About the Presenters:

Chris Hensley: Benefit auctioneer and fundraising consultant; Founder of Bid Raise Bid Charity Auctions. Works with 80+ nonprofits annually and helped organizations raise from $300,000–$4.8M at their 2025 events. Recognized as the #2 benefit auctioneer in the U.S. in 2025.

Bridget Hannon '09 is the Founder/Owner and Principal Consultant at Serenity Nonprofit Consulting Group. Bridget raises millions of dollars annually as a nonprofit professional to support various organizations. Bridget learned the ins and outs of fundraising through practical experience and obtaining her Master's of Nonprofit Management and Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) certification. She is excited to help support you and your organization!

Michelle Holman, Area Marketing Executive, Greater Giving

Greater Giving has worked with nonprofits and schools nationwide.  Michelle has been with Greater Giving since the beginning, 23 years in February. She has attended , supported and chaired countless benefit auctions. Before joining Greater Giving, Michelle has chaired several benefit auctions, served on committees and advisory boards. Her experience and proven expertise has been leveraged by hundreds of nonprofits and schools to maximize their event success. She has worked with some of the nation's most highly regarded charities and auctioneers, and loves to share her secrets for fundraising.