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


Fundraising Auction Seminars

"We more than doubled what we made last year after attending Kathy's seminar."
Ariel Wortzman, Teen Voices, Boston

"If you hold auctions, do not miss this seminar!"
Liz Warner, President, MARC Community Resources, CT


Kathy Kingston: A Higher Bid

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Higher Bid

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Thursday, October 7, 2010
Crowne Plaza Hotel, Warwick, RI
     9:00AM to 2:00PM Seminar time
   

Seminar for Nonprofits

A Higher Bid: World Class Fundraising Auctions
      

Thursday, October 7, 2010
Crowne Plaza Hotel, Warwick, RI

   8:15AM to 8:59AM Registration
   9:00AM to 2:00PM Seminar time
    (continental breakfast, lunch and parking included)

Investment:

Regular   

$275

 

Early Bird - register by Sept 30 

$237

 

Additional Person-must register at same time  

$207

 

 

Date:

Thursday, October 7, 2010

Time:

8:15am - 8:59am (Registration & Coffee)
9:00am - 2:00pm

Location:

Crowne Plaza Hotel, Warwick, RI
801 Greenwich Avenue
for map/directions: click here

Cost:

$237 per person-

Register Now!

 

Special Rate for Early Bird Registration/Groups (2 or more from the same organization): $207

Deadline for early registration price is September 30.

A Higher Bid: World Class Fundraising Seminar

  • Has this economy challenged your nonprofit fundraising? 

  • Is your auction revenue at a plateau or even decreased?

  • Want to know the most profitable auction items?

  • 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 turbo-charged seminar is for you!
Thrive in the new economy with Kathy’s proven benefit and charity auction strategies. Break auction revenue records! Find high performing auction items. 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 half-day seminar focuses on advanced auction strategies and innovative thinking to maximize your fundraising efforts in any economy.


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 right now!

Extensive handouts, continental breakfast, lunch, and free parking are included.

Who should attend:

Auction Planners

Auction Chairpersons

Development Staff

Auction Committee Members

Nonprofit Staff

Volunteers

Board Members

Event Planners


Curriculum Outline:

   

GO TO THE NEXT LEVEL NOW! Advanced Auction Strategies

Premium Auction Items

Uncover the #1 secret to procure premium live auction items

Laser target marquis high yield auction items

Prepare your guests for ultimate bidding

Discover the advantages of a benefit auctioneer specialist

Learn how auction procurement is like fly fishing!

Get the best performing auction items in the new economy


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

Learn how to make money even after your auction!

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 for zing!

 


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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 far beyond Silent and Live Auctions


"Kathy's auction strategies and performance are truly impressive. We far exceeded our financial goal."

Joan Parker, Board of Directors
New Repertory Theatre, Boston


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. $16.2 billion in gross revenue was raised at US benefit auctions in 2007. Fundraising auctions continue to be one of the highest niche categories of the auction industry in the country. (MORPACE International 2007)

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.


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, by lunchtime, 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 also conducts seminars for her clients covering all aspects of how to organize and conduct benefit auctions so as to maximize fundraising results.

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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)


"You are a genius. We just had our auction and used some of the things we learned from your seminar. It was hugely successful! Everybody was totally amazed."

Sydney Voghel Ochs Development Director, Mattatuck Museum, CT



Kingston Auction Company