Are you looking for ways to eliminate long lines as guests queue up to collect their auction winnings? Do you want to provide a stream-lined, more pleasant experience for your… Read More »
Auction 101
Proxy Bidders for your Live Auction
Do you want a way to include key donors in your Live Auction who aren’t able to attend your event? Even with the best planning and advanced notice, there will… Read More »
Your Auction is Over…Now What?
Your fundraising event is over. Your donors are happy, your guests are happy, and you reached your goal. Congratulations! Now that the hard work is out of the way, what… Read More »
Adding Excitement to Your Auction
Have you ever had trouble getting your guests to move out of the silent auction into the live auction room? In one sense, it’s a nice problem to have—it means… Read More »
Run Around Auction Game – Guest Contributor Bill Menish
The 90’s band, Blues Traveler asked “Why do you want to give me the run around?” Great song, but more than 20 years later I have the answer; because “it… Read More »
What Everyone Should Know About Auction Items [INFOGRAPHIC]
There are many questions when it comes to soliciting and packaging auction items—what should we solicit, how many do we need, are there packages that perform better than others, where… Read More »
Guest Post: Which Comes First – Venue or Auctioneer?
For the past several years the National Auctioneers Association (NAA) has put on the Benefit Auction Summit, where fundraising auctioneer professionals come together to talk through client challenges, share best… Read More »
Create the Best Bid Card for an Auction or Fund-A-Need
Do you want to raise more funds at your next event? Whether it’s a live auction or a special appeal, the more you can do to help your bidders bid… Read More »
Help! My Venue Doesn’t Provide Internet Access
An internet connection at your event may be a vital part of your success, whether you use it to check guests in or if guests are using it to place… Read More »
“Do I Need to Hire People For My Fundraising Event?”
Deciding how best to spend your money on your fundraising event is no small task. Costs are a given. The trick is to decide how to spend your money to… Read More »