Transform How You Fundraise
On Stage and Off
A 2.5-Day Immersive Workshop for Professional Auctioneers & Fundraising Hosts
December 7–9, 2025 | Scottsdale, Arizona | $3,000 All-Inclusive/ $2,000 Locals
LEVEL-UP YOUR FUNDRAISING SKILLS
If you’re a professional fundraising auctioneer, emcee, or event host, you already know: This work is equal parts artistry, psychology, and strategy.
But the most successful fundraisers—the ones nonprofits hire again and again—are the leaders who can command the stage and guide their clients behind the scenes with clarity, confidence, and purpose.
This retreat is designed to help you become that leader.
Join industry icons Bobby D. Ehlert, Kelly Russell, and Erin Ward for a transformational, small-group workshop that will elevate your performance, sharpen your business, and expand your impact.
It’s more than training.
It’s a reset.
A refinement.
A re-ignition of why you do this work.
This Workshop Is Designed to Help You:
✓ Build unshakable confidence every time you step on stage
✓ Learn high-converting scripts that turn bids into meaningful relationships
✓ Increase your booking rates, client ROI, and annual revenue
✓ Create transformational (not transactional) fundraising moments
✓ Strengthen your stage presence, pacing, storytelling, and emotional influence
✓ Network with top-performing auctioneers in a boutique, supportive setting
✓ Build the kind of industry connections that lead to long-term collaboration and referrals
A Curated Experience Unlike Any Other
Limited to just 10–12 participants, this workshop offers the depth and intimacy that true professional growth requires. Instead of oversized ballrooms or generic conference content, you’ll step into a boutique learning environment built around hands-on practice, real-time feedback, role-play sessions, business coaching, and meaningful networking.
Every detail—from lodging to meals to curated experiences—is included, allowing you to fully immerse, connect, and elevate your craft without distraction.
Your Schedule
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Kick off with a private welcome dinner in Scottsdale.
Meet your cohort, share what’s working in your market, and set intentions for a powerful week. -
Where stage presence meets strategy.
The State of Nonprofit Fundraising
Understand where giving is headed—and how to position yourself for new opportunities.Stagecraft & Emcee Mastery with Frank Kitchen
Learn how to command attention, control pacing, and bring contagious energy.Live Auction Techniques with Bobby D.
High-impact strategies for driving bids, reading the room, and owning the stage.Paddle Raise Perfection with Kelly & Erin
Deliver heart-centered, high-revenue asks that move donors to action.Connection Hour
Learn the “Magic Question,” deepen donor discovery, and build authenticity into your conversations.Role-Play Sessions
Practice live, get expert feedback, and refine your skill set with guided coaching.
9am-5pm
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Build a business that supports your purpose—and pays you well.
Sales Psychology for Auctioneers with Scott Jones
Master the client enrollment process and close more bookings.Client Consultations with Kelly Russell
Learn how to lead smarter meetings, strengthen partnerships, and maximize ROI.Marketing Mastery with Bobby D.
Position yourself as the go-to fundraising expert in your region.Final Pitch Coaching
One-on-one mentorship with Bobby D. & Kelly to refine your personal stage style, sales approach, or signature service.
9am-5pm
What’s Included
Three days of immersive training
Two nights lodging
All meals + private welcome dinner
Expert-led workshops
One-on-one coaching
On-camera practice
Scripts, templates, and business tools
A powerful network of industry peers
All-inclusive investment: $3,000
($2,000 if you’re a Valley local & don’t need lodging)
Why Attend?
Because fundraising is evolving—and the best auctioneers evolve with it.
Because your clients deserve a leader who can deliver results on stage and strategic clarity off stage.
Because you deserve to grow your business in a way that is aligned, sustainable, and purpose-driven.
Most importantly: Because your work changes the amount of money nonprofits can raise—and the lives they can impact.
This workshop helps you step into that purpose with even greater skill and confidence.
Ready to See if This Workshop is the Right Fit?
Because this experience is intentionally limited and highly personalized, enrollment is by conversation rather than a simple checkout button.
If you’re interested in attending, contact Bobby D. directly to confirm it’s a good match for your goals, get your questions answered, and secure your spot with payment via Zelle.
(480) 212-6916
bobby@calltoauction.com
Get on Bobby’s calendar!
Once you’re confirmed, Bobby will walk you through next steps, travel details, and everything you need to make the most of your time in Scottsdale.