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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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	<itunes:subtitle>Do I Hear A Million?</itunes:subtitle>
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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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		<description><![CDATA[Kathy shares tips to have a perfect benefit auction. &#160;]]></description>
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		<title>From Surviving to Thriving in Today&#8217;s Benefit Auction Environment</title>
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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>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2012 22:29:28 +0000</pubDate>
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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>
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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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		<title>Strategic Auction Item Acquisition &#8211; What Sells Best?</title>
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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>Why Is It Important to Know Your Audience For A Successful Benefit Auction?</title>
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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>The 2011 Kingston Fund Grant Award Winners Announced</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Dec 2011 17:02:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kathy Kingston</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I’m excited to announce our 2011 Kingston Fund grant award recipients. The Kingston Fund Board of Advisors, my nephew and seven nieces, Arley, Megan, Alysha, Molly, Erin, Lexi, Brianna, and Lindsay (ages 15 to 28 years old) have selected the &#8230; <a href="http://www.kathykingston.com/2011/12/the-2011-kingston-fund-grant-award-winners-announced/">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>
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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>
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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>Encore! Encore!</title>
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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>Benefit Auction Lighting &#8211; Illuminated!</title>
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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>
		<comments>http://www.kathykingston.com/2011/08/level-up-generate-more-revenue-with-multi-tiered-admission-pricing-strategies/#comments</comments>
		<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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		<description><![CDATA[Click here to watch this short video (under a minute)&#8230;]]></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>
		<comments>http://www.kathykingston.com/2011/06/how-to-double-your-live-auction-revenue-now/#comments</comments>
		<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>
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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>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>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>
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		<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>5 Tips for Understanding what Auction Items Sell Best</title>
		<link>http://www.kathykingston.com/2011/03/5-tips-for-understanding-what-auction-items-sell-best/</link>
		<comments>http://www.kathykingston.com/2011/03/5-tips-for-understanding-what-auction-items-sell-best/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Mar 2011 21:28:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>k8go2girls</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Have you ever wondered what high-performing items to have at your fundraising auction that have people waving their bid cards and bringing in record-breaking amounts? Let me share with you 5 easy tips. It starts with studying your with your &#8230; <a href="http://www.kathykingston.com/2011/03/5-tips-for-understanding-what-auction-items-sell-best/">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>
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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>What an honor</title>
		<link>http://www.kathykingston.com/2011/01/what-an-honor/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Jan 2011 17:14:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Go2Girls</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;m so honored to be featured on Christine Simmons Portraiture newsletter this month. Last year Christine won the Grand Champion Award for the Professional Photographers of America.]]></description>
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		<title>Hallelujah!</title>
		<link>http://www.kathykingston.com/2010/12/hallelujah-2/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Dec 2010 14:39:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kathy Kingston</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Enjoy this terrific video that was produced by the 5th grade class in Quinhagak (pronounced Kwinahok) Alaska, who also star in it (along with just about everyone else in the community). It is very sweet and well-done! Wishing you a &#8230; <a href="http://www.kathykingston.com/2010/12/hallelujah-2/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Light it Right</title>
		<link>http://www.kathykingston.com/2010/12/light-it-right/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Dec 2010 15:33:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kathy Kingston</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Great lighting is critical to maximize your fundraising auction success. Illuminate your silent and live auction items brightly. Sometimes that means bringing in extra lighting for these areas. Ensure that your guests can read the silent auction times and bid &#8230; <a href="http://www.kathykingston.com/2010/12/light-it-right/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Tony Bennett Special Guest as Opera Boston honors beloved Ron Della Chiesa</title>
		<link>http://www.kathykingston.com/2010/11/tony-bennett-special-guest-as-opera-boston-honors-beloved-ron-della-chiesa/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 13 Nov 2010 00:34:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kathy Kingston</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Bravo Ron Della Chiesa, one of the most beloved figures in Boston broadcasting. He was honored by Opera Boston&#8217;s InnOvation Award for his outstanding support and dedication to classical music and opera. It was a distinct pleasure to serve as &#8230; <a href="http://www.kathykingston.com/2010/11/tony-bennett-special-guest-as-opera-boston-honors-beloved-ron-della-chiesa/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>New Benefit Auctioneer Workshop: Dec 13 &amp; 14</title>
		<link>http://www.kathykingston.com/2010/11/new-benefit-auctioneer-workshop-dec-13-14/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Nov 2010 12:34:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kathy Kingston</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Attention Auctioneers: Ready to bring powerful results to nonprofits and your business? I&#8217;m excited to personally invite you my new auctioneer workshop. Turbo-charge your Fundraising Auctioneer Performance &#038; Consulting. Quick reminder: Early Registration ends November 5. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ &#8220;Beyond Bid Calling™: The Workshop Experience &#8230; <a href="http://www.kathykingston.com/2010/11/new-benefit-auctioneer-workshop-dec-13-14/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Skyrocket Your Silent Auction Success!</title>
		<link>http://www.kathykingston.com/2010/10/skyrocket-your-silent-auction-success/</link>
		<comments>http://www.kathykingston.com/2010/10/skyrocket-your-silent-auction-success/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Oct 2010 22:39:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>kathy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Is your Silent Auction a black hole* or do you blast fundraising into orbit? Have you ever felt exhausted at silent auctions where items and tables were so jammed together and poorly illuminated that you felt you could never escape? &#8230; <a href="http://www.kathykingston.com/2010/10/skyrocket-your-silent-auction-success/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Empower your donors</title>
		<link>http://www.kathykingston.com/2010/10/empower-your-donors/</link>
		<comments>http://www.kathykingston.com/2010/10/empower-your-donors/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 25 Oct 2010 16:56:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>kathy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to Jeanine Tousignant, CEO of the Manchester Music School. She was honored with the Award for Excellence in Education from the Council on Fundraising in New Hampshire for her exemplary leadership and dedication to professional fundraising training. I wanted &#8230; <a href="http://www.kathykingston.com/2010/10/empower-your-donors/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Ten Ten Ten Thanks</title>
		<link>http://www.kathykingston.com/2010/10/ten-ten-ten-thanks/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 10 Oct 2010 15:21:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>kathy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A decathlon of thanks to Patricia Drain, an inspiration to all entrepreneurs and business owners to live their passion. Patricia has inspired me in many ways including how to celebrate October 10, 2010 to focus on actionable exciting goals for &#8230; <a href="http://www.kathykingston.com/2010/10/ten-ten-ten-thanks/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Happy October 10, 2010!</title>
		<link>http://www.kathykingston.com/2010/10/happy-october-10-2010/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 10 Oct 2010 14:32:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>kathy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;m gathering friends for a 10-10-10 supper tonight.  We&#8217;re all bringing a dish that has a &#8216;ten&#8217; in it. So far we have pork tenderloin and chicken tenders. Plus, I&#8217;m serving dishes with the top ten super-foods! Why not join us &#8230; <a href="http://www.kathykingston.com/2010/10/happy-october-10-2010/">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>
		<comments>http://www.kathykingston.com/2010/09/im-sharing-my-best-auction-fundraising-secrets-for-free/#comments</comments>
		<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>NEW MONTHLY TELE-SEMINAR SERIES</title>
		<link>http://www.kathykingston.com/2010/08/new-monthly-tele-seminar-series/</link>
		<comments>http://www.kathykingston.com/2010/08/new-monthly-tele-seminar-series/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Aug 2010 11:11:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kathy Kingston</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Are you ready for fresh ideas to raise more money? I’m super jazzed to offer 3 NEW fall trainings for YOU. NEW MONTHLY TELE-SEMINAR SERIES http://www.HowToRaiseMoreMoney.com BLOW THE TOP OFF BENEFIT AUCTIONS An exciting and powerful lineup of monthly Tele-Seminars &#8230; <a href="http://www.kathykingston.com/2010/08/new-monthly-tele-seminar-series/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Alaska has lost a great man&#8230;</title>
		<link>http://www.kathykingston.com/2010/08/alaska-has-lost-a-great-man/</link>
		<comments>http://www.kathykingston.com/2010/08/alaska-has-lost-a-great-man/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Aug 2010 11:04:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kathy Kingston</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#8230;Senator Ted Stevens. My deepest condolences to Senator Stevens family and friends as well as to the families of the other crash victims. As a long time resident of Anchorage, I witnessed fierce devotion and love for the 49th State &#8230; <a href="http://www.kathykingston.com/2010/08/alaska-has-lost-a-great-man/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Kathy Vying for International Title</title>
		<link>http://www.kathykingston.com/2010/07/kathy-vying-for-international-title/</link>
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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>Independence</title>
		<link>http://www.kathykingston.com/2010/07/independence-4/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 04 Jul 2010 16:17:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kathy Kingston</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[My fabulous paddle in Blackfish Creek in Wellfleet. Home of the most delicious oysters! Happy Fourth of July!]]></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>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>
				<category><![CDATA[Charity Auctioneer]]></category>
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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>TIME: The Prime Ingredient for Auction Success</title>
		<link>http://www.kathykingston.com/2010/05/time-the-prime-ingredient-for-auction-success/</link>
		<comments>http://www.kathykingston.com/2010/05/time-the-prime-ingredient-for-auction-success/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 28 May 2010 15:51:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kathy Kingston</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Chefs and caterers are fabulous with food. However, many are uninitiated in the unique requirements for a sizzling fundraising auction. Different than weddings, parties and corporate functions where fundraising is not the norm, successful benefit auctions demand a crescendo of &#8230; <a href="http://www.kathykingston.com/2010/05/time-the-prime-ingredient-for-auction-success/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Are your bidders inspired or tired?</title>
		<link>http://www.kathykingston.com/2010/04/are-your-bidders-inspired-or-tired/</link>
		<comments>http://www.kathykingston.com/2010/04/are-your-bidders-inspired-or-tired/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Apr 2010 18:51:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kathy Kingston</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[How much money do you lose by allowing long boring speeches that put your guests to sleep at your benefit auction? Inspire your guests to bid higher and donate more to you. <a href="http://www.kathykingston.com/2010/04/are-your-bidders-inspired-or-tired/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Do your volunteers gush over you?</title>
		<link>http://www.kathykingston.com/2010/03/do-your-volunteers-gush-over-you/</link>
		<comments>http://www.kathykingston.com/2010/03/do-your-volunteers-gush-over-you/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Mar 2010 15:23:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kathy Kingston</dc:creator>
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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>Capture the Spirit of the Heart</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Feb 2010 15:33:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kathy Kingston</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Do your guests fall in love with you at your benefit auction? Fundraising auctions provide an extraordinary platform for cultivation. Even in this challenging economy, I have witnessed amazing success stories. Do you know the #1 factor of auction success &#8230; <a href="http://www.kathykingston.com/2010/02/capture-the-spirit-of-the-heart/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Hearty and Healthy Holidays!</title>
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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>Prevent Scary Situations</title>
		<link>http://www.kathykingston.com/2009/10/prevent-scary-situations/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 17:42:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kathy Kingston</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Halloween is my all time favorite. Have fun! True or False? Take my Scary Auction Story Quiz. 1. Huge scaffold crashes on stage 2. Gourmet buffet forces hour delay 3. Ornate folding fan used as bid card 4. Auction committee &#8230; <a href="http://www.kathykingston.com/2009/10/prevent-scary-situations/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Fresh Ideas for Auction Sponsorships</title>
		<link>http://www.kathykingston.com/2009/09/fresh-ideas-for-auction-sponsorshi/</link>
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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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