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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!

09/10/2025

You can have the best speakers, videos, and fundraising host— but if no one can hear them, it all falls flat! Sound and AV are the unsung heroes of every great fundraising event. Invest in it… your guests (and your totals) will thank you!

“If they can’t hear it, they can’t feel it — and if they can’t feel it, they won’t give. Sound matters.”

“Good AV turns an event into an experience.”

“Your story deserves to be heard — literally. Don’t skimp on sound!”

At Kilbreath Events, we not only work with our fabulous fundraising hosts but we also collaborate with top auctioneers in the area and work seamlessly with all venues to ensure exceptional sound and AV quality.

Email for information: [email protected]

08/10/2025

A great fundraiser celebrating 85 years of Bates Technical College.

Our friends at TLB Events did a wonderful job along with Foundation staff at Bates to bring together community for this wonderful celebration at the Tacoma Armory.

This crowd was ready to be generous. It has been 10 years since their last fundraising gala... And we earned on average 190% of value on live auction items!

Pictured with the President of the school: Dr. Lin Zhou
Also with emcee James, and Director of Communications Marketing and Advancement Chelsea and her husband Mark.

Tacoma Arts Live

01/10/2025

What a fun night at the Sneaker Soiree for Girls on the Run of Snohomish County ... Mari and Rachel were fabulous hosts and Dana assisted with the recording.

This dream team helped earn 26% more during the paddle raise. And $1k more in the dessert dash. While the auction earned 125% of value.

Unlocking Power & Potential

Girls on the Run has fun, evidence-based programs that inspire participants to recognize their inner strength, increase their level of physical activity, imagine their possibilities, and confidently stand up for themselves and others.

30/09/2025

Always fun when I get to help raise money for an organization in my hometown! And even more fun when my mom is there with some ladies I have known nearly my entire life.

Friends of the ACFL are dedicated to the preservation of the Anacortes Community Forest Lands through education, outreach & stewardship.

Such a fun, generous crowd that gathered at Wisteria Gardens on Fidalgo Island.

Friends of the Anacortes Community Forest Lands (ACFL)

25/09/2025

👀✨ The Unsung Heroes of the Auction: Bid Spotters! ✨👀

When the room is buzzing with energy, paddles are flying, and bids are climbing—it’s the bid spotters who keep the momentum alive.

They’re not just pointing out hands in the crowd…
✅ They build excitement.
✅ They make sure no bid goes unnoticed.
✅ They bring energy, enthusiasm, and connection to every table.

A great auctioneer + great bid spotters = maximum fundraising success. 💪💰

At Kilbreath Events, we know that bid spotting is an art—and it’s one of the reasons our events feel electric and effective. 🎤🔥

24/09/2025

I was recently the fundraising host for a very fun evening for Little Star Montessori School in the Methow Valley.

They do a fundraising event every two years. Nearly 100% of the guests dress up. And this year's theme was Ready Set Let's Play! This crowd is very generous but also very creative with their costumes.

I brought out the top hat. But as you can see most every board game you can think of was represented.

Plus we earned on average 171% of value in the live auction!

Way to go LittleStar Montessori

23/09/2025

Our fundraising host Terry and our AV crew Curt and Trevor were hosting the annual Blue Jeans & Boots gala for Evergreen Health Monore Foundation ... A client has been honored to work with for a decade.

It's always great to be at Liljebeck Farms. And this generous crowd broke a fundraising record.

Way to go team!

Terry Hollimon
EvergreenHealth Monroe Foundation
EvergreenHealth Foundation
Trevor Murray
Curt Kruse
Liljebeck Farms

12/09/2025

Our fundraising host Austin knocked it out of the park at the Night of Hope for the American Cancer Society. Along with the generosity of the guests in attendance he was able to pull in nearly 170% of live auction value.

Way to go team... The theme was GALAXY OF HOPE, and it was fun to see all the outfits that were inspired by the Cosmos!

American Cancer Society
Snohomish County Night of Hope Gala
Austin Sheely

09/09/2025

Congratulations to our friends at Mitch-Stuart on 30 years!!!

For 30 years, our Kilbreath Events clients have trusted Mitch-Stuart to turn exceptional travel into meaningful impact.

30 years of purpose driven travel. And they recently redesigned their website to make finding the perfect destination easier than ever.

www.mitchstuart.com

International travel and unique experiences here at home have made a huge comeback at our recent events.

100s of distinctive travel experiences with a commitment to first class service... And no up front costs!

Mitch-Stuart, Inc.

07/09/2025

Jen Mueller and I had a great time co-hosting the Kids Classic for the One Eighty Foundation. The guests had come in from a day of golfing had a great dinner and helped us raise 26.3% more than last year!

This year the Paddle Raise supported GAME ON. They provide equipment, scholarships and resources to help underserved youth access the benefits of team sports.

HELPING EVERY KID GET IN THE GAME.

Jen Mueller
One Eighty Foundation

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

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KILBREATH AUCTIONS

Kilbreath Auctions is YOUR benefit auction partner...from day one! www.kilbreathauctions.com

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!