Alpert Enterprises

12/30/2024

The night couldn't have been more perfect to celebrate the best team in the business. After more than 200 events and more than $40,000,000 raised in 2024, the Alpert Enterprises' team took a night to reflect and celebrate its successes. And what says Celebrate Success more than a floating tiki hut? We were joined by jumping dolphins who put on one heck of a show in front of a sunset that if we didn't know any better, looked like it was created specifically for us. We always include spouses and significant others because they are a big part of our success too. Our team is as strong as ever....which I can't say for our day-after round of golf at Innisbrook Resort. We've set the bar awfully high for 2025, but there's no others besides Geoff Cowan Vallye Alexander Adams, , Rosie Walsh and Devani Abilock Alpert that we'd want to tackle it with. Onward and upward. Bid high and bid often.

12/30/2024

There’s a famous tag line that goes something like this…Neither snow nor rain nor sleet nor hail shall keep an AAlpert Enterprises auctioneer from their appointed event. OK, maybe it doesn't end exactly like that, but the point is clear. Whatever it is, at the Gary Koch ProAm, we didn’t let a little wind stop us from supporting the missions or the FFirst Tee - Tampa Bayand AArise Alliance When it got too windy to have our dinner and auction in the typical outdoor tent setting we’ve done done for many years, we moved into the iconic Old Memorial clubhouse and still raised a quarter of a million dollars in a room of less than 70 people. Not a bad way for JJason Alpertto wrap up the event season. One more Alpert Enterprises' event to go for our team in 2025 before we put a bow on the year that was.

12/30/2024

Year after year, for more than 10 years, Alpert Enterprises helps Camillus House raise more money than the year before at the Guayabera and Good times Gala. That’s right, it’s been a new record every year topped this year with more than $2,500,000. It’s one of the must-go Miami Galas and this year was no different. Almost 1,000 attendees were treated to an amazing night of live music, great food and company, and a unique live auction and Bid from the Heart show that only Alpert Enterprises’ team could pull off. We had more than 30 staff on site helping to make it a night to remember. MaestroSoft

12/30/2024

The Florida Center for Early Childhood’s reimagined Wonder Gala followed one of Alpert Enterprises’ core best practices – Lead with the mission and everything else will follow…and it did, to the tune of more than $500,000 raised to further the mission started more than 40 years ago to be a leading provider of therapeutic services, early education, and healthy development for children in southwest Florida. For 5 straight years, has helped put on dynamic and entertaining galas for the Florida Center. This year, once again BSWANKY provided one of the most unique and highest priced auction items, as well as Judy Veale’s Lake Como Villa. Thank you to Bay Stage Live Chris Hardt for making everything look and sound crystal clear and to OneCause for helping execute a successful fundraising program.

11/25/2024

Our two greatest assets are those who work with us, Geoff Cowan Vallye Alexander Adams Rosie Walsh Devani Abilock Alpert, Jason Alpert and those that put their faith in us to support their fundraising efforts. We're lucky to have media outlets in our community like Tampa Bay Business & Wealth Magazine to highlight us and the Not for Profit organizations that make Tampa Bay special.

Alpert Enterprises thrives in a specific niche, which has made Jason Alpert’s business a unique offering in the Tampa Bay market.

11/18/2024

Thank you to Tampa Bay Business & Wealth Magazine for having us as part of this year’s Philanthropist of the year awards. It proved once again that when Publisher Bridgette Bello has an idea, she’s got the right people in place to make it happen (Eventing Tampa Bay) and the good karma for it to go off without a hitch. With hopes raising hurricane relief funds for those organizations that helped so many following the devastation caused by Hurricanes Helene and Milton, Jason Alpert and Geoff Cowan led a room full of philanthropist to help do just that for Crisis Center of Tampa Bay, Feeding Tampa Bay, Metropolitan Ministries, and Rebuilding Together. It was great seeing some of our other charity partners at the event like Boys & Girls Clubs of the Suncoast, Boys & Girls Clubs of Tampa Bay, Tampa General Hospital, Johns Hopkins All Children’s Foundation, Quest, Inc., AdventHealth The Mike Evans Family Foundation Thank you to Bay Stage Live for always making things look and sound spectacular.

11/18/2024

The South Florida Autism Charter Schools, Inc. (SFACS) gala had a little extra magic this year as we shared the stage with some of the SFACS students in Sport of Kings Theater at Gulfstream Casino. A violinist, singers (aka rappers), artists who created items for the live auction ($6,000+ in total sell prices) and even a co-auctioneer helping to call the donation levels and bid numbers during the Bid From the Heart. And then Mekka Don turned up the energy even more with a Carnivale dance party until late into the night. Nonna Dolly Trips Zulu Nyala

11/18/2024

There is no event that Jason Alpert is more directly connected with than Temple B'nai Israel. This year, they celebrated 75 years with an anniversary gala for the ages. There we lots of highlights, a blessing of our new rabbi Rav Michael Birnholz, honoring the incomparable Renee Raimi, a Bid From the Heart that raised more money than any other in TBI history, and a performance by Joey Dee, the original singer of the Peppermint Twist that got everyone on the dance floor twisting the night away. Thank you to Staar Entertainment for helping to make it TBI's party of the year.

11/13/2024

The USF Health-University of South FloridaMorsani College of Medicine 50th Anniversary Golden Gala was a spectacular celebration of 50 years of medical education and research excellence. The evening brought together visionary leaders, dedicated supporters, and a vibrant community committed to shaping the future of healthcare.

Through the incredible generosity of our guests, and with the support of our amazing partners, Qtego Fundraising Services and The Production Crew, we exceeded all expectations, raising funds for the newly created scholarship program that will empower the next generation of physicians. This support is crucial to ensuring deserving students access to a world-class medical education.

A special shout out to The Finesse Party Band for their phenomenal performance, keeping the energy high and the dance floor packed all night long!

11/12/2024

Thank you to Tampa Bay Business & Wealth Magazine for the great feature on our team at Alpert Enterprises. We love what we do and while the recognition isn't imperative, it sure is nice when we are lucky enough to be recognized for it. You can check out the 2-page spread on our company on pages 72-73 of the latest issue of TBBW, fittingly enough, it's the same issue highlighting the Philanthropist of the Year finalist.

For the first time, Alpert Enterprises will be a part of TBBW's Philanthropist of the year event on Nov 13 at Armature Works. We've got some special fundraising opportunities to raise money for hurricane relief. Looking forward to sharing the evening with many of those who make the Tampa Bay area not-for-profit community shine.

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11/12/2024

This guy! What a run it's been for Geoff Cowan the past few weeks. Due to accommodating multiple groups who had to postpone because of the hurricanes that ravaged Florida last month, he is in the middle of supporting the fundraising efforts of 13 events in 20 days. And he does it all with a a smile and a flair that only he has helping to raise millions of dollars for worthy causes.

We often get great comments from the charities that put their faith in us, but to get two like this in back-to-back-days about Geoff when we know how thin he is stretched is extra commendable.

Crohn's & Colitis Foundation - Central and NE Florida Chapter
The main reason for my email is to express to you our incredibly positive experience working with Geoff. He is a true gem to work with. I have been doing events and in non-profit work for over 24 years and I was honestly blown away by Geoff’s talent as an Auctioneer but also this thoughtfulness around the entire process. During the event night, without even asking, Geoff jumped in and helped with numerous tasks outside of his regular responsibilities. His quick action and large heart did not go unnoticed, and I wanted to make sure that I not only thanked him but made you aware that he was AMAZING from start to finish. We look forward to continuing our partnership with Alpert Enterprises and wish you the best of luck with your incredibly busy season. Thank you again.

The Classical Academy of Sarasota
WE LOVE GEOFFREY! Geoff, you did such an amazing job and we just love working with you. I know we've already text/hounded you about next year’s date. we are ready to book as soon as possible.

Alpert Enterprises
We know how lucky we are to have him on our side. Keep it up Geoff! There is light at the end of the tunnel.

11/11/2024

Best Foot Forward - BFF's name is much more than just a name. To know the organization is to love the organization that does just that. They help each one of the students and young adults in thier program put their best foot forward. This year's Sole Mates luncheon featured the writer and subject of the movie Antwone Fisher staring Denzel Washington. Antwone was a genuine as he was humble. A foster kid as a youth, he's a perfect example of what happens when you put your best foot forward. During this year's luncheon, BFF's supporters raised more than $300,000 in donations along during the Bid from the Heart! Thank you for Saks Fifth Avenue for providing some great prizes for our drawing and to The Media Lab and Qtego Fundraising Services

11/11/2024

Partners for Care did it again! Years after most groups have stopped doing virtual fundraisers, Parters for Care continues to do them with great success helping to send thousands of mobility cart to our neighbors in Kenya. For the first time, we even did a talk-back with some of the staff and recipients in Kenya during the Virtual Elephant. With tremendous sponsors, a great silent auction and an even greater Gifts From the Heart, more than $100,000 was raised during this year's program. The auction items were not only provided by donors from around the United States, but as you can see in the posted picture, we also had hand carved artwork direct from artisans in Kenya. Thank you to Tournament Promotions and Amore Travel for providing some of the travel packages and to The Production Crew and Qtego Fundraising Services.

11/11/2024

There are only a handful of groups that Alpert Enterprises has worked with as long as Water Well Trust. Eleven years and counting and for 11 consecutive years, we’ve raised more money than they year before topping out this year at $238,000. It’s a full day of golf, followed by a dinner (with some indoor putting contests) and auction and this year, we had Mentalist Brett Barry to headline our show. Attendees are still wondering how he did what he did. With each year being better than the one before, the bar is set awfully hight for next year. Qtego Fundraising Services

11/11/2024

Suncoast Voices For Children's 20th anniversary gala did not disappoint. Sandwiched in between two devastating hurricanes, the SVC donors came out in full force to raise more than $500,000. Alpert Enterprises full staff helped with fundraising throughout the night including a live auction that featured a wine pull sponsored by 2024 Voice of the Year PASADENA LIQUORS & FINE WINES, a dinner from Bascom's Chop House's Chop House, a fishing charter from Ed Walker, a Tampa Bay Lightning suite donated by our venue hosts Power Design, a $41,000 necklace from New York Diamond Center, and a trip of a lifetime from Nonna Dolly Trips that sold 15 times at $8,000 each. Qtego Fundraising Services The Production Crew

11/11/2024

Every time we get to work with the The Payton Wright Foundation, we're impressed with the passion of their attendees, volunteers and staff towards the mission of assisting families who have a child being treated for cancer of the brain or spinal cord. Global Ordnance puts on the Take Aim at Pediatric Brain Cancer Clay Shoot and PWF reaps the rewards. Sponsorships, entree fees, one live auction item and a Bid from the Heart led to more than $150,000 raised. All this, just 9 days after Hurricane Helene devastated Florida's gulf coast showing the resiliency of the Foundation's supporters.

11/11/2024

The life of a benefit auctioneer
SIX events in SEVEN days. Dogs Inc, A Kid's Place of Tampa Bay, Inc., The Classical Academy of Sarasota, Wheels of Success, St. Mary's Episcopal Day School, Tampa, Best Buddies Indiana
$1,365,000 raised in the LIVE auction and the bid from the heart
2200 miles traveled
Venues from a golf course to one of the most grand ballrooms in the country.
1500 guests
over 60 auction items sold including a portrait made out of lego @$50,000 to "Fly your flag" on a school campus for $160,000!
What's next? 6 events in 6 days LET'S GO! Thank you Qtego Fundraising Services OneCause Bay Stage Live