While Kathy Kingston, CAI is first
and foremost, a highly trained auctioneer, she provides
a full complement of services, rooted in her belief
that success begins with careful planning long before
a gavel is raised. Kathy Kingston's services include:
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Customized
seminars
and training covering all aspects of how
to organize, market and conduct benefit auctions. |
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Marketing
and fundraising consultation to guide clients
through corporate and media sponsorships, and
use of pull strategies to optimize item procurement
and audience participation. |
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Creative
strategies to boost revenue through new
ideas, entertaining activities, and oftentimes
the use of multimedia for extra sizzle. |
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Logistical
support such as training volunteers, reviewing
the overall operation of the auction and the event
itself. Also supports on-line auctions, and deploys
fundraising software as needed. |
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Sales
of Fundraising Software as Ms. Kingston
sells Northwest Software Technologies' solution
called, "Auction Tracker" to easily manage all
aspects of your auction from start to finish including
managing all contacts (i.e., guests, donors, volunteers),
catalogue preparation, tax receipt and report
generation, and a night-of-the-auction module. |
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Skillful
auctioneering, whether silent or live,
Kathy Kingston consistently gets the most out
of her audience. |
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New
and innovative training and coaching for
professional auctioneers to master advanced techniques
to conduct benefit auctions. |
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NEW
ADVANCED
AUCTION SEMINAR!
Fall 2008 - Boston
Details Coming Soon!
"A Celebration of
Radical Kindness was a great success in large part because
the auction was such a show stopper! Your stage presence
really motivated the audience to an unprecedented level
of auction giving and we can certainly say without a doubt
that your participation elevated the event to a new level
of success."
Liz Page, Principal
Liz Page Associates
"Kathy Kingston walks
on water... Her invaluable advice to our committee on auction
struture and items is only exceeded by her extraordinary
platform performance."
Joan Parker
Board of Directors
American Repertory Theatre
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Kingston's
consultative approach makes a huge difference as measured
by hard numbers - increasing revenue and profit for the
evening - and a loyal client following.
