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Black Tie and Tales takes you behind the scenes of the wonderful world of fundraising auctions to tell tales of triumph and tragedy. Your hosts Greg "Q" Quiroga and Devon "Devo" Bell have been friends for more than 43 years, and have been conducting charity auctions for over 30 years between them. They've seen some stuff, and they want to share it with you. Black Tie and Tales takes a storytelling approach to discussing fundraising auctions, and focuses primarily on reliving the moments that make benefit auctions so memorable - the good, bad, and downright terrifying. What are the six most terrifying words in fundraising? How does a crowd react when someone in the audience dies? Which celebrities are the biggest pains in the butt to work with? Ok, we probably won't address that last one head-on because we don't want to get sued, but we'll spill as much tea as we can. Brought to you by Sojourn Ventures (https://www.sojournventurestravel.com) and Greater Giving (https://www.greatergiving.com), take a peek behind the curtain of the wonderful world of fundraising auctions with two auctioneers who have seen it all. https://www.BlackTieandTales.com
Unknown Host hosts Black Tie and Tales, a arts show with 32 episodes published.
Food - especially sugar - plays an important role in fundraising auctions. Whether it's the instant gratification of an immediate sugar rush, or the mayhem of the dessert dash, sugar could be the icing on your fundraisin
Consignment travel packages have have become a reliable tool for non-profit organizations to round-out their fundraising auction offerings, thanks to providers like Sojourn Ventures. For over two decades, the team at Soj
The most valuable commodity at any fundraising gala is also the easiest to take for granted: time. Use your attendees' time wisely, and they will reward you with their participation. But waste their time, and well... In
Get your board committed to ensuring your fundraiser's success and make the most of your fundraising event. In this episode of Black Tie and Tales, Stellar Fundraising auctioneers Devon Bell and Greg Quiroga explore the
We kick off a new season of Black Tie and Tales with a look back at the best of 2025. Stellar fundraising auctioneers Devon Bell and Greg Quiroga discuss the hottest trend in fundraising, which lots were the most popular
Good A/V does more than just broadcast sound and images, good A/V sets an emotional tone and inspires your crowd to support your cause more deeply. If you are accustomed to thinking of your A/V as simply speakers and scr
Where do you draw the line? When planning a fundraising auction, what is your absolute, deal-breaker, "has to be done this way or I'm out" element? In this episode of Black Tie and Tales, fundraising auctioneers Devon Be
Where does the line between reality and irrational philanthropy exist? How do you get your guests to focus on the value of the cause instead of the value of the auction items? In this episode of Black Tie and Tales, fund
What are the four keys to choosing a venue for your next fundraiser? How important is registration and check-out to your attendees? How many bidders does it take to make a live auction successful? Fundraising event plann
What happens when Jay Leno mocks your biggest bidder? What do you do when your emcee calls in arrested and in jail? In this episode of Black Tie and Tales, fundraising auctioneers Greg Quiroga and Devon Bell are joined b
What happens when you get three fundraising auctioneers with mild ADHD on the mic at the same time? In this episode of Black Tie and Tales, fundraising auctioneers Greg Quiroga and Devon Bell are joined by special guest
What's the best way to get a ground floor room at the Ritz Carlton? Why do bidders love building relationships with chefs? What have you done with Greg's notebook? In this episode of Black Tie and Tales, fundraising auct
When the auction is over and it's time to go home, how much gas is left in your tank? Did you leave your crowd wanting to do more, or were they tapping out 45 minutes ago? In this episode of Black Tie and Tales, fundrais
Months of careful planning set the stage for a successful fundraising auction, but as soon as you open up the doors to your crowd, anything can happen... In this episode of Black Tie and Tales, fundraising auctioneers Gr
How important is a theme for a fundraising event? Can a good theme help you raise more money? Will a bad theme cost you money? And what even is a "bad" theme, anyway? In this episode of Black Tie and Tales, fundraising a
What happens when you decide to gamble with your fund-a-need? When you opt to go fishing for donations above any known commitments? How does your crowd know what to expect in your live auction? In this episode of Black T
What are the three things every fundraising auction should do when soliciting a winery for donations? What are the cardinal sins you should always avoid? How far in advance should you solicit a winery for a donation? Wha
After the auction is over, one gala mom insists on a little extra service from Greg. Devon crowd-sources the costs of going overtime. And dance floors, dance floors everywhere, but not a crowd to see... In this episode o
When it comes to fundraising auctions, where you hold your event can sometimes make or break it. There's nothing like being memorable for all of the wrong reasons. But if your location is epic...well...that's a good sort
Resets often bring unintended consequences, and in this episode we discuss what happens when a fundraising auction decides to start anew. A new auction chair fails to assign some important roles for the auction. A crowd
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Kelly Russell
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Black Tie and Tales is hosted by Unknown Host. The show is categorised under Arts (non-profit) and has published 32 episodes.
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