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Does a larger gala audience equal higher fundraising results?
We need more guests!!! We had 350 last year, let’s get 500 this year…we’ll raise more money! Let’s get 1000 this year and we’ll truly break fundraising records. Have you ever thought or spoke these words? If you have, I’m sure you may or may not have realized your dream ROI of your latest gala. Serving…
Read MoreThe Auction Block Radio Features Bobby D. and Call To Auction
What a great time to share the airwaves with hosts of The Auction Block Sean Hanafi and Jason Stancill on #MoneyRadio 1510am! We talked with Fundraising Strategist Kathy Kingston about her best selling book A Higher Bid. We also shared ways that everyone can help their favorite nonprofit or cause. We also…
Read MoreNEW Fundraising Auction Seminars in Arizona!
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Read More5 bullet FUNdraise Friday
Hi everyone, As promised in a Facebook post last week, we will publish a weekly 5 bullet FUNdraise Friday. We can’t take all the credit… the incredibly talented Tim Ferris is the one who inspired us to gather our top 5 pieces of news/photos/inspiration, but we will focus specifically on fundraising. Here’s what’s been on…
Read MoreNew Feature: Auctions In Review
Here is a new feature for our blog and youtube channel: Auctions in Review. We will break down the events that we help plan, organize and conduct each week. We’ll dive into each event and share the revenue generation techniques, cutting edge ideas and ways to raise more money so that you can have better…
Read MoreCheck Out this New Podcast Just for Fundraisers
If you work for a non-profit, a professional fundraiser or are a member of a fundraising event committee, then you should check out this new podcast. They have a lot of great ideas that can set your event apart from all the rest. Click here to learn more about Fundraiser Solutions Podcast You can also…
Read MoreDon't Make These Mistakes at Your Next Benefit Auction
No display or terrible live auction display <img class="wp-image-678 alignleft" alt="liveauction" src="http://calltoauction cheap cialis overnight delivery.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/liveauction.jpg” width=”330″ height=”277″ />You need your donors and bidders to know what’s in the live auction and give them reasons to be excited about them! This is a great example of a live auction display. Sell the sizzle and not…
Read MoreCharity Auction Ideas
“What are we going to auction off?” is maybe the most important part of envisioning your charity fundraising auction. The excellence of your auction depends on the value and demand for products up for bid. Your team will need to be looking for products, experiences, and tasks that are not usually acquired. These will certainly…
Read MoreExcited to be featured in "Boost Your Benefit Auction"
I just recieved my shipment of “Boost Your Benefit Auction, Ton’s Of Fundraising Tips from Pro Auctioneers.” It’s very exciting to be apart of this amazing book led by an amazing mentor of mine and the Gala Gal herself, Jenelle Taylor! My Chapter is titled “Auctioneer as Ambassador.” I focused on this point to show…
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