy puts on an all day training that leaves no questions unanswered... she is one of the best auction trainers in the country and has the credentials to back it up. The value of the information and material provided in the training will more than cover the costs of sending a couple of people to the training."

Ed Murphy
Waldo County
Transportation Program
(Maine)


"Kathy makes learning fun and profitable"

Elizabeth Gawron
Cape Cod Foundation


"Thanks Kathy for starting me on the right path to planning our first auction."

Lisa Hergenrother
Habitat for Humanity
Massachusetts


"An outstanding presentation, Kathy makes it fun to learn new, different ideas for good/easy fundraising auctions."

Cindy Mazar
Star Boosters, Indiana


"Dynamic, energetic and powerful."

Jennifer Hart
Creative Art for Kids
Boston


"Kathy gave an excellent presentation. Having never held an auction before, after listening to her, I feel much more confident about beginning our auction preparation."

Sasha VanDerzee
Company One


"This is a great seminar for the first time auction volunteer or for someone who needs a refresher."

Deb Gingras
St. Anthony School


"This is the third time I've attended one of Kathy Kingston's seminars - and again, I've added to the wealth of exciting and useful auction tips she's shared before. For anyone involved with non profit auctions, this is a "must attend" event for a successful event."

Brigette Siff Holmes
Pierce Law Center, NH


"I have attended many seminars and haven't gotten the amount of information that I received today... Lots of practical advice and suggestions."

Kathleen Norwood
United Way of Greater
New Haven, CT


"Excellent presentation-it's obvious you love what you do!"

Carol Sullivan
Latham Centers, Inc.


"I loved your presentation!"

Eileen O'Leary
St. Leo School


"These concepts work!"

Tracy LaPlante
The Met, NH


"Thanks Kathy for starting me on the right path to planning our first auction"

Lisa Hergenrother
Habitat for Humanity
Massachusetts


"Kathy Kingston's experience and knowledge are priceless."

Kerry Dywer
Museum of Yachting
Newport, RI


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