About Gavelo Advancement
Charitable organizations rely on annual live auctions and other fundraising events to achieve financial goals and network with key supporters and stakeholders. Gavelo Advancement can help you make your event a success by providing professional hosting and consulting services for your charitable auction and other major events. Our auctioneer, Nelson Jay, has worked with a wide variety of clients, bringing a wealth of experience and insight—along with a lively presence— that’s sure to engage and energize your audience.
Our Benefit Auction Services and Fundraising Consulting
Auctioneer Nelson Jay
Working with Gavelo Advancement ensures your organization will receive the highest level of charity auction expertise. Our owner and principal fundraising auctioneer, Nelson Jay, is a National Auctioneer Association (NAA) pro who has also earned the Benefit Auction Specialist (BAS) designation. Nelson is a graduate of the Missouri Auction School as well as the University of Washington.
A lifelong resident of the Pacific Northwest, Nelson developed a passion for consumer-engagement events as a brand-building expert for a Seattle brewing pioneer during the craft beer revolution. Gaining experience behind the scenes of event planning, as well as behind the microphone creating guest experiences, Nelson has pivoted to engaging audiences and building brand loyalty for the benefit of charities, schools and many other organizations.
Auctioneer Nelson is equally passionate about the Raise The Paddle portion of the evening, and Raise-The-Paddle-only events, where storytelling and vision casting help donors gain a deeper understanding of organizational needs and gaps. When the need and organizational vision are clearly articulated, then guests, mission-critical resources and the right fundraising ambassador can create real magic.
Our Commitment to Your Fundraising Event Success
We strive to be a one stop boutique shop that provides the most effective best practices for fundraising auctions and Raise The Paddle events. We focus on actionable, proven tactics to elevate your event to its fullest potential. To that end, we will spend plenty of time getting to know your organization, audience and goals to maximize your event’s success. We understand the high stakes associated with your fundraising projects. Be assured that every event is important to us.
Our team aims for personalized service, flexibility, donor retention and the highest level of professionalism to maximize your success. Elevate your event by filling out our contact form to get in touch.
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