Trying to summarize many many
years of experience, it all started when a friend asked “Hey, do you want to go
to a banquet?”
Many years ago, a friend
asked me to attend a Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation banquet. From that, I became involved in the fundraising
committee. After becoming the Chapter
Chairman, the banquet soon broke records for Net proceeds raised and Life
Memberships sold – breaking records across the country.
Several years later, I became
involved with Delta Waterfowl – as a volunteer chairman. The very first year, the fundraiser we
hosted, was the largest ever in the history of the charity.
Long story short, I really
liked fundraising and hosting an awesome event.
In fact, from my time with the Elk Foundation, people wondered why we
were able to raise a record amount of money in a state without elk – it was all
about the event. Creating a fantastic
event draws people from far and wide.
Unbelievably, these events became nationally known with people flying in
to attend. No one wanted to miss them.
Through the committee which
became a tight knit army, we did incredible things for these two
charities. The committee pulled together
and hosted an incredible, memorable event.
As the guest count grew to over 700 people, the work load (remember as a
volunteer) became daunting to say the least.
With proper motivation and a commitment to the cause, we broke new
records and presented everyone there the best time possible. You would not believe how much people were
spending money, donating to the cause – why?
Because of the event, everyone became absorbed in the excitement,
described perfectly as a “Controlled Three Ring Circus” with me acting at the
Ring Leader.
From there, a friend came to
me and said “Why don’t you start a business helping charities?” Then, over eight (8) years ago, there weren’t
companies like BW Unlimited Charity Fundraising. From the start, as soon as I knew I wanted to
begin the journey, it was an absolute uphill battle. See, since there wasn’t a company like the
one that I had planned in my head, accepting my help was something people did
not realize they needed. It took years
of dedication, proving my worth over and over again. I can remember sitting in my chair till 3am
with my lap top contacting charity after charity.
Than realizing what I needed
to get the job done. Designing the first
website (now 3rd one) and so much more. Time, mistakes both financial and physical, working
and working to make it or break it. I
can remember travelling all over from New Jersey to New York, Pennsylvania,
Maryland and Washington D.C. looking for my very first break which came from “Grinding
it out.” Educating charities about the
possibilities of successful fundraising.
Learning the national trends, what works and what doesn’t – I learned
while I was teaching.
Then, after helping several
charities, one of my clients said you need to get charities items for their
auctions. I started studying the
possibilities and learned about Fraudulent Autograph Providers – aka Counterfeiters. After years and years of speaking to endless
people, BW Unlimited Charity Fundraising became a nationally known
company. With successful event after
event, working with Celebrities, The White House, The NFL, the Armed Forces and
many more – we are here today. Still “Grinding
it out” – constantly keeping pace, being known for providing incredible service
and 100% authentic Auction Items to charities all across North America.
I'm lucky enough to have been able to travel all over the country helping charities from Baltimore to California, Michigan to Texas, Seattle to Florida. BW has shipped to events just about everywhere, as far away as Alaska.
I would like to thank each
and everyone of you who became my fans, who supported my goals and dreams to
take an idea to reality. It’s been a
very long road but a road I am happy I travelled. I especially would like to thank all the
charities who have allowed me to help them and most especially all the
charities in my beginning who gave me a chance.
I also would like to thank a bunch of my friends who came out to help me
and who worked events with me.
BW Unlimited Charity
Fundraising is a Charity Fundraising Leader in North America in a “One Stop
Shop” convenient setting. To learn more
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