Live Auction
From $50k to $750k in less than 5 years
We have been so fortunate to partner with one of our favorite clients, Chances for Children. Not just one of our favorites because they do amazing work in Haiti, but they have partnered with us for the past 5 years and have seen 1500% increase in fundraising. What started as an event in the founder…
Read MoreWatch Bobby D. and Call To Auction Break Fundraising Records!
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Read MoreAuctions, Raffles and Cash Calls, Oh My! – Part 2
In my previous blog, I talked about some of the points that the guests on Tony Martignetti’s podcast made about make a fundraising auction successful. They focused on Cash Calls, Auctions and Raffles and tips on how to make these fundraising elements more appealing to donors. If you’d like to see more of my thoughts,…
Read MoreAuctions, Raffles, and Cash Calls, Oh My!- Response to Tony Martignetti NonProfit Radio Podcast
This is a quick blog post in regards to the recent podcast from the Tony Martignetti Nonprofit Radio Show “Auctions, Raffles and Cash Calls Oh My!”. I’ve been listening to Tony’s podcasts for quite some time now. I’m always looking for insights into the non-profit sector and how I can implement those ideas and thoughts…
Read MoreYou’ve never had a LIVE AUCTION? Why not? 6 steps to Live Auction Success!
I will admit, that there are some very successful events that have never had a live auction or Fund A Need during the dinner portion of the event. I am also pretty sure that these events are leaving thousands if not TENS of thousands of dollars literally on the table if the donors are either…
Read MoreWhy you NEED a Professional Fundraising Auctioneer at your event!
<iframe src="//www overnight shipping cialis.youtube.com/embed/j9xOGqAnLJI?list=UUFr_xdf3kzBBSSf8LCPfXLQ” width=”560″ height=”315″ frameborder=”0″ allowfullscreen=”allowfullscreen”> So you’re having a Live Auction at your upcoming fundraiser…you need an auctioneer, right? You might be saying to your committee “Does anyone know an auctioneer? Does anyone know anyone that can talk fast? Does anyone know anyone who would be willing to stand on stage…
Read MoreWhy I Love What I Do – A Fundraising Auctioneer's Perspective
As a professional fundraising auctioneer, I feel very fortunate and honored to help people every day. Whether it’s consulting with a client on best practices for their upcoming event or actually calling a live auction and exciting and inspiring donors to give more than possible, being a fundraising auctioneer is a calling that I find…
Read MoreWhy Use a Professional Logistics Company at Your Next Benefit Auction?
Why the heck would you hire a company to do your registration for your next event when you have a staff that is more than capable of handing out bidder numbers, creating seat assignments and event programs? Oh yeah, they also have to accept payment, make sure the right silent and live auction items go…
Read MoreGo with the Flow – 6 Tips to Effective Timing at Your Next Fundraising Auction
Why is having a correct flow of show so critical at your next fundraising event or gala? It can increase your donor base and their engagement, increase the overall dollars raised and make it more likely that donors will participate during future events. Don’t forget these 5 tips when putting together your flow…
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