Fun and Benefits with Tennis Great Chris Everet
USTA Foundation event at midtown Chicago They wanted to sell 2 seats to us open tennis next year One for sat match and one for Sunday matches got up to 6k and Chris evert said that the winner can go up to the ESPN booth. The bidding got up to 14k and we sold 2 […]
WHY CHAD COE IS UNIQUE TO CHARITY FUNDRAISING…
Chad has a gift for creating an atmosphere for enthusiastic giving. He energizes audiences at galas and fundraisers. His presence results in entertaining, profitable events for the organizers. Chad believes it is his job is to “inspire audiences to give” and he works tirelessly with each client to plan entertaining benefit auctions that are engaging […]
Why A Live Auction?
A non-profit live auction is a fundraising method where bidders gather in a chosen location to bid for the various items available on sale. Unlike silent auctions, live auctions involve announcing the highest bid by an auctioneer. Bidders are given a chance to bid again until the highest bidder takes the item on sale Your auctioneer is key. The right auctioneer can […]
HOW YOU CHOOSE YOUR AUCTION ITEMS CAN BE YOUR KEY TO SUCCESS
Did you ever go to an auction only to find that there were very few items you wanted to bid on? Not only is this a disappointing experience, it also does not bode well for the fundraising success of the event. It is important for you to target those items which your key bidders will […]
Are All Items Donated To Your Live Auction A “Must Take”?
Short term recreation memberships as well as some beauty spa packages may not be bid catchers especially if they result in an additional expense to the successful bidder. When items are unattractive to bidders, a decrease in the excitement level of your auction may result. How can you handle this gracefully? Politely thank the donor […]
COMMITTEE HARMONY
When your fundraising committee is formed, be aware that each of your members will have different ideas and ways of doing things to bring to the table. Working together will require compromising, intense listening and respect for one another. Setting aside personal emotions and egos is a must. Achieving committee harmony results in a confident […]
Target Your Fundraiser for Success
You’ve appointed your committee, chosen your chair… now what? To ensure success: Provide an exciting atmosphere with a great fun-filled theme. Send invitations to past attendees as well as any new supporters of your organization. Personally invite your friends and acquaintenances – reaching out to them is a plus. Engage an entertaining, high energy auctioneer […]
Six StepsTo Ensure A Successful Auction Event
Six Steps You Can Take Make sure you invite people who are familiar with your organization. They will most probably be good bidders who will add excitement to the bidding action. Do a historical analyzation of the most successful bid items at your past auction events. Ensure that similar items are included in your current […]
THE ROLE OF VOLUNTEERS AT YOUR FUNDRAISER… WHAT IS THEIR JOB DESCRIPTION?
A job description is essential for volunteers as it gives them a roadmap to the success of your event. It reduces the feeling of uncertainty as to what their job functions are. These duties should include but are not limited to: pre-party decoration, guest welcoming and hospitality, check-in and check-out. Also include any duties which […]
Using Bidding Paddles for Charity Auctions
Throughout the years, I’ve found distributing bidding paddles at the registration desk can become a real hassle. Nobody wants to stand around with a cocktail in one hand, an appetizer in another, and a bidding paddle under their arm. Here’s what I recommend. Always assign tables and put the group of bundled paddles on the […]
