Benefit Auction University Offers Seminar for Planning Successful Fundraisers

    PHOENIX, AZ, October 22, 2009 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Benefit Auction University announces its upcoming "Benefit Auction Success!" seminar on October 28, 2009 at the Wyndham Phoenix from 8:30am to 4:30pm. The upcoming Benefit Auction University seminar will provide comprehensive training in how to plan and execute a dynamic, successful benefit auction.

The seminar, titled "Benefit Auction Success!" will be facilitated by some of the leading benefit auction experts in the country including Auctioneers Jeff Maynard and Gary Corbett. Benefit Auction U was founded by Arizona native Maynard who raises millions of dollars annually for non-profit's, schools and charitable organizations. Maynard & Corbett are two of less then 50 auctioneers in the United States who have completed the highly coveted Benefit Auction Specialist certification program and have extensive experience planning dynamic, successful silent and live auctions.

"The techniques and proven best practices you will learn at this seminar will teach you how to meet your benefit auction goals in any economy," said Maynard. "If you want to take your benefit auction to the next level, this program is for you."

This intensive seminar will cover the following:
• The complete formula for non-profit organization's success hosting a benefit auction
• How to exceed goals by using insider secrets practiced by top auction planning teams
• Unique strategies implemented by the best benefit auction organizations in the world
• Lucrative tips and tricks for a benefit auction that work in any economic climate
• Why organizations are raising more money now than ever before and how they do it!
Seminar includes breakfast, lunch, mixer/hors d'oeuvres and extensive handouts.

For more information, visit www.benefitauctionU.com or contact Jeff Maynard at 602-790-3733 or [email protected]

About Benefit Auction U
Benefit Auction U is a training company dedicated to providing knowledge and experience to help organizations raise funds for benefit causes through comprehensive auction planning. The company helps development teams, auction committees, event planners and coordinators prepare for their next benefit event and to reach new levels of fundraising and auction success. For more information, please visit www.benefitauctionU.com

About Jeff Maynard
Jeff Maynard, president and lean auctioneer of Maynard & Associates - Elite Benefit Auctioneers, is an experienced Benefit Auction Specialist who raises millions of dollars annually for many worthy causes. An energetic auctioneer and event planner, Jeff offers professional auction consultation services, giving clients successful strategies and insights to help them meet and exceed their fundraising goals. A former Non-Profit Executive, Teacher, Principal, Head of School and award winning public speaker Jeff's extensive background enables him to connect with various audiences on an array of issues. Jeff is an active member of the National Auctioneers Association and serves on various non-profit boards and committees. For more information or to contact Jeff, visit http://www.maynardassoc.com.

About Maynard and Associates, Elite Benefit Auctioneers
Maynard & Associates - Elite Benefit Auctioneers provides auctioneering and auction consulting services for benefit auctions, galas and fundraising events. The company assists organizations to successfully meet or exceed fundraising goals by offering a strategic partnership in event coordination and providing dynamic, energetic auctioneering at the event. For more information, please visit http://www.maynardassoc.com.

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