MODERN FUNDRAISING WITH PROVEN RESULTS
GOLF TOURNAMENTS, GALAS AND MORE!
Welcome to The Auction Divas—where nearly 20 years of fundraising success meets bold, modern strategies.
Whether you're swinging for a good cause on the golf course, rallying donors from the stage, or building smarter campaigns behind the scenes, we help you raise more while stressing less.
Founded by fundraising powerhouse Shelly St John, The Auction Divas has helped nonprofits nationwide raise over $140 million. Now joined by Julia Baggesen, the duo blends stage presence, sharp strategy, and flawless execution to create unforgettable donor experiences.
From luxury consignment travel and live crowdfunding to expert coaching and campaign marketing—explore our full suite of services.
Let’s build your next chapter TOGETHER!
CURATED CONSIGNMENT TRAVEL PACKAGES
Turn your next event into a dream-maker—for your donors and your cause. Our consignment travel packages are handpicked for high-end appeal and easy profit, designed to be included in golf tournaments, gala auctions, or standalone promotions. No risk. No upfront cost. Just once-in-a-lifetime experiences that fuel your fundraising goals. Checkout a few samples below, or click here to view them all!
Spring/Summer/Fall Golf Tournaments - Raise more with curated travel packages tailored to your audience—ideal for Live and Silent Auctions, Buy-it-Now or VIP Donor Offers. Click here to preview our Golf Tournament Promotion!
PRIVATE TUSCANY VILLA
7-NIGHTS | 6-GUESTS
Located in a strategic position between Cortona, Florence, Rome, Siena, Assisi and the wine regions of Montepulciano, Montalcino and Chianti, making it the perfect base for exploring Tuscany!
• Private Pool
• Lunch in a winery with visit and tasting
• Cooking show and dinner
• Reservations based on availability
• Travel assistance and concierge service
• No Airfare or Ground Transporation Included
SCOTTLAND GOLF ESCAPE
5-NIGHTS | 2-GUESTS
• 5-nights in a 1 bed-1 bath boutique hotel with daily breakfast included FOR 2 GUESTS
• 2 Green fees at Dunbar Golf Club
• 2 Green fees at Kilspindie Golf Club
• Full day private tour of St. Andrews, Falkland & Fishing Villages, and whisky tasting at Kingsbarn Distillery (Guide/transportation included)
• Reservations based on availability
• Travel assistance and concierge service
• No Airfare or Ground Transporation Included
WILLAMETTE VALLEY OREGON WINE TASTING
3-NIGHTS FOR 6-GUESTS
If you’re looking to get away from it all and enjoy some beautiful scenery and fresh air, Willamette Valley is the perfect place for you.
• 3-nights in a private vineyard home
• 3 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms
Accommodates up to 6 guests
• Reservations based on availability
• Travel assistance and concierge service
• No Airfare or Ground Transporation Included
MARKETING AND TRAINING
MARKETING THAT MOVES PEOPLE—AND MISSION
Through our sister brand Primary Objective, we offer full-scale event marketing services that drive engagement before, during, and after your fundraiser. Whether you're promoting a charity concert, a VIP trip raffle, or a major gala—we create buzz that builds your donor base and fills your fundraising pipeline.
• Strategy, branding and messaging
• Campaign planning & content creation
• Video, social, email & more
TRAIN LIKE YOUR MISSION DEPENDS ON IT—BECAUSE IT DOES
Welcome to Next Chapter Fundraising, where your next event, campaign, or donor conversation gets sharper, stronger, and more successful. Through simple, digital guides, each topic offers easy-to-digest tips, tricks, forms, and planning guides for nonprofit professionals, board members, and event teams—blending modern strategy with real-world experience to advance the missions goals, leading to greater fundraising results.
• Robust digital training
• Videos, planning guides, forms and spreadsheets
• Ideal for nonprofits, volunteers & consultants ready to level up
LIVE CROWDFUNDER | BENEFIT AUCTIONEER
WE ROCK YOUR STAGE—AND RAISE THE ROOF FOR GOOD!
From our Live Event Fundraising division, our signature Live, On-Stage Charity Crowdfunding experience blends storytelling, stagecraft, and donor psychology into one high-energy fundraising performance. Perfect for concerts, festivals, sporting events, galas, and peer-to-peer events.
• Real-time audience energy
• High-impact fundraising moments
• Custom integration with your performers, athletes, or hosts
YES, WE STILL BRING THE GAVEL—AND THE GOLD!
While we’ve expanded far beyond the auction mic, Shelly St John and The Auction Divas team still love working the room when the event calls for it. With over $140 million raised, our team brings unmatched energy, timing, and donor psychology expertise to every charity auction.
• Live auction
• Paddle raise
• Entertainment-style fundraising with impact
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Typical Office Hours
Mon - Fri: 10 am to 6 pm MDT
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Charity Fundraising Experts