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A frequently asked question is, "Why hire a professional
auctioneer?" The short answer is that with so much
riding on the success of your
auction, why risk it?   A
profession auctioneer - especially with the Kingston
consultative approach -- can help take the risk out
of fundraising by generating more publicity, more
support and more revenue for your organization.
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.
Kingston Auction prides itself on helping clients
consistently meet or beat goals as illustrated below:
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Boys &
Girls Clubs of Alaska: Ms. Kingston more
than doubled proceeds in 3 years by identifying
new revenue streams within their auction, far
exceeding fund raising goals. |
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Koahnic
Broadcast Corporation: Ms. Kingston has
conducted a Native Art Auction for 6 years running
and has seen its annual revenue shoot up 10-fold
over that time period. |
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Durham
Main Street: An economic development program,
Ms. Kingston expanded the annual holiday gala
with live and silent auctions, doubling their
proceeds and giving the client a much broader
approach to fundraising. |
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Roosevelt
School of California: In conducting their
first auction, Ms. Kingston trained volunteers,
organized the event, and handled the gavel. Results
were quadruple original expectations and the event
is now run annually by Kinston Auction. |
 Kathy
Kingston, CAI, through her skilled auctioneering and
broad scope of services, helps get her clients to
the next level of professional fundraising success.
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is a sample list of Kingston Auction clients: |
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Alaska Humane Society |
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Koahnic Broadcast Corporation, AK |
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American Red Cross, CT |
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Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce,
MA |
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Anchorage Museum of History and Art,
AK |
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Arts and Business Council of Greater
Boston, MA |
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Berwick Academy, ME |
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Beth Israel Deaconess Oncology Dept.,
MA |
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Boston Gay Men's Chorus, MA |
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Boys and Girls Club of Alaska |
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Catholic Social Services,
AK |
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Cranberry Country Chamber of Commerce,
MA |
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Great Bay Services, NH |
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Greenwich Lyme Disease Task Force,
CT |
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Food Bank of Alaska |
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Fraser Woods School, CT |
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Friends Program, NH |
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Jewish Community Center of the North
Shore, MA |
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Koahnic Broadcast Corporation, AK |
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March of Dimes, Greater St. Louis,
MO |
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Massachusetts Children's Trust Fund |
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Museum of Yachting, RI |
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Nantucket AIDS Network, MA |
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Nashua Soup Kitchen and Shelter,
NH |
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New England Association of Chamber
of Commerce of Executives |
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Nordstrom, AK |
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New School, Kennebunk, ME |
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Peterborough Players, NH |
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Riverview School, MA |
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Santa Barbara Zoo, CA |
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Saratoga County Economic Opportunity
Council, NY |
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SITI Company, NY |
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Skidmore College, NY |
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St. Elizabeth Community, RI |
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Stoneham Theater, MA |
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SYPDER Youth Ski Program, AK |
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The Theatre Offensive, MA |
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University City Children's Center,
St. Louis, MO |
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Whitby School, CT |
back to the top...
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Kingston Wins
Prestigious
Rose Award
"Your enthusiasm and
professionalism always add so much excitement to the night.
I am certain that the success of the evening had much to
do with your partipation in Rose Bids this year. We couldn't
have done it without you."
Sharon Garland
Director of Development
St. Elizabeth Community, RI
"...A professional
auctioneer with specialized training and experience in fundraising
can generate more profit for your event, in addition to
creating an unforgettable evening of fun and excitement
for your supporters and guests."
Peggy Theiss
Director of
Special Events
National Office of the March of Dimes
"You were simply outstanding...
Your skill and professionalism are only surpassed by your
authenticity."
Rosemary Shore
Share Our Strength
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