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KELLY RUSSELL
FOUNDER & CEO
Kelly Russell has helped nonprofits and schools raise +$100M in support of great work across the nation.
Kelly leads her passionate team to produce donor-driven events that consistently break goals, and it’s Kelly’s donor-first philosophy and remarkable results that keep clients coming back year after year.
Kelly has one mission: powerful fundraising for positive change.
With her spot on impersonations, it’s no wonder she can be found as hostess and emcee of parties, birthdays, bachelor/ette parties, anniversaries, company events, and shows both large and intimate.
Bolivia has a heart for serving marginalized communities, youth and those living with HIV/AIDS. As a proud member of the LGBTQ Community, this Queen is ready to sparkle, shine and make bid cards fly for your nonprofit organization.
APRIL McCOLLUM
CLIENT COORDINATOR
April helps ensure that clients have an exceptional experience through every step of the auction-planning journey.
When it comes to client proposals, contracts, invoicing, scheduling... Good communication is the name of the game, but April goes above and beyond. April’s superpower is bringing empathy to every interaction.
Planning a profitable benefit auction can twirl up its moments of stress, and April’s years working as a Registered Behavior Technician taught her how to meet anyone exactly where they are and find the calm.
April is a tireless expert at multitasking. She’s passionate about health & wellness, a Cross Fit junkie, and the mom of seven energetic kids. Blended families rule!
CHRIS HATCHER
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Chris is a digital storyteller who specializes in creating video and websites that inspire generosity.
Having spent the last two decades producing digital stories for AT&T, JDRF, Oregon Children’s Theatre, Our House of Portland, Down Home Ranch, and more, Chris loves helping nonprofits and schools showcase the impact of their work.
Chris brings a creative sensibility to everything he does. He’s also an actor, singer, writer, and home baker with pies featured on The Food Network.
Mmmmm, pie.
BOLIVIA CARMICHAELS
BENEFIT AUCTIONEER
Bolivia has been dazzling crowds in Portland, Oregon since 1995.
OUR EXPERTISE & SKILLS
Silent Auction Optimization
Drive up ROI in your Silent Auction with strategic staging and focused procurement.
Mission-Driven Auctioneering
Professional Benefit Auctioneers who know how to ”read the room” and connect with your crowd.
Live Auction Planning
Create a Live Auction program that seamlessly builds generosity in your guests.
Staff & Volunteer Training
Set up your team for success every step of the way. Bid assistants, registration, procurement, and more.
Special Appeal Strategy
Harness the power of the biggest moneymaker of them all. 100% profit.
Event Emcees
Warm up your crowd and set the stage for enthusiastic support of your mission.
