Not everyone is thrilled when a charity decides to bring in a new fundraising auctioneer. In this episode one mom goes to ridiculous lengths to prevent Greg from starting an auction. Devon learns the hard way that too much of a good thing is still too much. And both share about the favorite change they've helped bring about in a fundraising event.View more information about Buy-in parties here: https://tinyurl.com/blogbuyinsPresented by Stellar Fundraising Auctions (http://www.stellarsf.com) and brought to you by Greater Giving: www.greatergiving.com And Sojourn Ventures: Consignment travel for charity auctions, done right: https://www.sojournventurestravel.com/

Black Tie and Tales episode #1: where we meet our hosts, fundraising auctioneers Devon Bell and Greg Quiroga, learn the goals for the podcast (and maybe more than we wanted to about Greg's childhood), and hear some truly terrifying tales of sound gone wrong at a charity auction. Bonus content: Greg surprises Devo with a recording of his first fundraising auction ever.Devon Bell and Greg Quiroga are San Francisco based fundraising auctioneers with Stellar Fundraising Auctions. They work with non-profit organizations all across the country to help plan and implement their fundraising auctions - and then get to take the stage and help crowds achieve their philanthropic potential. Greg and Devon have seen some stuff, and to share their horror stories so you don't have to relive them.Brought to you by Greater Giving: For over 20 years, Greater Giving, a Global Payments company, has helped nonprofits and schools across the nation exceed goals in-person or online with their all-in-one, secure fundraising solutions. They help simplify event management; quickly train volunteers; streamline check-in and check-out; and raise more funds! Discover Greater Giving's fundraising solutions and free educational resources at www.greatergiving.com And Sojourn Ventures: Consignment travel for charity auctions, done right: https://www.sojournventurestravel.com/