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	<itunes:summary>Kathy Kingston not only maximizes your fundraising efforts, she helps build upon prior success for years to come. Her hands-on experience in nonprofits, business, entertainment, coaching, public service administration, and education has shaped the way she consults with clients, inspires audiences, and achieves breakthrough results time and time again.</itunes:summary>
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		<title>Focus On The Fundraising!</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:00:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Kathy explains how to deal with unexpected challenges in planning your event.]]></description>
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		<title>Room Layout Is Important</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:00:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Let’s talk about one of my favorite subjects that no one thinks about &#8211; the layout of the room &#8211; the physical layout of your silent auction area and the physical layout of your live auction area. Now, granted, everyone &#8230; <a href="http://www.kathykingston.com/2012/02/room-layout-is-important/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Using Media To Promote Your Event</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 08:00:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Kathy shares the best way to promote your event.]]></description>
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		<title>Word Of Mouth Buzz</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 08:00:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 08:00:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Let’s talk about fundraising auction marketing. I would like to discuss a couple of the great marketing ideas that nonprofits and benefit auctioneers can use, but first I would like to underscore the importance of pre-promoting the event and pre-promoting &#8230; <a href="http://www.kathykingston.com/2012/01/great-marketing-tips-for-your-event/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>The Worst Auction Practices</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2012 17:09:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[What&#8217;s the worst thing to do when planning an auction?  Kathy shares what not to do.]]></description>
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		<title>Attributes Of A Perfect Benefit Auction</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2012 08:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<itunes:subtitle>Kathy shares tips to have a perfect benefit auction. -  </itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>Kathy shares tips to have a perfect benefit auction.



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		<title>From Surviving to Thriving in Today&#8217;s Benefit Auction Environment</title>
		<link>http://www.kathykingston.com/2012/01/from-surviving-to-thriving-in-todays-benefit-auction-environment/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2012 08:00:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kathy Kingston</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The economy has changed the way we are fundraising at auctions today. Make no doubt about it. One of the most key aspects to change the mindset from just surviving or being at a plateau for fundraising to thriving and &#8230; <a href="http://www.kathykingston.com/2012/01/from-surviving-to-thriving-in-todays-benefit-auction-environment/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>10 Recipes for Benefit Auction Success</title>
		<link>http://www.kathykingston.com/2012/01/10-recipes-for-benefit-auction-success/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2012 22:29:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kathy Kingston</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Don’t let food spoil your auction fundraising! As you swing into charity auction planning, I want share how to fortify your auction fundraising against the unfortuate rising trend of meal timing and catering blunders. What’s happening? I’m not sure exactly &#8230; <a href="http://www.kathykingston.com/2012/01/10-recipes-for-benefit-auction-success/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Why Choose The Kingston Auction Company?</title>
		<link>http://www.kathykingston.com/2012/01/why-choose-the-kingston-auction-company/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2012 08:00:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kathy Kingston</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Kathy highlights why people choose the Kingston Auction Company over others.]]></description>
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		<itunes:subtitle>Kathy highlights why people choose the Kingston Auction Company over others.</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>Kathy highlights why people choose the Kingston Auction Company over others.</itunes:summary>
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		<itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit>
		<itunes:duration>1:44</itunes:duration>
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		<title>Strategic Auction Item Acquisition &#8211; What Sells Best?</title>
		<link>http://www.kathykingston.com/2012/01/strategic-auction-item-acquisition-what-sells-best/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Jan 2012 21:59:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kathy Kingston</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The top question I am asked is how do I get the best auction items that sell for the most money? By far, this is the number one area of interest for nonprofits. What sells best? Well, let’s look at &#8230; <a href="http://www.kathykingston.com/2012/01/strategic-auction-item-acquisition-what-sells-best/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>The Event Is Over &#8211; Now What?</title>
		<link>http://www.kathykingston.com/2012/01/the-event-is-over-now-what/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jan 2012 08:00:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kathy Kingston</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Kathy shares important post-event activities that are critical to a successful fundraising auction. &#160; &#160;]]></description>
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		<itunes:subtitle>Kathy shares important post-event activities that are critical to a successful fundraising auction. -   -  </itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>Kathy shares important post-event activities that are critical to a successful fundraising auction.



 

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		<itunes:author>Kathy Kingston</itunes:author>
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		<title>Why Is It Important to Know Your Audience For A Successful Benefit Auction?</title>
		<link>http://www.kathykingston.com/2012/01/why-is-it-important-to-know-your-audience-for-a-successful-benefit-auction/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2012 21:12:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kathy Kingston</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I am often asked &#8211; what do nonprofits need to know to better know their audience? Well first of all, let’s look at why is that important? The key to an excellent fundraising auction is connecting your audience to your &#8230; <a href="http://www.kathykingston.com/2012/01/why-is-it-important-to-know-your-audience-for-a-successful-benefit-auction/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Why Nonprofits Retain Benefit Auctioneers</title>
		<link>http://www.kathykingston.com/2011/12/why-nonprofits-retain-benefit-auctioneers/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Dec 2011 18:41:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>cbss</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Do you know the number one reason that a nonprofit or school or charity will retain a professional auctioneer? The answer might surprise you. Nonprofits more than ever need their auctioneer to be an ambassador for their cause, to meaningfully &#8230; <a href="http://www.kathykingston.com/2011/12/why-nonprofits-retain-benefit-auctioneers/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>EPIC FUNDRAISING AUCTION TREND: Excellent Fund-A-Need Appeals Outperforming Live Auctions!</title>
		<link>http://www.kathykingston.com/2011/11/epic-fundraising-auction-trend-excellent-fund-a-need-appeals-outperforming-live-auctions/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Nov 2011 18:14:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kathy Kingston</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Are you optimizing this HUGE Benefit Auction Trend? Do you know that many Fund-A-Need/Special Appeals are now raising strikingly more than Live Auctions! This most profitable trend of the new economy is reverberating all across the country.* Are YOU completely &#8230; <a href="http://www.kathykingston.com/2011/11/epic-fundraising-auction-trend-excellent-fund-a-need-appeals-outperforming-live-auctions/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Want to know my secret to success?</title>
		<link>http://www.kathykingston.com/2011/11/want-to-know-my-secret-to-success/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Nov 2011 13:28:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kathy Kingston</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This might surprise you&#8230; Learning to champion the nonprofit cause and inspire audience generosity is the #1 expertise that nonprofits seek in benefit auctioneers. Please join me for this unique professional development opportunity! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ &#8220;Beyond Bid Calling™: The Benefit Auctioneer &#8230; <a href="http://www.kathykingston.com/2011/11/want-to-know-my-secret-to-success/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>What is your #1 Challenge?</title>
		<link>http://www.kathykingston.com/2011/11/what-is-your-1-challenge/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2011 12:28:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kathy Kingston</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[What&#8217;s the #1 challenge you’re facing to increase your Benefit Auction business? Please join me on Thursday, November 10th. I&#8217;m conducting a special Edition *FREE TeleSeminar just for for Benefit Auctioneers that I hope you plan to attend. &#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8211; In &#8230; <a href="http://www.kathykingston.com/2011/11/what-is-your-1-challenge/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Six Key Components To A Profitable Benefit Auction</title>
		<link>http://www.kathykingston.com/2011/11/six-key-components-to-a-profitable-benefit-auction/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2011 08:00:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>cbss</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[What are the key components of a profitable benefit auction? Let me share my top six. I call them “Kathy Kingston’s Six “R’s” of a Fundraising Auction”. You have to have the right focus which is fundraising; the right people; &#8230; <a href="http://www.kathykingston.com/2011/11/six-key-components-to-a-profitable-benefit-auction/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>How To Create The Fundraising Auction Dream Team And Invite The Right Guests</title>
		<link>http://www.kathykingston.com/2011/10/how-to-create-the-fundraising-auction-dream-team-and-invite-the-right-guests/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2011 08:00:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>cbss</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ah, the dream team for auctions! The heart, the backbone of every benefit auction is the volunteer. The makeup is almost entirely volunteers and there are really two categories of volunteers. There are the day of auction volunteers; the folks &#8230; <a href="http://www.kathykingston.com/2011/10/how-to-create-the-fundraising-auction-dream-team-and-invite-the-right-guests/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>How To Choose A Dynamic Charity Auction Committee</title>
		<link>http://www.kathykingston.com/2011/10/how-to-choose-a-dynamic-charity-auction-committee/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2011 08:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>cbss</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A lot of people ask me what should be considered when developing a dynamic auction team. You know, an auction is a one-day business. There’s a myriad of details and processes that have to be in place to have a &#8230; <a href="http://www.kathykingston.com/2011/10/how-to-choose-a-dynamic-charity-auction-committee/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Ready to Explode Your Benefit Auction Business?</title>
		<link>http://www.kathykingston.com/2011/10/ready-to-explode-your-benefit-auction-business/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2011 19:21:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kathy Kingston</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you&#8217;d like to skyrocket fundraising and book more benefit auctions, this could be the most important training you&#8217;ve ever attended. Learning to champion the nonprofit cause and to inspire audiences is the #1 expertise that nonprofits seek in benefit &#8230; <a href="http://www.kathykingston.com/2011/10/ready-to-explode-your-benefit-auction-business/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Your Six “Rights” for A Profitable Benefit Auction In the New Economy</title>
		<link>http://www.kathykingston.com/2011/10/your-six-rights-for-a-profitable-benefit-auction-in-the-new-economy/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Oct 2011 14:26:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kathy Kingston</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I’m often asked: “What are the right components of a profitable benefit auction &#8212; especially now in this volatile economy?” Let me share my top six: I call them “Kathy Kingston’s Six “R’s” of a Fundraising Auction.” To raise more &#8230; <a href="http://www.kathykingston.com/2011/10/your-six-rights-for-a-profitable-benefit-auction-in-the-new-economy/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Encore! Encore!</title>
		<link>http://www.kathykingston.com/2011/09/encore-encore/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Sep 2011 15:43:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kathy Kingston</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Wow! I’ve had a great response to my “6 ‘Must-Do’ Practices for Creating Fundraising Auctions that Raise Serious Money” tele-seminar! People are raving about the information they learned, and excited to put it to use immediately to create their own &#8230; <a href="http://www.kathykingston.com/2011/09/encore-encore/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Kathy&#8217;s personal message to you</title>
		<link>http://www.kathykingston.com/2011/09/kathys-personal-message-to-you/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Sep 2011 15:03:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kathy Kingston</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Reserve your spot on Kathy&#8217;s FREE call: www.HowToFundraiseWithAuctions.com]]></description>
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		<title>Benefit Auction Lighting &#8211; Illuminated!</title>
		<link>http://www.kathykingston.com/2011/09/benefitauction-lighting-illuminated/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Sep 2011 15:43:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>k8go2girls</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[LIGHT IT RIGHT! Don’t lose thousands of dollars with a dim auction venue! Proper Benefit Auction Lighting Ignites Bidding! Specialized benefit auction lighting is critical to maximize your fundraising auction success. A huge error that many auction committees make is &#8230; <a href="http://www.kathykingston.com/2011/09/benefitauction-lighting-illuminated/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Kathy Kingston featured on NH Chronicle</title>
		<link>http://www.kathykingston.com/2011/08/kathy-kingston-featured-on-nh-chronicle-going-once-going-twice-sold/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Aug 2011 14:03:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kathy Kingston</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Going Once, Going Twice, Sold! Auctions are a great American past time and a woman from Hampton was bitten by the auctioneer bug midway through another career path. She ended up blazing a trail of a rather unique sort and &#8230; <a href="http://www.kathykingston.com/2011/08/kathy-kingston-featured-on-nh-chronicle-going-once-going-twice-sold/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Level up! Generate More Revenue with Multi-tiered Admission Pricing Strategies</title>
		<link>http://www.kathykingston.com/2011/08/level-up-generate-more-revenue-with-multi-tiered-admission-pricing-strategies/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Aug 2011 23:47:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>k8go2girls</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Marketing Strategies for your Next Auction          Want to know a simple way to bring in more revenue at your next gala auction or special event? I highly suggest offering multi-level pricing for admission or reservation to your fundraising auction event. &#8230; <a href="http://www.kathykingston.com/2011/08/level-up-generate-more-revenue-with-multi-tiered-admission-pricing-strategies/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>HOW TO GET GREAT AUCTION ITEMS WHILE VACATIONING!</title>
		<link>http://www.kathykingston.com/2011/07/how-to-get-great-auction-items-while-vacationing/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Jul 2011 20:31:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>k8go2girls</dc:creator>
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		<title>International Auctioneers Championship</title>
		<link>http://www.kathykingston.com/2011/07/international-auctioneers-championship/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 15 Jul 2011 14:32:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kathy Kingston</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Today I&#8217;m excited to compete in the International Auctioneers Championship. Watch the exciting competition LIVE. I&#8217;m Contestant #79 http://www.ustream.tv/channel/conference-and-show All the best to all of my fellow auctioneers! Orlando, Fla. July 15, 2011 – The 23rd International Auctioneer Championship will &#8230; <a href="http://www.kathykingston.com/2011/07/international-auctioneers-championship/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Special rate ends in 2 days: NEW Benefit Auction Workshops</title>
		<link>http://www.kathykingston.com/2011/07/special-rate-ends-in-2-days-new-benefit-auction-workshops/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 15 Jul 2011 12:19:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kathy Kingston</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Quick note: Special rate ends Sunday July 17 (save $200 now) If you are ready to take your Benefit Auction Business to the next level I hope you&#8217;ll consider joining me for these highly interactive and profit-making fundraising auction workshops. &#8230; <a href="http://www.kathykingston.com/2011/07/special-rate-ends-in-2-days-new-benefit-auction-workshops/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Professional Auctioneers can significantly impact the bottom line of nonprofits</title>
		<link>http://www.kathykingston.com/2011/06/professional-auctioneers-can-significantly-impact-the-bottom-line-of-nonprofits/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jun 2011 16:05:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kathy Kingston</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Professional Auctioneers can significantly impact the bottom line of nonprofits. Kathy Kingston is featured in Martha&#8217;s Vineyard Magazine http://www.HowToRaiseMoreMoney.com]]></description>
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		<title>HOW TO DOUBLE YOUR LIVE AUCTION REVENUE NOW</title>
		<link>http://www.kathykingston.com/2011/06/how-to-double-your-live-auction-revenue-now/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Jun 2011 13:12:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>k8go2girls</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Want to double your live auction revenue in just ten minutes? Guiding Eyes for the Blind had a stunning success with their Fund A Need for their unparalleled “Heeling Autism Program.” We raised $50,000 in 5 minutes! Having premium auction &#8230; <a href="http://www.kathykingston.com/2011/06/how-to-double-your-live-auction-revenue-now/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>A Milestone Day!</title>
		<link>http://www.kathykingston.com/2011/06/a-milestone-day/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Jun 2011 13:10:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kathy Kingston</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Charity Auctioneer]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Today, with heart-felt emotion I&#8217;m celebrating my first auction - 25 years ago&#8230; I&#8217;m honored to include you in this special moment. Thanks so much for your support and enjoy this special video: To your continued success and to the next 25 years!]]></description>
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		<title>NEW Event: Benefit Auction Consulting</title>
		<link>http://www.kathykingston.com/2011/06/new-event-benefit-auction-consulting/</link>
		<comments>http://www.kathykingston.com/2011/06/new-event-benefit-auction-consulting/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jun 2011 13:54:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kathy Kingston</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Charity Auctioneer]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[How to Create A Highly Profitable Stream of Income For Your Benefit Auction Business with Consulting Attention: Auctioneers, Consultants, Auction Managers Are you ready to catapult auction fundraising and your bottom line? If you think you can advance your benefit &#8230; <a href="http://www.kathykingston.com/2011/06/new-event-benefit-auction-consulting/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Wake-up your Tired Live Auction! Tips to Avoid Auction Fatigue.</title>
		<link>http://www.kathykingston.com/2011/05/wake-up-your-tired-live-auction-tips-to-avoid-auction-fatigue/</link>
		<comments>http://www.kathykingston.com/2011/05/wake-up-your-tired-live-auction-tips-to-avoid-auction-fatigue/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 24 May 2011 18:43:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>k8go2girls</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[How do you whip a live auction, keep it fresh and get those bid cards waving? Here are a couple of suggestions on how to run a successful benefit auction and raise more money. A lively and energetic Live Auction &#8230; <a href="http://www.kathykingston.com/2011/05/wake-up-your-tired-live-auction-tips-to-avoid-auction-fatigue/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>It’s a Benefit Auction &#8211; NOT the Royal Wedding!</title>
		<link>http://www.kathykingston.com/2011/04/it%e2%80%99s-a-benefit-auction-not-the-royal-wedding/</link>
		<comments>http://www.kathykingston.com/2011/04/it%e2%80%99s-a-benefit-auction-not-the-royal-wedding/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Apr 2011 11:32:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Go2Girls</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Untold thousands of dollars are lost every year, when well-meaning nonprofit charity committees plan their benefit auction like a planning a wedding. We marvel at myriad wedding planning details that mark Prince William and Catherine Middleton&#8217;s Royal Wedding. However, dedicated &#8230; <a href="http://www.kathykingston.com/2011/04/it%e2%80%99s-a-benefit-auction-not-the-royal-wedding/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>How to Raise More Money with Silent Auctions</title>
		<link>http://www.kathykingston.com/2011/04/how-to-raise-more-money-with-silent-auctions/</link>
		<comments>http://www.kathykingston.com/2011/04/how-to-raise-more-money-with-silent-auctions/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Apr 2011 18:08:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>k8go2girls</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We’ve all been to silent auctions that don’t produce excitement and just don’t bring in top dollar for your non-profit cause. Silent auctions are a lot of work for nonprofits, so maximize what you are doing at your charity auction &#8230; <a href="http://www.kathykingston.com/2011/04/how-to-raise-more-money-with-silent-auctions/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>3 Vital Tips to Inspire Your Bidders</title>
		<link>http://www.kathykingston.com/2011/02/3-vital-tips-to-inspire-your-bidders/</link>
		<comments>http://www.kathykingston.com/2011/02/3-vital-tips-to-inspire-your-bidders/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 26 Feb 2011 00:44:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>k8go2girls</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Auction Sponsorships]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Use these monstrously overlooked auction fundraiser practices to get bid cards waving and ignite guest generosity. Don’t allow precious funds to slip away! I’ve excited to share three of my vital tips to keep your auction guests happy and raising &#8230; <a href="http://www.kathykingston.com/2011/02/3-vital-tips-to-inspire-your-bidders/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Best Benefit Auction Tips by Kathy Kingston</title>
		<link>http://www.kathykingston.com/2011/02/best-benefit-auction-tips-by-kathy-kingston/</link>
		<comments>http://www.kathykingston.com/2011/02/best-benefit-auction-tips-by-kathy-kingston/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Feb 2011 01:56:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kathy Kingston</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Charity Auctioneer]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Fundraising seminar participant, Keeva Young-Wright shares how she learned to ask for funds at Kathy Kingston’s special event workshop. Keeva Young-Wright, Development Director at Westchester Land Trust, NY. Cure 3 Monstrously Overlooked Auction Fundraiser Challenges Now How do you inspire &#8230; <a href="http://www.kathykingston.com/2011/02/best-benefit-auction-tips-by-kathy-kingston/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Kathy&#8217;s No Cost Tele-Seminar on Feb 24</title>
		<link>http://www.kathykingston.com/2011/02/kathys-no-cost-tele-seminar-on-feb-24/</link>
		<comments>http://www.kathykingston.com/2011/02/kathys-no-cost-tele-seminar-on-feb-24/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Feb 2011 15:25:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kathy Kingston</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;m so excited you&#8217;re reading this because… Next Thursday, February 24, I&#8217;ll host a *Free 60-minute telephone seminar chock-full of practical tips to raise more money at your charity auction. My &#8220;Ask Kathy Kingston&#8221; call was created with you in &#8230; <a href="http://www.kathykingston.com/2011/02/kathys-no-cost-tele-seminar-on-feb-24/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Want a great Snow Day price for Kathy&#8217;s Benefit Auction TeleSeminar Series?</title>
		<link>http://www.kathykingston.com/2011/02/want-a-great-snow-day-price-for-kathys-benefit-auction-teleseminar-series/</link>
		<comments>http://www.kathykingston.com/2011/02/want-a-great-snow-day-price-for-kathys-benefit-auction-teleseminar-series/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Feb 2011 15:12:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kathy Kingston</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Charity Auctioneer]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[TOO MUCH SNOW?  &#8220;Enjoy Travel-Free Training&#8221; (without slippery driving) Learn my premier fundraising auction tips &#8211; just hop on the phone from anywhere Special Price: Tele-Seminar Series &#8211; Blow the Top Off Fundraising Auctions! 5 Live Profit-Making TeleSeminars: (Thursdays: 1 &#8230; <a href="http://www.kathykingston.com/2011/02/want-a-great-snow-day-price-for-kathys-benefit-auction-teleseminar-series/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Perfect Your Fundraising Pitch!</title>
		<link>http://www.kathykingston.com/2011/01/perfect-your-fundraising-pitch/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 28 Jan 2011 17:16:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>k8go2girls</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Auction Sponsorships]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[How to Turn a 2 Minute Speech into Thousands More Dollars Imagine: Every guest riveted to your speaker&#8217;s inspiring story? Result: Bid cards waving with 20% or more new revenue. Bonus: Dozens of happy new donors Leveraging your first-person testimonial &#8230; <a href="http://www.kathykingston.com/2011/01/perfect-your-fundraising-pitch/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>What do Nonprofits really want from Auctioneers to raise more money?</title>
		<link>http://www.kathykingston.com/2010/11/what-do-nonprofits-really-want-from-auctioneers-to-raise-more-money/</link>
		<comments>http://www.kathykingston.com/2010/11/what-do-nonprofits-really-want-from-auctioneers-to-raise-more-money/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Nov 2010 20:53:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kathy Kingston</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[As an auctioneer who specializes in the nonprofit sector, this question was vitally important to me. Therefore, I undertook a research study.* I found seven significant benefit auctioneer competencies for fundraising success. The #1 response was resounding.  &#8220;Auctioneers: Focus on &#8230; <a href="http://www.kathykingston.com/2010/11/what-do-nonprofits-really-want-from-auctioneers-to-raise-more-money/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Your Auctioneer IS Your Ambassador</title>
		<link>http://www.kathykingston.com/2010/10/your-auctioneer-is-your-ambassador/</link>
		<comments>http://www.kathykingston.com/2010/10/your-auctioneer-is-your-ambassador/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Oct 2010 08:00:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>kathy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Want to take the risk out of fundraising and catapult your fundraising auction profit? Consider that professional auctioneers who specialize in benefit and charity auctions are distinctively skilled and committed to serving non profits. They maximize your fundraising. However, in &#8230; <a href="http://www.kathykingston.com/2010/10/your-auctioneer-is-your-ambassador/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>How to Plan a Successful Auction</title>
		<link>http://www.kathykingston.com/2010/09/how-to-plan-a-successful-auction/</link>
		<comments>http://www.kathykingston.com/2010/09/how-to-plan-a-successful-auction/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Sep 2010 14:08:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>kathy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Are you ready to take your Benefit Auction to the Next Level? Would you like to raise more money, get inspired, solicit great auction items, and increase new donors? &#8220;Beautifully executed, rich in content, and very thought provoking.&#8221; Darryl E. &#8230; <a href="http://www.kathykingston.com/2010/09/how-to-plan-a-successful-auction/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>How to run a successful auction</title>
		<link>http://www.kathykingston.com/2010/09/we-had-such-great-feedback-i-am-doing-an-encore-call/</link>
		<comments>http://www.kathykingston.com/2010/09/we-had-such-great-feedback-i-am-doing-an-encore-call/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 25 Sep 2010 11:52:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>kathy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We had such GREAT feedback for Thursday&#8217;s call, I am doing an ENCORE call&#8230; Here is what one attendee had to say: &#8220;Beautifully executed, rich in content, and very thought provoking.&#8221; ~Darryl E. Ward, Puyallup, Washington This was my BRAND-NEW &#8230; <a href="http://www.kathykingston.com/2010/09/we-had-such-great-feedback-i-am-doing-an-encore-call/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>I&#039;m sharing my BEST auction fundraising secrets for free&#8230;</title>
		<link>http://www.kathykingston.com/2010/09/im-sharing-my-best-auction-fundraising-secrets-for-free/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Sep 2010 15:20:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>kathy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s Auction Time! Are you raising all the auction profits you want? Or not so much? Well, if you would like to raise more money, get inspired, solicit great auction items, increase new donors (even though others say it&#8217;s impossible) &#8230; <a href="http://www.kathykingston.com/2010/09/im-sharing-my-best-auction-fundraising-secrets-for-free/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Special Video Invitation from Kathy</title>
		<link>http://www.kathykingston.com/2010/08/special-video-invitation-from-kathy/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Aug 2010 12:49:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kathy Kingston</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[www.HowtoRaiseMoreMoney.com What a summer of creativity! I&#8217;m just back from an amazing watercolor workshop in remote Seldovia, Alaska &#8211; only accessible by a thrilling water taxi with a humpback whale escort as a bonus! Plus, I&#8217;ve launched a new schedule &#8230; <a href="http://www.kathykingston.com/2010/08/special-video-invitation-from-kathy/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Jump Start Your Auction Planning</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Aug 2010 14:27:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kathy Kingston</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A benefit auction, well planned and smoothly orchestrated can raise thousands of dollars and increase donor loyalty. Even in this challenging economy, our clients have achieved amazing breakthrough results. One key common denominator is no mystery: Superb Pre-Auction Planning. My &#8230; <a href="http://www.kathykingston.com/2010/08/jump-start-your-auction-planning/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>You are the first to know&#8230;</title>
		<link>http://www.kathykingston.com/2010/07/you-are-the-first-to-know/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jul 2010 17:12:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kathy Kingston</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[*A treasured national leader in the auction industry, Patricia Massart, CAI, AARE, BAS, CES, was a beloved mentor to many, including me. Enjoy a double scoop today! I&#8217;m so excited to announce my new Tele-Seminar SERIES&#8230; Here are seven power-packed &#8230; <a href="http://www.kathykingston.com/2010/07/you-are-the-first-to-know/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Kathy Vying for International Title</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Jul 2010 14:03:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kathy Kingston</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I’m excited to compete for the title of International Auctioneer Champion along with 80 auctioneers from across the world. And, you can watch live via streaming internet Friday, July 16 Preliminaries start at 9AM and Finals begin at 6PM. I’m &#8230; <a href="http://www.kathykingston.com/2010/07/kathy-vying-for-international-title/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Be Like Nordstrom</title>
		<link>http://www.kathykingston.com/2010/06/be-like-nordstrom/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Jun 2010 01:23:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kathy Kingston</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Renowned for legendary customer service, Nordstrom, an upscale national fashion retailer, can offer non profits leading ideas for superb benefit auctions. Every time I shop at Nordstrom I feel fantastic, and I always buy, happily. Why? Because I receive personalized &#8230; <a href="http://www.kathykingston.com/2010/06/be-like-nordstrom/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Discover TOP techniques to boost your benefit auction profit!</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Jun 2010 18:13:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kathy Kingston</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Would you like to discover top techniques to increase your benefit auction profits? Please join me on Thursday, June 17 for my *Free 30-minute Telephone Seminar chock-full of practical tips to raise more money in any economy. **In a hurry? &#8230; <a href="http://www.kathykingston.com/2010/06/discover-top-techniques-to-boost-your-benefit-auction-profit/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Kathy with Chef Rock</title>
		<link>http://www.kathykingston.com/2010/05/kathy-with-chef-rock/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 28 May 2010 18:38:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kathy Kingston</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Kathy with &#8220;Hell&#8217;s Kitchen&#8221; Winner Chef Rock with his wife Tamara at the March of Dimes Chairman&#8217;s Dinner and Auction]]></description>
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		<title>Do your volunteers gush over you?</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Mar 2010 15:23:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I cherished my Iditarod volunteer experiences when I lived in Alaska and still follow this extraordinary 1,049 mile dog sled race each March. Picture this. I actually shoveled snow back onto the street so the next dog sled team had &#8230; <a href="http://www.kathykingston.com/2010/03/do-your-volunteers-gush-over-you/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Sound Advice for 2010</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Jan 2010 20:55:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kathy Kingston</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#8220;If auction attendees can not hear, they will not buy.&#8221; This key lesson from my auction school bears even more truth today. &#8220;Benefit Auction Quality Sound&#8221; is absolutely critical to raise maximum money at your fundraising auction. As you continue &#8230; <a href="http://www.kathykingston.com/2010/01/sound-advice-for-2010/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Hearty and Healthy Holidays!</title>
		<link>http://www.kathykingston.com/2009/12/hearty-and-healthy-holidays/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 2009 21:41:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kathy Kingston</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hearty and Healthy Holidays! Keepin&#8217; Warm Original Watercolor by Kathy Kingston Copyright © 2009 KathyKingston.com. All Rights Reserved.]]></description>
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		<title>Obsess on Audience Development</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2009 10:18:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kathy Kingston</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[One question I&#8217;m often asked is &#8220;How can I bring in big bidders?&#8221; First, let&#8217;s explore why audience development is paramount. In this economy, I believe auction committees must fixate on &#8220;putting the right people in the room&#8221; to make &#8230; <a href="http://www.kathykingston.com/2009/10/obsess-on-audience-development/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Fresh Ideas for Auction Sponsorships</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2009 10:50:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kathy Kingston</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Are your auction sponsorships down? Since sponsors ARE a special link to your continued success, here are some great tips from our recent fundraising auction seminar. Change direction: Transform that &#8220;no&#8221; into future sponsor support. Cultivate long term relationships. Your &#8230; <a href="http://www.kathykingston.com/2009/09/fresh-ideas-for-auction-sponsorshi/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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