This is the second of a two-part series that helps you maximize your revenue by approaching your gala event as if it was a pop-up retail store. This article focuses on the live auction. Part 1 focused on the silent auction. All of this information and more comes from our highly informative webinar, It’s Beginning… Read More »
People love sweet endings—and they love games. What better way to top off your event dinner than with a dessert dash? For the best dessert dash results, display your mouth-watering desserts prominently as your guests arrive and then give them a chance to bid for the one they like best. It’s important to mix-it-up from… Read More »
What better way to generate excitement at your next fundraiser than to involve your guests in a game? People love to play and love to laugh. Give them a chance to do both while raising money for your cause. Heads or Tails is a common auction game. Here are a few more ideas to spark… Read More »
A live auction is a great way to raise considerable funds for your cause, provided your guests are engaged and ready to bid. Here are a few tips for creating an engaging auction that inspires your guests to get in there and bid high! 1. Utilize Leaderboards Effectively Display leaderboards in key areas… Read More »
Understanding the Bidder’s Brain (Part 1) All too often bidders end up overbidding as a result of one unavoidably irrational part of the bidding process – themselves. The allure and tension of an auction are familiar to most of us – let’s face it, we all like the idea of picking up a bargain. Silent auctions allow us… Read More »
So you’re having a fundraising event and want to incorporate a successful silent auction but you don’t know where to begin. This blog will cover silent auctions 101 with a list of do’s and don’ts. More often than not, your number one money-maker at a fundraising auction event will not be the silent auction; however… Read More »
Nonprofit Auction: Bailey House Gala & Auction 2014 The Bailey House nonprofit auction was a huge success and the organization threw a fabulously epic evening. They raised funds to provide housing and support for people living with HIV/AIDS and to advocate on their behalf. Their best practice was the venue connectivity; they negotiated early and ensured seamless connectivity throughout… Read More »