With Marquam Agency and our professional Benefit Auction Specialists on board, you’re not just hiring a seasoned professional benefit auctioneer—you’re gaining an entire team of fundraising enthusiasts. We fundraise to drive the change we wish to see in the world and our Mavens go above and beyond. We’re passionate about the causes, communities and principals that matter most to us and we represent them authentically. That’s what makes our team truly unique. Marquam Mavens come from all walks of life, ethnicities, professions, identities and belief systems and we’re proud that many of us also dedicate our time to the nonprofit world outside of work with us.
For example, Bid Assistant + Registration Concierge, Morgan Bechtold, is the detail-oriented Operations Manager at the Oregon League of Conservation Voters, championing clean air, healthy forests and renewable energy. Jonathan Whitmore, Event Clerk, extends his commitment to at-risk foster youth through his role as Development Manager at Youth Villages. And Colin Crader, Bid Assistant + Event Photographer, leads The People’s Nonprofit Accelerator with vision and innovation at the forefront. We’re proud to have these nonprofit champions as part of our Marquam family and believe it makes our work so much richer. Mavens also dedicate their time volunteering with local organizations, making an impact in the same communities where we hold events. We are oh so grateful for our team of incredible nonprofit warriors!
Fun, Community-Building + White Glove Service
We believe fundraising events should be inspiring, engaging, logistically sound AND successful, while elevating the event experience for everyone! We blend personalized white-glove customer service with a genuine love and commitment for the NPOs we serve. Our philosophy is simple: Let’s change the world together while doing and being good!
Meet the Mavens!
What sets us apart? Our amazing full-service events + fundraising team! We’ve got a crew of passionate professionals who bring their crazy awesome skills to every event. Here’s how we change the game:
Operational Support
Our operations team is the backbone of your success. We handle everything, ensuring client deliverables are met on time. With this behind-the-scenes expertise, you can focus on the more important things: donor development, sharing your mission and expanding your reach.
Event Registration Experts
First impressions at events are critical and Event Registration can make or break the donor experience. Our Registration Team ensures guests feel comfortable from the moment they arrive. We manage every detail—from setting up registration software and providing necessary hardware and equipment, to offering a seamless experience for everyone – from start to finish. We simplify the process so you can concentrate on connecting with your supporters and sharing your mission.
Bid Assistants + Event Clerks
Bid Assistants (BA’s) are the key to keeping energy levels high, donors tracked and information shared on the floor at your fundraising event. BA’s are experts at engaging and inspiring guests to reach new heights of generosity, while rallying and engaging donors. This helps you smash fundraising goals, while maintaining a magical vibe for guests.
Event Clerks meticulously scribe and record all gifts, bids, buyers and winners, making check-out a breeze. They handle incentives, raffles and any additional sales from stage, guaranteeing your program runs smoothly and seamlessly, with solid and accurate sales documentation. Having immediate and precise data immediately after the event is a huge bonus! Our motto? Don’t leave money on the table! Professional Event Clerks ensure that nothing slips through the cracks.
Videographers
Bringing your nonprofit’s mission to life visually is an art. Our expert videographers will bring your mission to life visually with a powerful video that tugs at your donors’ heartstrings. You can debut it at your event, then reuse it for future giving campaigns. Well-told stories serve as calls to action and they do not get stale – ever! You can use it year after year.
Fun + Impactful Events
We believe a successful fundraising event is about more than just numbers—it’s about creating an ideal experience everyone enjoys, furthering your mission and garnering more support for it. And let’s be honest, FUN is also pretty key. Don’t forget to have some!
Data to Maximize Your Success
We are data-driven. It’s one of the brand values we hold most dear and our Benefit Auction Specialists (BAS) blend both data and our experience to tailor each event to your needs, vision and goals. Pre-event, we analyze your historical data, giving trends and what we know of donor preference and psychology to guide your big picture strategy. Post-event, we provide detailed debrief info to continually improve, refine and grow your future success. Our goal is to equip you with the tools, insights AND FUNDS to continue making a difference for many years to come. Seeing you thrive is our goal.
We’re grateful for the chance to support organizations, nonprofits and causes that matter and we cannot wait to bring the Marquam Magic to your next fundraising endeavor. Let’s change the world together!!! Interested? Let’s chat!