Posts Tagged ‘Charity Auction’
Auctions, 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 MoreAre You Making These Killer Mistakes When Planning Your Benefit Golf Tournaments?
When planning any kind of event, it is important to ask yourself, the Board and the planning committee these questions: Why should anyone want to attend this event? The ‘why’ has to be logical and meaningful. Is the money that is being raised impacting local causes? Do the donors know how they are impacting their…
Read MoreExcited to Present at the “Event Auction Strategies and Secrets” Workshop presented by the Arizona Nonprofit Academy
I can’t wait for this great opportunity to share the experience and expertise I have learned by working with so many organizations over the past years to raise more money, help more people and change the communities they reside in. I’ll be co-presenting with Robyn Broshears of Auction Events Solutions www.aesauctions.com and we will be discussing…
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 MoreProud to be a NAA Auctioneer!
Coming off of an amazing week at this year’s National Auctioneers Association Conference and Show in Louisville, Kentucky, I am re-energized and renewed in the auction method of selling; particularly in helping non-profit organizations raise more money and retain more donors. I met with some amazing auctioneers who are helping so many people around the…
Read MorePrior, Proper, Planning
I was trained by my parents about the seven P’s: Prior Proper Planning Prevents P!$$ Poor Performance. (Sorry about the foul language, but I think you get my point) When you give yourself, your team and your event the proper prior planning it deserves, you set yourselves up for success! By taking the time to…
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…
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