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The Ultimate Fundraising Auctioneer

Post author By eliteauctions
Post date July 7, 2016
Categories In auctioneer, benefit auction, california, charity, fund a need, fundraising, live auctions, mike grigg, nonprofit, paddle raiser, raise more money, school, silent auctions

Check out this new “movie trailer” video showcasing Elite Auctions and Fundraising Services. We are so proud to be in this exciting business and LOVE our nonprofits and schools for the good they bring into each community we serve. If you need a professional benefit auctioneer and consultant we would be honored if you considered […]

What Food Should You Serve at Your Next Fundraising Auction Event?

Post author By eliteauctions
Post date January 5, 2015
Categories In benefit, california, charity event food, elite auctions, fundraising auction, ice cream, impact on donor giving, mike grigg, steak

Just about all of us love to eat and what you serve can have a definite impact on what you raise when it comes to fundraising auction events. If you are wanting to raise a substantial amount of funds then serve your donors high quality food like steak, lobster, prawns, etc. It definitely sets a […]

What Should Your Nonprofit Organization be doing in the “Off-Season”?

Post author By eliteauctions
Post date December 2, 2014
Categories In auctioneer, benefit auction consultant, california, charity auctioneer, donors, elite auctions, fundraiser, fundraising event, mike grigg, planning fundraiser, procurement

We all know that the Fall fundraising season just came to a close and everyone is in holiday mode now. All I can say is DO NOT wait to start planning, procuring and cultivating your donor list until the last 2 months prior to your next benefit auction event! Here are three simple things you […]

Do Sign Up Boards at a Fundraising Event work?

Post author By eliteauctions
Post date October 23, 2014
Categories In auction, auctioneer, benefit event, california, elite auctions, fundraiser, mike grigg, party board for fundraiser, revenue enhancers, sign up board
2 Comments on 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 […]

How to Raise More Money from Your Donation Web Pages

Post author By eliteauctions
Post date July 18, 2014
Categories In auctioneer, benefit event, california, charity, donation page, elite auctions, fundraiser, mike grigg, tracy karbus, way to raise money

When it comes to raising money from your donation pages I think every bit of advice can help. Here are some suggestions from the blog of John Haydon’s: “19 Ways to Raise More Money From Your Donation Pages.” This should get your donation page on track: Ditch the vintage PayPal button Write a powerful headline […]

What’s in it for them… and you?

Post author By eliteauctions
Post date July 17, 2014
Categories In benefit events, california, charity, connie waddell, donors, elite auctions, fundraising auctions, mike grigg, tracy karbus

When it comes to creating outreach materials it is so easy to become overwhelmed by the pressure of meeting and exceeding goals that one can forget about the receiver of the solicitation. Here are a few donor focused tips to ponder as you take a swim in the ocean this summer: 1. Ask yourself, if […]

Hiring a Professional Fundraising Auctioneer & Consultant?

Post author By eliteauctions
Post date June 10, 2014
Categories In benefit fundraiser, california, charity event, cost to hire, elite auctions, fundraising auctioneer, hiring an auctioneer, mike grigg
1 Comment on Hiring a Professional Fundraising Auctioneer & Consultant?

What you think you’re paying for: Someone who can call an auction What you’re actually paying for: Someone who can get on stage and maximize your items’ values while promoting your cause Plus: Provide consulting throughout the year for your event Design and conduct a winning fund a need Answer any questions surrounding your fundraising […]

Motivational Speakers at Your Fundraising Auction Event

Post author By eliteauctions
Post date May 2, 2014
Categories In auctioneer, california, charity, donors, elite auctions, fund a need, fundraising auction, mike grigg, motivational speakers

Condoleezza Rice speaks at the Solutions for Change Auction There are two very important segments of the event that a good motivational speaker is needed… before the live auction and before the fund-a-need. The speaker prior to the start of the live auction should be someone that can somewhat educate the crowd about the cause […]

How should volunteers be utilized at my Fundraising Auction Event?

Post author By eliteauctions
Post date April 21, 2014
Categories In benefit auctioneer, california, charity event, elite auctions, fundraising auction, live auction, mike grigg, silent auction, volunteers

Volunteers are an extremely important part of your fundraising event!! Here are a list of “jobs” that your volunteers need to be placed in for optimal success from Mike Grigg at Elite Auctions & Fundraising Services: Live auction and fund a need recorders. We recommend that you utilize three volunteers in this position to eliminate […]

How many items should we have in our live fundraising auction?

Post author By eliteauctions
Post date March 13, 2014
Categories In auction, auction items, benefit, california, charity, elite auctions, fundraising, how many items, live auction, mike grigg

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 […]