About The Event
About The Event
The annual Natural Stone Institute Auction is ONLINE ONLY beginning Thursday, September 5 through Thursday September 12, 2024. All item proceeds will benefit the Natural Stone Institute.
This members-only benefit auction is a great way to showcase your products and raise money for the Natural Stone Institute. REGISTER NOW! Everyone must register to place online bids.
Online bidding opens Thursday, September 5th at 12:00pm ET and closes Thursday September 12th at 4:00pm ET.
Scroll down to preview some of the great items that will be offered during our Online Auction event.
NOTE: new items may be added up until date/time that online bidding opens. REGISTER NOW and receive important reminders and updates when new items are added.
Proceeds from donated items for this event will benefit the Natural Stone Institute. A special Paddles Up plea for donations will benefit the Natural Stone Foundation – the charitable arm of the Natural Stone Institute – which provides a funding mechanism for key industry initiatives.
Thank you. We look forward to your participation!
About The Event
About The Event
The annual Natural Stone Institute Auction is now only a LIVE event! We regret we are no longer offering online bidding.
The LIVE auction event will be held during the Georgia Study Tour, Wednesday evening, September 10th. All item proceeds will benefit the Natural Stone Institute. Unique fund raising games will also be offered during this LIVE event with valuable prizes for the winners.
Donations to this members-only benefit auction are a great way to showcase your products and raise money for the Natural Stone Institute. REGISTER NOW! Everyone must register to place bids.
Scroll down to preview some of the great items that will be offered during this year's Auction event.
NOTE: new items may be added up until the LIVE event. REGISTER NOW and receive important reminders and updates when new items are added.
Proceeds from donated items for this event will benefit the Natural Stone Institute. These funds will be used to support:
Online Community Software - NSI is making massive upgrades to our systems. This specific software may get cut if we can’t fund it.
Silica Safety - updating the training is critical to ensure it is current with the latest resources and research. We strive to keep your employees safe!
Global EPD Collaboration - working with trade associations globally to position natural stone as a low carbon material.
Continuing Education Program - updating and enhancing the presentations for maximum impact.
A DONATE NOW button is available for ONLINE donating to the Natural Stone Foundation – the charitable arm of the Natural Stone Institute – which provides a funding mechanism for key industry initiatives.
A special Fund a Need plea for donations during the LIVE event will also benefit the Natural Stone Foundation. See more below.
Thank you. We look forward to your participation!
About The Foundation
About The Foundation
The Natural Stone Foundation is the philanthropic arm of the Natural Stone Institute and serves as the funding mechanism for key industry initiatives that membership dues cannot provide.
Vision: Helping the stone industry to thrive by increasing natural stone’s market share and ensuring that it is a preferred material in the built environment.
Mission: The mission of the Natural Stone Foundation is to serve the natural stone industry by financially supporting initiatives and services important to industry stakeholders.
Contributions to the Foundation will support education and scholarships, natural stone promotion, and standards.
About The Foundation
About The Foundation
The Natural Stone Foundation is the philanthropic arm of the Natural Stone Institute and serves as the funding mechanism for key industry initiatives that membership dues cannot provide.
Vision: Helping the stone industry to thrive by increasing natural stone’s market share and ensuring that it is a preferred material in the built environment.
Mission: The mission of the Natural Stone Foundation is to serve the natural stone industry by financially supporting initiatives and services important to industry stakeholders.
Contributions to the Foundation will support education and scholarships, natural stone promotion, and standards.
$5,000 — “Master Mentor for the Industry”
Funds the creation of a new Natural Stone University courses with expert-led content, providing free member training to thousands of fabricators, installers, and distributors worldwide.
$2,500 — “Empowering Future Leaders”
Covers the average cost for two scholarship recipients to attend StonExpo or another key industry event, including travel and registration, to gain hands-on education and mentorship.
$1,000 — “Expanding Knowledge”
Supports the production and translation of one training module for the Natural Stone University, making learning accessible in multiple languages
$500 — “Safety in Every Shop”
Provides safety posters, training guides, and educational materials to small shops, ensuring that vital health and safety information is visible and accessible to every team member, every day.
$250 — “Building the Foundation”
Helps fund the digital outreach and awareness campaigns that connect thousands of industry members to free training, safety guidelines, and best practices.
$100 — “Strengthening Our Industry”
Every gift counts —A gift at this level supports all NSF programs from scholarships and training to safety, sustainability, and industry growth ensuring the Foundation’s impact reaches every corner of the natural stone community.
