Testimonials
Debbie was an amazing speaker. She filled our roomful of professional women with laughter and joy. Her presentation had the perfect ratio of ‘let’s get real’ and ‘funny.’ I can’t recommend her enough.
Thanks,
Kerry H.
Executive Director
Alliance of Professional Women
Testimonials
Debbie was an amazing speaker. She filled our roomful of professional women with laughter and joy. Her presentation had the perfect ratio of ‘let’s get real’ and ‘funny.’ I can’t recommend her enough.
Thanks,
Kerry H.
Executive Director
Alliance of Professional Women
TESTIMONIALS
It is with great pleasure that I write words of praise for Debbie Scheer. My nonprofit organization, Heritage Camps for Adoptive Families has joyfully had having Debbie as our Mistress of Ceremonies and master auctioneer for 5 years. Debbie has been with us for our in-person events, and last year, for our virtual Night of Celebration. She will be with us, leading the way again this year – virtually!
I can’t say enough about Debbie’s skill as an MC. She has the uncanny ability to bring your audience right into your organization with honesty, caring, and a fantastic sense of humor! She lets the guests know who you are, what you do, why you do it – and then she gets them to make those donations. She is a tremendous cheerleader for our organization and was so impressed by how she made it all happen again last year, even virtually!
Working to plan a fundraising event is stressful, time consuming, and always a little scary. Debbie helps ease the pain all the way through the process. She is a consummate professional, but also fun to work with, creative, and full of enthusiasm. She believes in what we do, and I know she believes in whatever organization she chooses to work with. That belief is contagious and will grab your guests right through Zoom!
I highly recommend and cheer for Debbie as an MC, auctioneer, entertainer, and great supporter of your business/organization!
Pam Sweetser, Executive Director
Heritage Camps for Adoptive Families
Debbie is a one-of-a-kind speaker who shows up with the most impressive combination of heart and humor as Host for a day. She led a panel discussion at this year’s Sheer Impact Conference and added just the right amount of personal commentary while facilitating a really powerful and meaningful discussion among our panelists. I would highly recommend Debbie for any organization that wants an engaging, knowledgeable speaker, emcee or auctioneer to build momentum and raise money.
Rachel Lubchansky
Startup Business Mentor
SHEER Impact
The Matthew Shepard Foundation is a very unique organization and we require that our auctioneer/emcee not only be passionate about equality and social justice, but that they also represent the distinct authenticity of our brand. With her infectious personality, quick wit and optimistic spirit, Debbie Scheer is exactly that.
Since 2017, we have been grateful to have Debbie’s auctioneer expertise leading our annual gala fundraiser. In 2020, she assisted us in transforming our 500 guest, in-person gala into a fully virtual live event viewed worldwide. It was during the development of our virtual event that Debbie’s true value became evident. Her willingness to participate in the process on the front-end, offering suggestions and connecting directly with our auction management firm, allowed us to identify gaps in our event strategy and adjust to the nuances of a virtual event.
Debbie’s willingness to think outside-of-the-box was also key to navigating our transition and in turn designing a successful event. The virtual space highlights the need for a feeling of connection to your constituents, and this is where Debbie shines. By incorporating empathy and the right amount of humor, she was able to not only entertain our virtual participants, but also keep them engaged, which resulted in dollars raised and positive feedback.
As we begin to process our 2021 hybrid event, Debbie’s input and collaboration is critical. Her openness to constructive criticism and ability to modify her presentation as necessary, make her the perfect fit for an ever-changing event world. We at MSF highly recommend Debbie Scheer for any non-profit organization looking to increase event revenue and donor engagement.
Dana Juniel
Matthew Shepard Foundation,Director of Strategy & Communications
I have worked in the nonprofit and business sector for over 15 years, so I have attended a whole lot of events over the years. Debbie Scheer is truly one of the most gifted auctioneers and emcees I have ever seen. She has a way of making a crowd feel instantly at ease, and usually has them laughing within seconds. She can read the room and sets the pace so that even the most jam-packed agenda (which we know some organizations like to do), feels like a fun adventure, rather than a painful, never ending lecture.
I have seen her work comedy shows, live online video interviews, and fundraisers and she has the incredible ability to speak to every type of audience and make them feel included. There are few people as versatile and well-liked by the widest range of people, from every possible background. I cannot recommend her highly enough for your events.
-Erika Righter, Founder of Hope Tank
Debbie Scheer is one of the most amazing humans I know- a personal hero of mine. I’ve known of Debbie for a few years and have truly admired her work in public speaking and community advocacy. You know that feeling of nervousness and awe that you get when you finally meet someone you admire? That’s the way I felt when I finally had the opportunity to meet Debbie in person. Speaking with Debbie makes you feel like you’ve been lifelong friends. It has been a great privilege for me to work with Debbie in the world of podcasting in bringing Conversations, Connections, Community to life.
It’s an absolute joy to experience Debbie’s talents and energy in person; Debbie can engage and hold the attention of a massive room full of people with her unique charm and humor. Debbie is equally as enjoyable to watch virtually! These days, the mention of “virtual events” often makes folks cringe. Many of us have become burned out on anything virtual in both our professional and personal life. Debbie overcomes this challenge and knows exactly how to engage with an audience to make them feel welcome and part of a more personalized and intimate experience, making ‘virtual’ a much more enjoyable concept.
Through her engaging humor, personal connection and highly professional work ethic, Debbie Scheer is a clear choice for your next emcee, moderator, humorist, or auctioneer role.
Ken Young, Listen Colorado
Having seen Deb in action as an auctioneer at several charity events as well as having caught one of her comedy shows, I was thrilled when she agreed to be the moderator for a virtual panel I was helping put together for the HR team at the City and County of Denver. Our panel was part of our Culture Club, which strives to foster conversations and growth in the areas of inclusion and acceptance, and was a celebration of October’s LGBTQ+ History month. Our steering committee had a lot of ideas, opinions and topics that were near and dear to our hearts, and from the very beginning Deb met us where we were – asking thought-provoking questions, sharing her own experiences, offering suggestions and helping us fine tune our vision. She helped us craft the topics and questions for our panel, and was also gracious enough to help us find our third panelist! She met with our panel in advance, helping them to become more at ease with our HR community and our topics. She truly guided us through the process, which was something our committee of newbies to organizing such an event greatly appreciated. When the day of the event arrived she was the first one to log into the online platform, greeting our committee and panelists as they logged in and providing a calming presence. Her comfort with the online platform kept the discussion moving smoothly. She was skilled at encouraging panelists to share their stories as well as in getting questions from our audience (over 80 HR professionals.) She kept us on schedule, was extremely professional as well as warm and engaging and was instrumental to the success of the event. Since the panel, our Culture Club committee has received numerous compliments from our leadership team and peers. I highly recommend Deb for any of your public speaking and facilitation needs.
Kristen Knutson, Executive Recruiter, City and County of Denver.
