The Value of Live Auctions for Fundraising Events
Live auctions are huge money generators – also offering great entertainment value and building excitement as participants compete for valuable auction items. There’s nothing like a live auction together with the excitement of competition with others and the thrill of the hunt. Auctions are a key source of profit at galas and fundraising events. To […]
RECOGNIZE YOUR BIDDERS
As your event begins and the bidding starts, take notice of the different types of bidders in your audience. There are those who feel that they paid enough for the ticket and are not going to bid at all. Next you have the auction goers who will bid at all cost to get what they […]
Live Auction Preparation Simplified
When using auction paddles, it is a good idea to individualize them with the bidding number and name of the bidder printed on each, together with the names and numbers matching your computer software. Each table’s paddles should be set in the middle of the table, fastened together. They can be distributed as part […]
5 Reasons to Hire A Professional Charity Auctioneer
Proper planning and smart decisions are crucial to having a successful charity event. The objective is to lay a good foundation so that you may continue your success now and for years to come. Start Off On The Right Foot – Hire a Professional Charity Event Auctioneer Charities and nonprofits can significantly increase their fundraising […]
Leveraging Celebrity Involvement in Fundraising Events
An Auctioneer’s Perspective You have been there before. A non-profit Organization contracts a well-known person, to create an urgency to attend an event. You are excited at the talent and the intimacy of the occasion. But is this the only reason why this A-lister is there? Nearly twenty years ago, I formed a non-profit, Special […]
Bell Curve Method for a More Successful Live Auction
The Bell Curve Method The goal of a successful auction is to create an atmosphere that will initiate a crowd into wanting to bid for items. There are good and bad ways to do this and the difference between the methods can be the difference between hundreds or thousands of dollars the auction draws in. […]
How to Become an Experienced Auctioneer
The differences between a professional, experienced auctioneer and a volunteer filling are so obvious that even first time attendees can notice the disparities. Like the coach of a winning football team or ringleader of a Cirque Du Soleil, there needs to be a professional auctioneer coordinating an auction in order for it to run smoothly […]
Incorporating a Special Pledge into your Auction
Funding A Special Need With any auction lies the opportunity to create an additional stream of funds towards a certain need or cause. This is called a Special Pledge, aka Fund a Need, and can be used to draw in additional money without having to sell any items. What is a Special Pledge? A Special […]
Quality Auction Sound System
Communication is Critical One frequently overlooked components of a successful charity auction is a quality sound system. You get what you pay for. When it comes to the auctioneer’s sound system, it is all too easy to be penny wise and dollar foolish. Don’t fall into this trap. Invalid Assumptions The type and setup […]
