The
Kingston Auction Difference
Focus on the
"spirit of giving"
to raise more money at your next fundraising auction!
 
Kingston Auction Company provides state-of-the-art auctioneering
to maximize your fundraising efforts. Specializing in benefit
auctions since 1986, we have raised millions of dollars
for nonprofits across the United States. Our philosophy
is to assist each organization to design a dynamic climate
for giving that is exciting and profitable. Long before
the gavel is raised, we serve as your organization's strategic
partner, helping you leverage your benefit auction to meet
fundraising needs today and into the future.
About Kathy Kingston, CAI, BAS
An professional auctioneer and consultant since 1986, Kathy
Kingston has raised millions of dollars for non-profit organizations
across the country. She consistently helps clients exceed
their fundraising goals and offers a wealth of practical
strategies for revenue enhancement.
Ms. Kingston serves
as an organization's strategic partner, helping them leverage
their benefit auction to meet fundraising needs today and
into the future. Kathy Kingston stands apart as a creative
professional who brings both a long-range perspective and
out-of-the-box thinking to maximize her clients' fundraising
efforts and break revenue records.
Kathy holds a Master's
Degree in Education from St. Louis University where she
was named "Woman of the Year". She graduated from
Missouri Auction School in 1986. Her professional background
also includes an award-winning career in nonprofit fundraising,
higher education, university coaching, public service administration,
and the entertainment industry.
A popular speaker, she conducts innovative fundraising
auction seminars and workshops. Ms. Kingston is the author
of "Record-Breaking
Fundraising Auctions: Volumes I and II". Kathy
provides innovative training and coaching for non profits
and professional auctioneers.
Kingston
Wins
Prestigious
Rose Award
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Kathy is the 2006 recipient of the prestigious "Rose
Award" by the National Auctioneers Association.
Her award winning Auction Summary Report is a requirement
for the CAI (Certified Auctioneers Institute) designation,
which Kingston received in March 2006. Only 3% of auctioneers
nationwide hold this designation. Each year, only one CAI
designee receives the Rose Award.
Ms. Kingston was
a member of the Charter Class of the Benefit Auctioneer
Specialist (BAS) professional designation program. She is
the first instructor to teach the Benefit Auction Class
in the 30 year history of the Certified Auctioneer Institute
held at Indiana University. She served on the Board of Directors
of New Hampshire Auctioneers Association from 2004-2007.
Ms. Kingston was also finalist in the 2003 International
Auctioneer Championship. She was the chairperson of the
Certified Auctioneers Institute 30th Anniversary Gala Auction
Committee. Ms. Kingston is member of the Public Relations
Committee and President's Advisory Council Think Tank of
the National Auctioneers Association.
Some of Ms. Kingston's additional accomplishments include:
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Developed corporate and media sponsorships:
She secured $450,000 annually to fund the city-wide
beautification program. |
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Directed a large city department: As
Director of Cultural and Recreational Services for
the municipality of Anchorage, Ms. Kingston managed
a $20 million budget and over 250 employees. She oversaw
the Museum, Library system, Parks and Recreation,
Beautification and the Arts and Culture grants program. |
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Managed large volunteer grass roots
efforts: She led a $1 million fundraising campaign
to build a downtown Town Square Park. |
These efforts and more have led to numerous
awards that include:
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Rose
Award, National Auctioneers Association |
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Woman of the Year, St. Louis University |
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Aurora Award, Public Relations Society
of Alaska |
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Community Organization Award, Anchorage
Convention and Visitors Bureau |
Whether
managing, auctioneering, or consulting to her clients,
Kathy Kingston is recognized as a creative professional
who brings both a long range perspective and out-of-the
box thinking to maximize her clients' fundraising efforts.
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"Kathy transforms wishful
thinking into success, is exceedingly generous with her
time and connections in the process, and in the end the
donors, volunteers and staff are proud of what they achieved
to advance their mission. Kathy's integrity, professionalism,
and energy make her exceptional and indispensible"
James M. Schaffer
Chief Development Officer, Domus
"I would thank you
for the exciting and wonderful live auction... It is in
large part due to your expertise and charisma that the event
was a success; over $100,000 was raised... an accomplishment
we can all be proud of!"
Lisa M. Wong, M.D.
President and CEO
Longwood Symphony Orchestra
"You have created
a veritable avalanche of success & well-being...You
do the impossible - you engage your audience with the skill
of a seasoned performer and the determination of a (financial)
prizefighter. It's amazing..."
Diane Diedler
Chairman, Summer Stages Dance
"...thank you very much
for being the most wonderful auctioneer we have ever had
at an Atrium auction. The event was a tremendous success,
much of which is to be credited to your effort, enthusiasm
and support. We are all truly grateful."
Don Mayer
Chair-
Board of Trustees
Atrium School
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 About
Our Auction Team
Our award winning professional auctioneers and professional
bid spotters understand the unique dynamics of a conducting
a benefit auction. As members of the National Auctioneers
Association (NAA), they are committed to the highest standards
of professionalism and ethics. Moreover, Kingston Auction
Company auctioneers are highly trained to read and engage
your audience, initiate a healthy competitive spirit, add
fun and move the bids along for maximum value. By setting
a fast pace and using a quick wit, our professional auctioneers
create an entertaining, successful evening.
Steve Schofield,
CAI, BAS
and D Byers, CAI
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Steve Schofield,
CAI, BAS
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"The tremendous
team of Steve Schofield and D Byers, through
Kingston Auction Company is our first choice
in auction professionals! Last year their unique
combination of warmth and professionalism spurred
our auction to new heights, bringing in 29%
more net revenue than our prior year, exceeding
all expectations. They read our audience well,
made sure they didn't miss a bidder in the capacity
crowd, took just the right tone, and kept a
perfect pace. It was a wonderful evening that
our donors are still talking about, and we look
forward to welcoming them back again this year."
Caroline
Boyd
President & CEO,
Animal Rescue
League of NH
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June DeLair, CAI,
BAS
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Erin and
Jill Doherty
Professional Auctioneers
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"Steve Schofield
and D Byers... were the emcees and auctioneers for
the fundraiser. (Conway Area Humane Society) It was
as much fun to watch the two of them at work as watching
the people bidding."
(newspaper article)
Elizabeth Carlton
The Mountain Ear - North Conway, NH
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