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NonProfit Network episodes

  • Last Card Standing

    Today we discuss how to implement the Last Card Standing into your event.  We talk about the pro's and con's, the value of the prize and the timing to best fit your event.  

    .36 - Introduction 

    2:10 - Week in review 

    15:05 - Today's topic - Last Card Standing 

    19:30 - Know the expectations 

    21:48 - Can the value of the prize effect the outcome? 

    #fundraising #nonprofitnetwork


    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StokesAuctionGroup

    Youtube (Video Version): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGTYqj5FSHcdIR-OuzQxu0Q

    Intro music

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    32 min
  • Stay the Course

    This week we are talking about leadership transitions, double-up items, multiple vendors working together and staying the course throughout your planning. 

    :54 - Week in review 

    4:45 - Leadership transitions 

    6:45 - Double check your script 

    7:19 - Doubling-up items 

    10:32 - Keep pushing forward 

    12:10 - Multiple vendors working together 

    15:44 - Say something nice to someone


    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StokesAuctionGroup

    Youtube (Video Version): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGTYqj5FSHcdIR-OuzQxu0Q

    Intro music

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    18 min
  • Fund a Need Changes

    In this episode we are talking about how your fund a need may change from year to year and how best to convey that to your supporters. #fundraising #charityauction #stokesauctiongroup 


    1:41 - The week in review 

    3:00 - Should we have consignment items? 

    14:16 - Kelly's event last week 

    15:24 - Today's topic - A changing Fund-a-Need 

    22:26 - The pandemic reset 

    24:10 - Black Friday silent auction! 

    26:03 - Drawing our 15% winner


    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StokesAuctionGroup

    Youtube (Video Version): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGTYqj5FSHcdIR-OuzQxu0Q

    Intro music

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    Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com

    30 min
  • Dealing with adversity

    Today we are talking about preparing for adversity as you go into your event.  Unexpected situations can arise or you may find your short of volunteers or staff.  Have a back-up plan! 

    2:08 - The week in review 

    4:29 - Prepare for challenges 

    7:17 - Have a back-up plan 

    10:13 - Be confident and stay positive 


    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StokesAuctionGroup

    Youtube (Video Version): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGTYqj5FSHcdIR-OuzQxu0Q

    Intro music

    Brighter Days Ahead by Mixaund | https://mixaund.bandcamp.com

    Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com


    #fundraising #charityauctioncompany

    13 min
  • Cultivating your audience

    Today we are talking about cultivating your audience, relaying your expectations and thinking about next year. 


    2:38 - The week in review 

    3:45 - Important elements overlooked 

    7:23 - The virtual event we did last week 

    10:56 - Today's topic - Audience cultivation 

    12:12 - Conveying your expectations 

    17:26 - Communities new to fundraising 

    21:50 - Coaching your guests and focusing on the future 


    #stokesauctiongroup #godogood #community #charity #fundraisingevent #charityauctioncompany

    29 min
  • Underwriting Expenses

    Today we talk about three ways to help offset the costs associated with putting on your event.


    .54 - The week in review 

    8:35 - Costs associated with putting on an event 

    10:10 - Underwriting expenses 

    13:22 - Inform your guests 

    16:39 - Buyers Premium or Underwriters Fee 

    17:16 - Ask a supporter to cover an expense 

    20:08 - Cover expenses through the ticket price 

    25:25 - Consider multiple ways to cover expenses


    29 min
  • The day of the event!

    Today we are talking about what you need to prepare for on the day of your event from setting up the venue, checking the A/V components and the pre-auction meeting with auctioneer team and emcee. 


    1:45 - Today's topic - The day of your event. 

    2:18 - Reminder about procurement deadlines and last minute items coming in. 

    5:30 - Day of event set-up. 

    8:58 - Check-in and check-out and A/V test. 

    12:27 - Pre-auction meeting. 

    20:10 - Be flexible...things are going to happen.


    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StokesAuctionGroup

    Youtube (Video Version): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGTYqj5FSHcdIR-OuzQxu0Q


    Intro music

    Brighter Days Ahead by Mixaund | https://mixaund.bandcamp.com

    Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com

    26 min
  • Planning for your event part 3!

    In part 3 of our Planning for your event series we are discussing where you should be at 1 month, 1 week, and 1 day from your event. 


    3:36 - Todays topic 

    4:10 - Procurement deadline 

    6:40 - Silent auction sections 

    11:25 - Volunteers and event set-up 

    12:46 - 1 week from your event


    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StokesAuctionGroup

    Youtube (Video Version): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGTYqj5FSHcdIR-OuzQxu0Q


    Intro music

    Brighter Days Ahead by Mixaund | https://mixaund.bandcamp.com

    Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com

    22 min
  • Planning for your event. Part 2!

    In part 2 of our 'Planning for your Event' series we are discussing where you should be at 6 months, 3 months and 60 days out from your event.

    .30 - Opening comments 

    2:06 - Today's topic - Planning for your event part 2 

    2:25 - Target your messaging 

    4:24 - 6 months out from your date 

    9:24 - Focus on the fund-a-need/paddle raise presentation 

    14:30 - 3 months out form your date 

    18:20 - 60 days out and registration check-in and check-out 

    23:10 - On-site venue walk-thru with Banquet Manager


    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StokesAuctionGroup

    Youtube (Video Version): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGTYqj5FSHcdIR-OuzQxu0Q

    Intro music

    Brighter Days Ahead by Mixaund | https://mixaund.bandcamp.com

    Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com


    29 min
  • Planning for your event - Phase 1

    Today we are discussing where you should be in your event planning at 10 to 12 months out from your event.  In this series we will be talking about strategic times throughout the year when you should be addressing certain aspects of your event.


    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StokesAuctionGroup

    Youtube (Video Version): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGTYqj5FSHcdIR-OuzQxu0Q

    Intro music

    Brighter Days Ahead by Mixaund | https://mixaund.bandcamp.com

    Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com

    27 min

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A podcast focused on benefit auctions and fundraising events in the Nonprofit community. We aim to bring value by discussing trends in the industry, sharing authentic insights, and adapting our years…