Karen Faith is a host, emcee, and auctioneer
for events where meaning matters most.
Karen’s voice transforms attendees into enthusiasts, and guests into givers. When you’ve already seen her work with OTHERS, it all makes sense.
Karen spent decades studying how people make choices – what makes them lean back, and what makes them lean in. And that is how she creates value out of meaning, connection, and joy. She's funny on purpose and sincere when it counts. On your big night, she'll spark the room.
Emcee & Host
Karen runs the show so you can enjoy it. She keeps the night on time, on mission, and full of energy, from lights up to lights out.
Benefit Auctioneer
With partner agency BidFire Fundraising, Karen hosts live events from auctions to paddle raises, raffles and matching challenges. She shows the room why their gifts matter, celebrates every donation, and builds the momentum that makes people love to give.
Facilitator & Moderator
Panels, conversations, conferences and off-sites. Karen's years of research work make her a moderator who draws out real answers and keeps every voice in the room. She brings people together, connects session to session, and lifts moments before they get lost.
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Karen emcees professional conferences and learning experiences, as well as fundraising galas, benefit dinners, awards banquets, and community celebrations.
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Yes. Some clients ask Karen to host the whole evening; others have their own emcee and bring Karen in to give a keynote, lead the fundraising, or entertain guests.
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Yes. Karen is based in New York and travels for events.
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Event dates book well in advance, so please reach out to hold your date as soon as you can.
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A benefit auctioneer leads the live fundraising at a charity event: the live auction, the paddle raise (also called a fund-a-need), and extras like raffles, games, and matching challenges. The job is to connect the room to your mission and turn that feeling into gifts. A good auctioneer will change what your event raises, and Karen is a great one.
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It starts before the event. Karen helps shape the run of show so the night builds emotional momentum toward the ask. On the night, she connects the room to your mission, celebrates every gift out loud, and adds live revenue boosters like raffles and last-hero challenges.
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A few planning calls with your team to talk through the run of show, the stage and room setup, your mission story, and your fundraising goals. The more Karen knows about your community and your cause, the better she can speak to it from the stage.
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The paddle raise is the peak of the fundraising gala, when guests connect deeply to the purpose and meaning of the work. Karen hosts the paddle raise with joy and gentleness and heart. There’s no pressure, but to opt out leaves a LOT of money on the table.
