We all know that a “Magic Pill” doesn’t exist in the physical sense, but what if I tell you that doing one simple thing could double or triple your fundraising auction revenue; would you believe in a “magic pill” then? There are so many facets that make up a successful fundraising event: great venue, good […]
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What is the most important ingredient to a successful fundraising event?
Is the most important ingredient the type of live auction items or what kind of food you serve or how many silent auction items you have, etc.? While all these are important, the answer is NO! The single most important ingredient for a successful fundraising event is having the right people in the room. So […]
Do Sign Up Boards at a Fundraising Event work?
Here at Elite Auctions & Fundraising Services we are always searching for alternative “revenue enhancing” ideas at our fundraising auction events other than the live auction, silent auction and fund a need or ask. We have compiled a book of several revenue enhancers to use at your event and share this with all of our […]
Have a Thank-A-Thon with Your Donors After Your Fundraising Auction Event
We all understand, or should understand, that thanking your donors after your fundraising auction event has concluded is an absolute must. However, the way that you thank your donors for their generous contributions to help your cause is so very important. Many organizations simply send out a form letter showing what was purchased/donated and a […]
How many items should we have in our live fundraising auction?
How many live auction items should we have? This is one of the most popular questions asked when planning a fundraising auction event. In a standard “Gala style” event with silent auction, welcome speech, live auction and fund a need there is what’s called a “Golden Hour”. I would suggest that an hour for a […]
Plated Dinner or Buffet at Your Fundraising Auction Event?
Benefit Auctioneer, Mike Grigg with Elite Auctions & Fundraising Services discusses the importance of a plated dinner versus a buffet style dinner at your fundraising auction event. If you must do a buffet use food stations intermixed with your auction items. Try to avoid having a buffet at a fundraising auction event. There is a […]
What is the MOST Important Ingredient for a Successful FundraisingEvent?
THE MOST IMPORTANT INGREDIENT FOR A SUCCESSFUL FUNDRAISING EVENT… THE RIGHT PEOPLE IN THE ROOM WHO ARE THE “RIGHT PEOPLE”? They are the people who understand and believe in your cause and have the means and desire to monetarily support that cause. A FUNDRAISING EVENT IS JUST THAT. A fundraising event first and foremost should […]
Fundraising Auction Seminar in Bakersfield, CA
Financial stress is a given for Nonprofits.Our record-breaking fundraising ideas and customized strategies are the key to your organization’s success. Meet Mike Grigg – the solution to your professional auction needs Bakersfield Seminar: Skyrocket Your Fundraising Auction Revenue!! When: Tuesday, September 17, 2013 Morning Session: 8:30 am – 12 noon Where: Bakersfield Assoc. of Realtors […]
California Fundraising Auctioneer more than Doubles Horse RescueEvent’s Revenue
PRLog (Press Release) – Aug. 20, 2013 – NAPA, Calif. — Napa Valley, CA – Elite Auctions and Fundraising Services more than doubles Sunrise Horse Rescue’s profit at their 4th annual Harvest of Hope Benefit Auction Event. Professional auctioneer, Mike Grigg presided over the live auction which brought in nearly $50,000 and the fund a […]
Elite Auctions to attend Consulting for Benefit Auctioneers Workshop in Atlanta
Elite Auctions & Fundraising Services will be attending a workshop for benefit auctioneers in Atlanta, Georgia next week. Elite Auctions strives to be the best benefit auctioneers/consultants on the west coast and is constantly educating and training themselves on the strategies that work in this tough economy and in our specific area. Here is more […]