From major outlets to community spotlights, these stories and talks reflect Sherry Truhlar’s fresh, engaging approach to helping nonprofits raise more — always with purpose and personality.
Notable In-Person Presentations
- AFP – Florida state conference “Planet Philanthropy”
- AFP – Central New York regional conference
- AFP – Knoxville Chapter
- AFP – Central Pennsylvania Chapter
- CASA national conference
- Fundraising Executives of Metro Louisville (FREML)
- Missouri Meetings & Events Expo
- MPI, Virginia Chapter (VAMPI)
- National Auctioneers Association international conference
- National Hospice Foundation & Palliative Care national conference
- Rotary Chapter meetings in Virginia, Maryland, and Florida
- Texas Association of Symphony Orchestras annual conference
- The Bridge Conference, DC
- Virginia Auctioneers Association
Selected Webinars and Podcasts with Fundraising Leaders and Organizations
- Gail Perry
- Lori Jacobwith
- Sandy Rees
- Nonprofit Academy
- Nonprofit Nation with Julia Campbell
- Nonprofit Spark with Renee McGivern
- Second Wind with Joyce Buford
- Successful Nonprofits with Dolph Goldenburg
- NXUnite
- DonationMatch
- Bloomerang
- GreaterGiving
- OneCause
- CharityHowTo.com
- 4Good
Articles and Features in the Press
- 2025: The Lakeville Journal. “HVA Auction for the Environment draws a full house — and its youngest guest yet”
- 2023: The Star Democrat. “CASA of the Mid-Shore wows guests at Casa Royale”
- 2022: The Berkshire Eagle. “Housatonic Valley Association sets gala auction“
- 2022: Vineyard Gazette. “Possible Dreams Fundraiser Makes Giving Back an Art Form“
- 2022: The MV Times. “Possible Dreams breaks record“
- 2021: The MV Times. “Dreams Made Possible”
- 2021: Vineyard Gazette. “Laughs and Generosity Set the Pace at Possible Dreams Auction“
- 2020: WFMZ-TV 69 News. “Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities held its 21st Anniversary Gala”
- 2020: The Register Citizen. “Housatonic Valley Association’s virtual auction”
- 2020: Friends of the Library, Montgomery County press release. “Library After Dark“
- 2019: The MV Times. “Neighbors Helping Neighbors”
- 2018: Vineyard Gazette. “Staying Vigilant for Suicide Prevention All Day, Every Day”
- 2018: The Star Democrat. “CASA Spring Soiree Raises Much Needed Funds for Local Children“
- 2017: MV Times. “Everybody wins at the Possible Dreams Auction“
- 2017: Vineyard Gazette. “Sweet Dreams Generous Bids at Possible Dreams”
- 2017: Vineyard Gazette. “Possible Dreams Auction Features Dreams Big and Small”
- 2017: The MV Times. “New Auctioneer for Possible Dreams“
- 2017: The Star Democrat. “CASA raises funds for mission at Havana Nights“
- 2016: Chicago Tribune / The Beacon-News. “Food Pantry auction items reflect changing times“
- 2015: Special Events Galore! “How to Get Men Interested in a Silent Auction“
- 2015: Japan-America Society of Hawaii. “The Holiday Gala and Auction”
- 2015: EventResources newsletter. “The Marketing Savvy Behind Outrageously Profitable Silent Auctions”
- 2015: Special Events Galore! “How to Properly Display Silent Auction Items”
- 2015: Special Events Galore! “Eight Ways to Get Higher Silent Auction Bids”
- 2015: TopNonprofits. “Recommended Fundraising Books”
- 2015: The Nonprofit Times. “What am I Bid?”
- 2015: Amarillo Magazine. “Out and About”
- 2015: Amarillo Globe. “Seen Around Town”
- 2015: nFocus Louisville. “Cedar Lake Gala”
- 2014: Catalyst. “Voices of Hope”
- 2014: PT at Large blog. “A Red Apple Shakes the Money Tree”
- 2013: SunSentinel. “VIP trip? Nonprofits auction novelties to raise funds”
- 2013: Northern Virginia Magazine. “Do I hear 100? 150? Sold!”
- 2013: Alexandria Gazette. “Cook Off Benefits Carpenter’s Shelter”
- 2012: MKCreativeVideo “Interview with Don-Akchin”
- 2011: Missouri Meetings & Events. “Where to get Prizes when No One is Donating”
- 2011: Missouri Meetings & Events. “Making Your Silent Auction Slick”
- 2010: Town & Country. “The Charity Auction”
- 2010: RappNews. “A Most Successful Taste”
- 2010: The Georgetowner. “Plans Underway for 13th Taste of Rappahannock”
- 2010: VolunteerSpot. “Fresh Food Brings More Funds to the Table”
- 2010: The Eleusis of Chi Omega. “Chi Omegas Flourish”
- 2009: Virginia Auctioneer. “32nd Annual Champion Auctioneer’s Contest”
- 2009: The Washington Post Magazine. “Making It”
- 2008: Auctioneer magazine. “Model of Success”
