2026 Benefit Auction Summit
2026 Benefit Auction Summit
The Benefit Auction Summit isn’t just another networking event – it’s your opportunity to connect with fellow benefit professionals, sharpen your skills, and discover the latest strategies that will help you deliver even more value to your nonprofit clients.
From cutting-edge sessions, to hands-on workshops and real-world case studies – every minute at this event is designed to help those in the industry stay at the top of their game.
Whether you're looking to grow your client base, raise more dollars, or simply recharge with your NAA community, this is the event that fuels your purpose.
2026 Benefit Auction Summit Education Task Force
Seth Weiner, CAI; AMM; BAS (Co-chair)
Nelson Jay, BAS (Co-chair)
Misty Marquam, BAS
Kandice Luisi, BAS
Cathy MacPherson
Lucas Hunt, BAS
Suzannah Underwood, BAS
Agenda
| August 30 | |
| 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Sommelier Led Wine Experience Invitations are extended individually and are not transferable. Admission is managed by the RSVP list at the sole discretion of the NAA and partners. |
| 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM | Welcome Party |
| August 31 | |
| 12:30 AM - 1:45 PM | Lunch |
| 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM | Coffee & Conversations | Welcome |
| 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM | Exploring Revenue Generating Opportunities Guest Speaker: Tom Pesce |
| 10:30 AM - 10:45 AM | Energy Break! |
| 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM | Actionable Artificial Intelligence |
| 11:45 AM - 12:30 PM | Industry Panel |
| 1:45 PM - 3:15 PM | The Art of Fundraising Auctions |
| 3:15 PM - 3:30 PM | Energy Break! |
| 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM | Lessons from Kathy Kingston Presented by: Cathy MacPherson & Scott Robertson, CAI, BAS |
| 4:30 PM - 4:45 PM | Day 1 Closing |
| September 1 | |
| 8:00 AM - 8:45 AM | Coffee & Conversations | Welcome |
| 8:45 AM - 10:15 AM | Integrating Comedy for Crowd Control Guest Speaker: Anthony Veneziale |
| 10:15 AM - 10:30 AM | Energy Break! |
| 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM |
Exploring the Sales Process [Panel]
Moderator: Lucas Hunt, BAS Panelists: Mekenzie Pettitt, BAS |
| 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM | Lunch |
| 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Auctioneer ROI's |
| 2:00 PM - 2:15 PM | Energy Break! |
| 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM |
Partnering with Fundraising Event Consultants [Panel]
Moderator: Misty Marquam, BAS Panelists: Sam Swaim, |
| 3:15 PM - 3:30 PM | Closing Comments | Adjourn |
Benefit Auction Summit Registration
Purchase of this ticket does not include access to any pre-event functions
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Member Registration
Registration Ends 8/17/26 at 12:00 AM CDT
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$1,000.00 |
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Non-Member Registration
Registration Ends 8/17/26 at 12:00 AM CDT
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$1,410.00 |
Sunday Afternoon Wine Tasting
Jumpstart your Benefit Summit experience with this wine experience, complimentary of our Platinum sponsor Pacific Auction Company. Subject to approval
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Pacific Auction Company Wine Tasting
You’ll be notified once your registration is reviewed. Space is limited and subject to approval. Misrepresentation results in disqualification. Decisions are final at the discretion of the National Auction Association and its sponsors. Questions? education@auctioneers.org |
FREE |
Hotel
Napa Valley Marriott Hotel and Spa
Click here to book a room by July 31, 2026
Or call Marriott Reservations at: 1-800-228-9292
Group Name: NAA 2026 Benefit Auction Summit
Special Rate: $269.00 (plus taxes and fees) - subject to availability. The special rate includes:
- Waived Destination Amenity fee, complimentary amenities included:
- Coffee/tea in the lobby
- Daily morning yoga class
- Fitness Center access
- 1-hour complimentary electric bike rental (per day, per guest)
- Daily S'more kits
- Nightly local Vintner Pour
- Wireless in-room high speed internet
- Complimentary parking
The negotiated group rate is offered 3 days prior/post program dates based on hotel availability. In order to secure reservations outside of the block dates, please call Marriott Reservations directly.
Note: This information is subject to change at any time, without notice.
Airport
Oakland International Airport - 54.2 miles from property
San Francisco International Airport - 61.2 miles from property
Sacramento International Airport - 66.7 miles from property
Registration refund/cancellation requests must be submitted in writing to accounting@auctioneers.org. Requests submitted by July 30, 2026 will be refunded in full minus credit card fees and a 3% processing fee. Refunds/cancellations submitted after July 30, 2026 will not be refunded, substitutions are encouraged. Refunds will be issued to your original form of payment within 3-5 business days after the request is received and approved.
