Benefit Auction Pro Power Hour + Q&A

Join us for a "power hour" series of 20-minute presentations sure to move the needle in your benefit auction business and career! The speakers will return to the stage after the presentations are done for a Q&A panel where you can ask questions and dive deeper into their topics.
 

Your Benefit Auction Team
Speaker: Frances Fripp, BAS
Raising the most for your clients is a primary goal of benefit auction professionals. Utilize an auction team for your fundraising events! Learn how to coach bid assistants (ringmen) to optimize funds raised and entertainment. Show your clients the fundraising power of professional bid assistants and they will never go back to a solo auctioneer.

Upon completing this session, you will be able to:
  1. Coach your bid assistant team
  2. Pitch an auction team to your clients
  3. Utilize bid assistants to raise more funds

The Stories We Share
Speaker: Tim Keller, CAI, AMM, BAS
Our perspectives will shape our interactions. This presentation explores how recognizing and valuing the stories and viewpoints of others can enrich our own lives and enhance our interactions.

Upon completing this session, you will be able to:
  1. Identify different lenses through which people view the world, influenced by factors such as culture, background, and personal experiences
  2. Empathize with others, fostering deeper connections and understanding in your interactions
  3. Recognize your own biases and preconceived notions, and develop strategies to appreciate others' viewpoints more fully
  4. Practice techniques to improve your communication by considering diverse perspectives, leading to more effective and meaningful interactions

LinkedIn for Business
Speaker: Trisha Brauer, CAI, BAS
LinkedIn for business is just like Instagram, right? Join us for leveraging LinkedIn to drive your business forward. This session will cover basic strategies for building a strong professional network, enhancing your brand presence, and generating connections on the world’s largest professional networking platform. You’ll gain valuable tips and actionable tactics to maximize LinkedIn’s potential for your business.

Upon completing this session, you will be able to:
  1. Apply effective networking and relationship-building techniques
  2. Utilize content creation and sharing strategies
   


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Benefit Auction Summit Task Force
Trisha Brauer, CAI, BAS (Chair, 2024)
Patrick Desmond, BAS (Vice Chair, 2024)
R. Trey Morris, CAI, BAS, CAS  (El Trustee, 2024)
Frances Fripp, BAS (2024)
Tim Keller, CAI, AMM, BAS (2024)