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Stephen Kilbreath Event Auctioneer & Fundraising Consultant

www.kilbreathevents.com

Working with us can help you:
- Make your event memorable
- Raise more money
- Utilize the latest fundraising strategies

If you don’t think it matters what auction team you hire… You should talk to our clients! It ABSOLUTELY matters, and that decision will earn you more money at your event!

25/08/2025

Kilbreath Events was a sponsor of the Swing For Hope Golf Classic at The Golf Club at Newcastle ... It is Sound Behavioral Health's mission to improve lives by providing equitable recovery focused behavioral health care for all in our community.

Sound

22/08/2025

Julianne and I had a great time speaking with non-profit friends on Whidbey Island. Our workshop was put on by the Whidbey Community Foundation.

We are pictured with WCF executive director Jessie Gunn and program and marketing associate Maureen Rice.

It was also cool to see and hear about the history of the Pacific Rim Institute for Environmental Stewardship ... Which is where our workshop was located.

Thanks again to the Whidbey Community Foundation and we look forward to working with you in the future.

Pacific Rim Institute for Environmental Stewardship

15/08/2025

A great lunch with Scott Paine the Associate Publisher of 425 Magazine ... The 2 hour lunch filled with great stories and lots of laughs. We dined at the brand new Hawks Peak sports bar and grill at Snoqualmie Casino

Can't wait until the next one! It was fun to hear about all the different publications:

14/08/2025

It was my 10th year as fundraising host for this "fun"draiser for the Bellevue Sunrise Rotary!

A spirited live auction, food truck, a record-breaking paddle raise, and of course a croquet tournament!

This group loves to support the Appliance Replacement Program. Since 2017 more than $250,000 has been raised, and more than 400 appliances have been delivered to local families in need.

Bellevue Sunrise Rotary

08/08/2025

INSPIRE 2025 was a success! Julianne’s session on Strategic Events that Inspire, Fund & Unite was packed! She shared practical tips on engaging communities to support schools. It was great to see so many clients and partners at this event!

01/08/2025

I got a special tour of the new Snoqualmie Casino Hotel and Event Space. And leading our tour on Thursday was the CEO of the Snoqualmie Casino & Hotel Mary Lou Patterson.

The new event space here is awesome ... I will be recommending it to clients. They have thought of everything.

The spa and hotel and new restaurants were pretty amazing too. I live in the community and can't wait for a staycation... And can't wait to try the new restaurants.

31/07/2025

Julianne and I are very excited to chat with our non profit friends on Whidbey Island. We want to help you take your fundraising event from good to game-changing. Our in person workshop is Thursday August 21 from 1230 to 230.

Register on the Whidbey Foundations website:
https://www.whidbeyfoundation.org/nonprofit-services/
Whidbey Community Foundation

30/07/2025

Another great event with Ballard High School... One of earliest supporters.

We are incredibly grateful for our long-term clients. The trust and partnership built over the years means so much to us. It's not about the work we do - it's about the relationships we built, the milestones we've celebrated together, and the shared commitment to excellence.

Pictured here with Bucky the Beaver and principal Abby Hunt.

25/07/2025

We are finding that many nonprofit and corporate events need added help in the final stretch up to their events. Items like bid card packet preparation, managing meals, a last-minute requirement for sound services, event management (like check in/out/data entry and show running), and event hosts.

At Kilbreath Events, we are here to help.

If you find that you don’t have enough hands, or volunteers, simply reach out, let us know how we can help, and we’ll partner with you to finish event preparation, and assist you in making sure every detail is ready to go for the big day.

23/07/2025

I’ve had such a great time working with Nina and the team over the years, helping raise funds for Cedar Park Christian Schools. This year’s event was especially meaningful. Instead of the traditional gala format, they hosted the event at the school and it featured a powerful 45-minute worship service.

It was amazing to witness this community come together in support of the education that Cedar Park Christian Schools provides.

We held a small live auction right in the sanctuary — and averaged an impressive 154% of item value! On top of that, the Raise the Paddle saw a higher per-donor average than in previous formats.

Way to go, CPCS!

17/07/2025

Auction Tech Spotlight:
5 Platforms That Impress Us

At this year’s AFP ICON, we made a conscious effort to find out more from many of the top auction software platforms helping nonprofits elevate their fundraising events. Whether you're hosting a gala, silent auction, or hybrid fundraiser, there are tools that offer powerful features to simplify event management.

But here’s something important to keep in mind: most organizations use auction platforms fewer than five times per year. That means ease of use, intuitive setup, and strong reporting tools are critical when choosing the right solution. You want a platform that’s easy to pick up, even if it’s been months since your last event.

Check out the standout platforms we reviewed. Details in our blog.

https://www.kilbreathevents.com/post/auction-tech-spotlight-5-platforms-that-impress-us

16/07/2025

Our director of fundraising events, Julianne Read, along with Kilbreath Events founder Stephen Kilbreath, are honored to lead a team that brings passion, precision, and purpose to every event.

We love getting feedback like this from our incredible clients:

"I truly can't thank you enough for sharing your brilliance with us. Everyone on our board said this was far and away the best fundraising event they had ever been to. Massive accolades to Julianne and the team. The event had a great vibe, family feel, and connection to mission."

WOW. When the energy, planning, and purpose align—amazing things happen.
We’re here to help you move missions forward, fund big dreams, and create experiences that connect deeply with your guests and your goals.

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Stephen Kilbreath has been a fundraising auctioneer since the early 90s, calling hundreds of auctions. Auction work has taken him across the country – with most of the auctions in the Northwest. Not only is Stephen a top benefit auctioneer – his name may be familiar because of his long broadcasting career. He was on morning radio for more than 20 years – bringing him into people’s homes every morning. Currently he can be seen on KING-5 television. Stephen is a brand in his own right that your auction guests will recognize and respect!

Stephen’s sincerity, authenticity and terrific understanding of benefit auctions makes him stand out. His style is entertaining and conversational – making it an enjoyable and memorable evening for your guests. Stephen excels at connecting and reading his audiences, all resulting in generating the most revenue possible for his auction clients.

Stephen Kilbreath has also been designated by the National Auctioneers Association as a BAS (Benefit Auctioneer Specialist.) Less than 1% of auctioneers nationally have achieved that designation!