
Black Tie and Tales takes you behind the scenes of the wonderful world of fundraising auctions to tell tales of triumph and tragedy. Your hosts Greg "Q" Quiroga and Devon "Devo" Bell have been friends for more than 43 years, and have been conducting charity auctions for over 30 years between them. They've seen some stuff, and they want to share it with you. Black Tie and Tales takes a storytelling... more
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 32 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Non-ProfitBusinessSociety & Culture | |||

Food - especially sugar - plays an important role in fundraising auctions. Whether it's the instant gratification of an immediate sugar rush, or the mayhem of the dessert dash, sugar could be the icing on your fundraising cake.In this episode of Blac... more
Consignment travel packages have have become a reliable tool for non-profit organizations to round-out their fundraising auction offerings, thanks to providers like Sojourn Ventures. For over two decades, the team at Sojourn Ventures has been curatin... more
The most valuable commodity at any fundraising gala is also the easiest to take for granted: time. Use your attendees' time wisely, and they will reward you with their participation. But waste their time, and well...
In this episode of Black Tie and... more
Get your board committed to ensuring your fundraiser's success and make the most of your fundraising event. In this episode of Black Tie and Tales, Stellar Fundraising auctioneers Devon Bell and Greg Quiroga explore the best ways to prep your support... more
We kick off a new season of Black Tie and Tales with a look back at the best of 2025. Stellar fundraising auctioneers Devon Bell and Greg Quiroga discuss the hottest trend in fundraising, which lots were the most popular, and how you can ride that mo... more
Good A/V does more than just broadcast sound and images, good A/V sets an emotional tone and inspires your crowd to support your cause more deeply. If you are accustomed to thinking of your A/V as simply speakers and screens, it's time to discover ho... more
Where do you draw the line? When planning a fundraising auction, what is your absolute, deal-breaker, "has to be done this way or I'm out" element?
In this episode of Black Tie and Tales, fundraising auctioneers Devon Bell and Greg Quiroga discuss... more
Where does the line between reality and irrational philanthropy exist? How do you get your guests to focus on the value of the cause instead of the value of the auction items?
In this episode of Black Tie and Tales, fundraising auctioneers Greg Qui... more
Thank goodness for Greg and Devon telling it like it is! I love a podcast hosted by two people who clearly love what they do, are fantastic at it, and use humor and creativity to solve problems while always, always learning.
If you are hosting, producing, benefiting from, or otherwise involved in nonprofit fundraising auctions in any way, this podcast is for you. I’m into my second decade in the industry and could listen to a hundred episodes, right now. Keep them coming, please!










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