Experienced, Mission Focused Event Fundraising
Increase engagement. Raise more money.
About Bernstein Solutions
Bernstein Solutions, Inc. is a boutique consultancy advising not-for-profit clients on the planning and execution of live and virtual fundraising events that deepen supporter relationships and raise more money for the mission.
Why Bernstein Solutions?
Our twenty years of consulting, fundraising, live and virtual event experience with auctioneer licensing in Virginia and the District of Columbia uniquely positions us to understand and execute on the missions of our capital region healthcare, education, and faith-based focused clients.
Services
Strategic Consulting
Strategic Consulting
Strategic Consulting
Increase donor engagement and build stronger relationships. Let us help you achieve positive return on your fundraising efforts from goal setting and event planning to item acquisition, volunteer training, and post-event follow up support.
Live Auctions
Strategic Consulting
Strategic Consulting
Generate excitement and raise more money for your event partnering with a professional licensed auctioneer. We are trained to raise more money for your organization by creating a fun, competitive, and inclusive bidding environment for all event attendees.
Special Appeals
Strategic Consulting
Special Appeals
Maximize donations directly benefitting your mission. We help you craft your organizational stories, create a strategic plan for timing, presentation, and gift commitments for this crucial segment of your live and virtual fundraising event.
Virtual Events
Master of Ceremonies
Special Appeals
Recent global events have put a strain on live event fundraising. Let us help you re-imagine your live event and create a completely new, engaging virtual fundraising event that keeps supporters engaged and donating to your mission. Before you cancel your live event, let us guide you on how to execute a successful virtual event.
Master of Ceremonies
Master of Ceremonies
Master of Ceremonies
Hold your audience’s attention and keep your event on schedule. Whether a formal or informal event, we keep your attendees engaged and ready to receive your message. As your brand ambassador, we make it our priority to positively represent your mission and values, energetically engage the audience, and keep your event running smoothly and on time.
Podcast Interviews
Master of Ceremonies
Master of Ceremonies
The best way to communicate the impact your organization is making every day is through storytelling. 55% of the U.S. population have listened to a podcast. Expand your organization's reach and fundraising channels through meaningful conversations that will inspire and increase mission awareness among new and existing supporters.
Testimonials
Holly Seibold, Founder & Executive Director, BRAWS
Neely Agin & Megan Miller, Co-Directors of Team Alexis, The Cure Starts Now
Neely Agin & Megan Miller, Co-Directors of Team Alexis, The Cure Starts Now
"Not only did Rick provide outstanding emcee and auctioneering services, but he also worked with us every step of the way leading up to the virtual event to ensure a seamless program. If you’re on the fence about whether or not to hold a virtual fundraiser for your nonprofit, civic organization, religious institution, etc., I highly recommend you do it! But first contact Rick!!!"
Neely Agin & Megan Miller, Co-Directors of Team Alexis, The Cure Starts Now
Neely Agin & Megan Miller, Co-Directors of Team Alexis, The Cure Starts Now
Neely Agin & Megan Miller, Co-Directors of Team Alexis, The Cure Starts Now
"Rick Bernstein was an invaluable member of our 2020 A Night to Beat the Odds gala team. His enthusiasm, professionalism & passion contributed greatly to an amazing night of fundraising dedicated to finding the 'homerun' cure for cancer."