Today we are taking a deeper dive into developing your audience.  Expanding your reach in the community continues to be an important aspect in building your event, but also keep in mind offering items that fit your audience is equally important for a successful fundraiser. #fundraisingevent #stokesauctiongroup #fundraiserfanatics

15 - Intro 

2:56 - Events this past weekend 

16:45 - Reach out to the right people who can support your event.  

18:06 - Focus on growing your audience and offer items they want.

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Today we are talking about how to handle unexpected situations that may occur at your event.  Dealing with a medical emergency during your event can change the feel of the evening.  Having a plan can help you navigate this and other situations like losing power or having your mobile bidding site go down.  #fundraiserfanatics #fundraisingevent #stokesauctiongroup  

.30 - Introduction 

2:40 - Week in review 

6:42 - Dealing with an emergency during the event 

12:12 -Reconnecting after a situation 

13:52 - Other unexpected problems 

19:18 - Have a backup plan 

21:40 - When should you move on? 

25:26 - Bonus topic - What should you do if...

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In this episode we discuss how to get the right people to attend your event.  While it is important to maximize your attendance capacity, it is more important to get people who are going to support you and your mission. #stokesauctiongroup #fundraiserfanatics #fundraisingevent  

.12 - Introduction 

2:14 - Week in review 

6:03 - Audience development 

7:54 - Expectation of giving 

10:35 - Create incentive programs 

12:57 - Tap in to local business

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We take questions and give insights from our February Q&A. 

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In this episode we talk about how effective communication can help pave the way for a smooth event.

.35 - Intro

2:25 - Week in review

8:40 - Communication

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Today we are discussing selling items per-person or by-the-head.  We talk about how to identify these items and how best to use them at your fundraising auction.  #fundraiserfanatics #stokesauctiongroup #fundraisingevent  

.11 - Intro 

1:20 - Last week in review 

4:25 - Today's topic - Selling per-person items 

10:06 - Should I sell this item as a package or per-person? 

14:30 - Turn it into a fundraising event, a seminar, or a corporate event

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Today we introduce a series of podcasts focused on planning your fundraising auction from step 1.  We begin by discussing the first 4 things you should do in preparing for your benefit auction.  Our focus today will be selecting an auction chair, choosing a venue, date and theme, scheduling committee meetings and establishing a budget.  

.24 - Introduction 

2:00 - Step 1: Select an auction chairperson 

3:49 - Auction co-chairs 

9:13 - Step 2: Choose a venue, date and theme 

10:42 - Step 3: Schedule committee meetings 

11:18 - Step 4: Establish a budget 

15:15 - Next weeks podcast: Planning committees

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In todays episode we are talking about the stress of putting on a fundraising event.  We offer tips and ideas to help you minimize the anxiety of being in charge.

   #fundraising #stokesauctiongroup

.30 - Introduction 

1:01 - Last week in review 

6:40 - Todays topic - Event stress 

11:43 - No event is perfect 

14:34 - Set achievable goals

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Today we continue our conversation about holiday events and Festival of Trees auctions, as well as talking about our favorite Christmas gift ever! 

.30 - Intro 

2:11 - Week in review 

7:14 - Medical foundations 

13:03 - Are Festival of Trees events best for medical foundations? 

17:30 - Reflect about this past year 

19:15 - What is the coolest Christmas gift you ever received? 

22:12 - Addison's best Christmas gift 

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In this episode we are discussing Festival of Trees events.  We talk about themes, designers and sequencing as well as the viewing events leading up to the live auction.  #fundraising #charityauction #stokesauctiongroup

.30 - Intro 1:50 - Week in review 

7:55 - Festival of Trees events overview 

11:36 - Leading up to the event 

15:27 - Tree designers 

16:54 - Live auction sequencing of trees 

22:30 - Other considerations