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Theresa Farrell

Theresa Farrell BAS

Owner, BoldWave Fundraising - Principal Benefit Auctioneer | Fundraising Host | Custom Strategy & Consulting

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Theresa Farrell BAS

Owner, BoldWave Fundraising - Principal Benefit Auctioneer | Fundraising Host | Custom Strategy & Consulting

Theresa Farrell is a Benefit Auctioneer Specialist, Event Fundraising Host, and Fundraising Consultant with two decades of experience raising millions for nonprofits. She is known for high energy delivering record-breaking results and is trusted by leading organizations across California. She co-founded and served as executive director of American Contemporary Ballet from 2010–2020, overseeing all fundraising and operations. A retired professional ballerina, Theresa enjoyed a prolific 17‐year performance career. She is the founder of BoldWave Fundraising and sits on the Girls Inc. Los Angeles fundraising committee. In her free time, enjoys throwing parties, traveling with her family, and long walks on the beach.

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Mission & Vision

The National Auction Association serves auction professionals by providing services built on four cornerstones: Advocacy, Community, Education, and Promotions.

Our vision is to be the unified voice of the auction profession, championing the interests of auctioneers everywhere.

Values Statement

We intentionally welcome all auction professionals. We do this without adherence to any social, religious, and/or political affiliation or creed.

We endeavor to foster a climate of purposeful inclusion, an environment where all can feel safe, valued, cared for, and given an opportunity to form meaningful connections with each other.

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