Raising more money than ever before, and going beyond what clients thought was possible.
“Everyone was well pleased with the results of raising $53,000 for our first virtual fundraiser, “Power the Vote” and especially with how you expertly handled the Paddles Up. It’s been rewarding to hear such great comments about you–things I’ve long known!!!” – Liz Walton, Development Chair, League of Women Voters Austin
“THANK YOU…seems like not even enough to say to express our gratitude for your participation in Thinkery’s “Food For Thought “virtual fundraiser. With your help we raised over $220,000 to support kids and caregivers in our community. We. Are. So. Grateful. I literally can’t say it enough times.” – Sara Dellinger, Development and Events Manager, The Thinkery, Austin, TX
“Art Bra was spectacular! You brought fun, excitement, inspiration and engaged our audience as never before. Our models knew that you were there to take care of them. You were solemn when you needed to be; you were funny when it meant you could raise more money and you were on target this year – more than ever before! Your skill and talent are legendary!” – Ray Anne Evans, Executive Director, Breast Cancer Resource Center
“We are beyond grateful of the role you played on the Ice Ball host committee this year in helping make it the most successful event in its 13 year history by raising $670,000. You’re an absolute rock star up on the stage and have a gift of sharing a story and the mission and honored to call you a friend. Thank you for the impact you have had on us personally as well as the deserving kids that we ultimately serve.” – Christine and Blake Absher, 2017 Ice Ball co-chairs, Big Brothers Big Sisters
“Thank you for your very, very hard work and commitment to Heart Ball and the American Heart Association – we are truly grateful and feel lucky to have you as our auctioneer and partner. It was so fun having you with us for this special $1 million year. You were a big part in making that possible.” – Lauren Holcomb, Senior Director, Heart Ball of Austin, American Heart Association
“If you are lucky enough to work with Gayle Stallings – she’s a talented auctioneer, very funny and fun and last but NOT least – SMART – she likes data – what works and what doesn’t – and why.” – Debby Roth-Bush, Senior Strategic Relationship Manager, Greater Giving
“Gayle represents the Austin chapter of the National Association of Catering and Events with gusto. While serving her term as Membership Co-chair in October 2019, she helped our chapter win our first-ever national membership contest. She is the chapter’s best cheerleader! Gayle is hands down deserving of the prestigious Luminary Award, the highest distinction our chapter can bestow on someone.” – Michele Schwartz, President, NACE Austin
“I do not know how you do what you do — it looks like magic. You led us to such an overachievement at $1.1 million that we hadn’t even planned for that contingency. I’m so pleased and grateful for everything what happened on Saturday night. Remarkable!!! – Laura Wolf, Executive Director, CASA of Travis County
“You finally did it! You made another Development Director cry and it was not from the record-breaking auction at Bobcat Bonanza: Gala on the Gridiron 2014, but rather not getting you as our Auctioneer for 2015. We need to get you on the books for 2016-2060!” – Travis Comer, Associate Athletics Director – Development, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX
“I am so grateful for your knowledge and expertise. I was just telling our President today I have NEVER worked with such an incredible auctioneer. You are above and beyond for sure!” – Angela Hood, Director of Marketing, All God’s Children International
“Gayle is quite possibly the most knowledgeable person, when it comes to events. If she hasn’t lived it, her instincts are spot on … every single time. She gave me courage to take calculated risks, confidence when I was nervous about the numbers and support when I was trying to get everything done. She helped me focus on what would bring in the most money. She is so much more than an auctioneer. She’s truly, a nonprofit Sherpa. The nonprofit world of Austin is lucky to have her!” – Rachel Mallernee, Nonprofit Development Professional, Austin, TX
“Once again you have outdone yourself! Words cannot express the deep gratitude and respect I have for you and your many talents. Your warmth, enthusiasm and wit charmed the arms of every guest! Thank you for playing such a major role in the success of the NMF gala. There is simply no one like you that connects people with causes and motivates them to take action. YOU are the BEST!” – Fran Irwin, former Executive Director – formerly with New Milestones Foundation (now the Integral Care Foundation), Austin, TX
“Gayle is a true auction artist. I would never dream of hiring another auctioneer! Who else but Gayle would think to bring ‘Vera Karp,’ aka actor Jaston Williams from Greater Tuna, onstage for a mini-play to sell ‘An Evening with Vera Karp.’ It’s obvious that she cares about helping us raise money, as proven in how our auction revenue has tripled over the past three years.” – Jenny Smrekar, Director of Development & Communications, The Girls’ School of Austin
“Gayle may well have the superpowers as an auctioneer, but what sets her apart is how hard she works for you. She was just as committed to the success of our auction as any committee member, logging many hours alongside our volunteers lending her expertise. When the big day arrived and she took to the stage, we were all speechless with how far she hit it out of the park for us.” – Lisa Lee, CFRE, Director of Development, The Thinkery, formerly the Austin Children’s Museum, Austin, TX
“Your energy and enthusiasm, along with your auctioneering expertise, made for a truly exciting and FUN auction. We have received so many comments about how entertaining and lively the auction was, while keeping our mission in front of the donors to remind them why they were there.” – Nancy Manning, Executive Director, Travis Audubon Society, Austin, TX
