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      <image:caption>Naming opportunities often make for extremely engaging auction lots, especially with a program as beloved as the High Desert Museum's "Raptors in Flight".</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>This airplane hangar is transformed into a festive party through the use of color and light.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Even though they are see-through in the middle, the paper planes on these center-pieces are obscuring the podium.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Charitable giving infographic created by Beth Sandefur.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The Atkinson's Market annual collection of etched and painted 3-liter bottles is one of many traditions at the Sun Valley Center for the Art Wine Auction.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Blog - Registration open for Sonoma &amp; Marin workshop in April</image:title>
      <image:caption>Beth Sandefur will give an in-depth presentation on ways to streamline and improve registration at your event.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Every event has its own unique culture. What is right for one event is inappropriate for another - including the length of the auction.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The success of a fund-a-need is based on visible participation. Don't do a challenge grant if it is going to take visibly pledged money out of the room.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Blog - Registration Now Open for Monterey Peninsula Workshop: November 3, 2015</image:title>
      <image:caption>Attendees will learn valuable information that can be immediately applied to their fundraising auction event.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>You can see the energy in this room as people start to network other tables. Time to start the auction!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Would these people overpay to see the Oakland A's? Don't bet your auction on it.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Tony Lombardi of Lombardi Wines has helped hundreds of causes over the years.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The Taste of Howell Mountain event takes place in St Helena in a tent during the afternoon in June: a projector simply isn't an option.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Blog - Display live lot numbers by any means necessary</image:title>
      <image:caption>It may look a little home-spun, but this flip-chart lot number sign does a very important job.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>A successful fund-a-need doesn't just happen, it is the result of well-orchestrated marketing, reinforced at every opportunity - including in the written catalog.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>A Poker Tournament is but one example of a buy-in lot.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The annual Lobster Buy-In Party is one of the biggest sellers at the Boys &amp; Girls Club event in Sonoma. Attendees can buy an auction lot for only $200 - and we offer 100 spots. That is good (and easy) math.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Make sure your Golden Paddle stands out in the crowd. The brighter and louder, the better.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Greg Quiroga made his return to the BASH in 2020</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>This 100% virtual demonstration features two live presenters in different locations and other recorded assets. Produced in partnership with The Lux Productions and Beth Sandefur Events</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Video Gallery - Greg Quiroga: Students Rising Above Gala</image:title>
      <image:caption>Greg Quiroga conducts the auction for the 2016 Students Rising Above Gala.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Video Gallery - Greg Quiroga, Cabo, and Kosta Browne</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dan Kosta joins Stellar Fundraising Auctioneer Greg Quiroga onstage at the 2014 Sun Valley Center for the Arts Wine Auction to help pitch his lot.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>This demonstration virtual gala was conducted in-studio in conjunction with The Lux and Beth Sandefur Events, and features fundraising auctioneers Greg Quiroga and Ed Gold.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Greg Quiroga conducts the auction for the 2016 Students Rising Above Gala.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Video Gallery - How to Implement a Virtual Gala 3.0: Sponsorship, Fund-a-Need, and More Top Tips</image:title>
      <image:caption>This webinar discusses transitioning sponsors from the ballroom to the browser, best practices for a virtual fund-a-need, and this week's top tips for putting on a virtual gala.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Video Gallery - Greg Quiroga: Students Rising Above Gala</image:title>
      <image:caption>Greg Quiroga conducts the auction for the 2016 Students Rising Above Gala.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Auctioneer Greg Quiroga</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Auctioneer Devon Bell</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Auctioneer Devon Bell</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Auctioneer Jonathan Moscone</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Auctioneer Greg Quiroga</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Auctioneer Devon Bell</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Auctioneer Juliette Vara</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Photo Gallery</image:title>
      <image:caption>Auctioneer Greg Quiroga</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Photo Gallery</image:title>
      <image:caption>Auctioneer Greg Quiroga</image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2022-01-18</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Webinar Gallery - Planning the Right Fundraising Auction in 2022</image:title>
      <image:caption>We join forces with Beth Sandefur to discuss the top trends in 2021, and how they will impact fundraising in 2022.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Webinar Gallery - Planning the Right Fundraising Auction in 2022</image:title>
      <image:caption>We join forces with Beth Sandefur to discuss the top trends in 2021, and how they will impact fundraising in 2022.</image:caption>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56e0a2f08a65e25092e3b196/1624567014897-DF7GWPFZ44BEJLW8HI61/image-asset.jpeg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Webinar Gallery - Hybrid, In-Person or Virtual: How to Pick the Right Format for your Fundraising Event</image:title>
      <image:caption>Hybrid, in-person or virtual? Stellar will help you make the decision that is best for you, your team and your crowd.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Webinar Gallery - Choosing the Right Fundraising Event in 2021</image:title>
      <image:caption>Choosing the right type of fundraising event in 2021 seems almost more challenging than last year: more options also mean more questions.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Webinar Gallery - When Online Meets In-Person: Hybrid Events Defined</image:title>
      <image:caption>An in-studio, fully live roundtable discussion about hybrid galas with Greg Quiroga, Beth Sandefur and Tom Durante</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Webinar Gallery - A (Re-)Introduction to Virtual Galas</image:title>
      <image:caption>Whether you did a virtual gala in 2020 or are exploring the possibility for the very first time, this in-depth webinar will cover everything you need to get started planning. Our two panelists have worked both sides of the screen, and will utilize expertise garnered from over 78 virtual galas conducted this year to bring you up to speed.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Webinar Gallery - Virtual Gala 2.0 - Take Your Virtual Gala to the Next Level in 2021</image:title>
      <image:caption>Take your virtual gala to the next level in 2021! This 1-hour workshop leverages the experience from producing and performing in over 75 virtual galas this year to teach you everything you need to know to make your next virtual gala a memorable – and profitable – show.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Webinar Gallery - The Final Keys to Creating a Successful Virtual Gala</image:title>
      <image:caption>The final installment in our "How To Virtual Gala" webinar series covered messaging in a virtual gala, four important elements of a virtual fund-a-need, auction lots that work, this week's top tips, and a final evaluation of lessons learned from and for fundraising in 2020.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Webinar Gallery</image:title>
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      <image:title>Webinar Gallery - How To Implement a Virtual Gala Webinar Series: Lots, Logistics and Top Tips</image:title>
      <image:caption>This webinar covers creative auction lots that are relevant to virtual auctions, the logistics of producing a virtual gala, and this week's top tips for putting on a virtual gala.</image:caption>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56e0a2f08a65e25092e3b196/1592500759466-1QPBH6VHBOXTSMH4M61Z/image-asset.jpeg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Webinar Gallery - How to Implement a Virtual Gala 3.0: Sponsorship, Fund-a-Need, and More Top Tips</image:title>
      <image:caption>In this webinar we discuss transitioning sponsors from the ballroom to the browser, best practices for a virtual fund-a-need, and this week's top tips for putting on a virtual gala. The 20-minute presentation is followed by a live Q&amp;A.</image:caption>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56e0a2f08a65e25092e3b196/1592872729402-JQYRP998EACFA3KTMDNN/image-asset.jpeg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Webinar Gallery - How to Implement a Virtual Gala: In-Depth Technology Review</image:title>
      <image:caption>This webinar focuses on the backbone of every virtual gala: technology. We provide a thorough review of how your gala goes from vision to video, and then give an overview of the state of virtual gala technology today. DIY vs. produced galas and more.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Webinar Gallery - Virtual Gala Bidding Platforms Reviewed</image:title>
      <image:caption>The bidding platform you choose for your virtual gala is more important than ever before. In this webinar we evaluate a number of bidding platforms from the virtual gala auctioneer's perspective, including Greater Giving, GiveSmart, Ready Set Auction, OneCause, Better Unite, PayBee, ClickBid, AuctionFrogs, and more.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Webinar Gallery - The Four Phases of Fundraising Galas in 2020</image:title>
      <image:caption>This webinar features a 20-minute presentation on the four phases of fundraising galas in 2020, followed by a 40-minute Q&amp;A with Virtual Gala expert Greg Quiroga.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.stellarsf.com/live-auction-gallery</loc>
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    <lastmod>2024-05-15</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Live Auction Gallery - Stellar Fundraising Auctions Presents: Sanford Marshall ~ Bay Area Fundraising Auctioneer</image:title>
      <image:caption>Stellar auctioneer Sanford Marshall</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Live Auction Gallery - Stellar Fundraising Auctions Presents: Sanford Marshall ~ Bay Area Fundraising Auctioneer</image:title>
      <image:caption>Stellar auctioneer Sanford Marshall</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Live Auction Gallery - Must! Charities - Auction Recap</image:title>
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      <image:title>Live Auction Gallery - Devon Bell ~ Bay Area Charity Auctioneer</image:title>
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      <image:title>Live Auction Gallery - Jonathan Moscone joins Stellar Fundraising Auctions</image:title>
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      <image:title>Live Auction Gallery - Fundraising Auctioneer Greg Quiroga</image:title>
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      <image:title>Live Auction Gallery - Greg Quiroga: Students Rising Above Gala</image:title>
      <image:caption>Greg Quiroga conducts the auction for the 2016 Students Rising Above Gala.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Live Auction Gallery - Fundraising auctioneer Devon Bell, Bread &amp; Roses gala 2016</image:title>
      <image:caption>Devon Bell, rockin' and rollin' with Bread &amp; Roses at their 2016 gala</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Live Auction Gallery - Light Up the Night 2021</image:title>
      <image:caption>Devon Bell helps “Light Up the Night” for Next Door Solutions to Domestic Violence.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Live Auction Gallery - Gary McCord and fundraising auctioneer Greg Quiroga</image:title>
      <image:caption>Television golf analyst and golf author Gary McCord joins fundraising auctioneer Greg Quiroga onstage to help "sell" his lot during the 2012 Schulz Celebrity Golf Classic.</image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2024-05-19</lastmod>
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      <image:title>FAM - Buy-In Parties: Fundraising Auction Minute</image:title>
      <image:caption>Buy-ins are one of the most successful category of auction lot in live auctions. Learn how to us them in your auction today! And for more information, see our blog: How-To Buy-in Parties</image:caption>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56e0a2f08a65e25092e3b196/1716147847333-H1EMHT5I6DTKJNEBTJ9T/image-asset.png</image:loc>
      <image:title>FAM - Buy-In Parties: Fundraising Auction Minute</image:title>
      <image:caption>Buy-ins are one of the most successful category of auction lot in live auctions. Learn how to us them in your auction today! And for more information, see our blog: How-To Buy-in Parties</image:caption>
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      <image:title>FAM - Fundraising Auction Minute: Live Auction Start Time</image:title>
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      <image:caption>What are the key ingredients for a successful slideshow for your fundraising auction? We cover the main goals of a slideshow presentation for a charity auction, as well as the key elements for success.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Where should you start your fund-a-need? What impact does an elevated lead gift have on your other donors? Take a minute to find out</image:caption>
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