Raising More Money Than Ever Before
“We are still in amazement at what occurred on our campus on October 29, 2021. Gayle turned our dreams into a reality with a record-breaking ‘Howl-O-Ween Ball.’ We successfully raised $1 million, which is an organizational record! 39% of that amount was thanks to FUNauctions. Gayle has taught our entire organization so much throughout our project. From being flexible as ever given the pandemic and cancellations to ensure that every ‘t’ was crossed and every ‘i’ was dotted. Gayle displayed so much knowledge and professionalism during a tough time for us all. I honestly do not know where she finds the time to do it all.
It seems Gayle was on a conference call with our team every week. She’s a superwoman and a marvelous auctioneer to work with. We have never had an auctioneer dive so deeply into our organization. Gayle took the time to get to know Houston SPCA and genuinely told the audience our story of trials and triumphs. We are so grateful to Gayle for pushing us to think outside the box and take risks with our fundraising. We went into each planning process intending to be intentional fundraisers, and Gayle was the PERFECT teammate for that. I highly recommend Gayle and her team for any auctioneering and fundraising needs!” – Christen Blackledge, Event and Donor Relations Manager, Houston SPCA, Houston, TX
Thank you for being our Miracle and helping us all get in alignment with our assignments by helping us raise unprecedented funds for scholarships in one night. We know many students will be able to pursue their God-given potential because of your service last night. – Lawrence Scott, Ph.D., Executive Director, Community For Life Foundation, San Antonio, TX
“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
