Category: charity event

Should I use Mobile Bidding for the Fund a Need?

Post author By eliteauctions
Post date October 27, 2016
Categories In benefit auction, charity event, elite auctions, fund a need, fundraising auctioneer, mike grigg, mobile bidding, paddle raiser

As mobile bidding becomes more an more popular at fundraising auction events we tend to get this question quite frequently: “Should we use mobile bidding for the fund a need?” The simple answer is NO! While mobile bidding is a spectacular way to maximize funds in your silent auction, it just does not perform well […]

Top 3 Reasons why You should have a Live Auction at Your Fundraising Event

Post author By eliteauctions
Post date January 29, 2016
Categories In auctions are fun, california fundraisers, charity event, elite auctions and fundraising services, fundraising auction, live auction, mike grigg

Live auctions are an essential element to any successful fundraising event and by overlooking this element you may be leaving BIG bucks on the table! Here are the top three reasons why you should have a live auction at your fundraiser: 1. Live auctions are FUN! A survey conducted by the National Auctioneers Association determined […]

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 […]

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 […]

Signs Your Organization might be ready for Benefit Auction Software

Post author By eliteauctions
Post date April 11, 2014
Categories In auctioneer, benefit auction software, charity event, debby roth-bush, elite auctions, fundraiser, greater giving

Imagine an event night with seamless transactions and automation systems that track bid packages, bids, and donor activity. Many nonprofit organizations are managing their single largest fundraising event on Access or Excel spreadsheets. This can create certain challenges like version control if there are a number of people managing the events details. It might be […]

Checking In and Out Guests at a Fundraising Auction Event & Where Guests should be Seated

Post author By eliteauctions
Post date March 7, 2014
Categories In benefit auctioneer, california, charity event, check in, check out, elite auctions, fundraising auction, mike grigg, seating

When guests arrive at your event make the check in process simple by dividing them alphabetically by last name or company name in about five to seven different check in areas. This will help cut down on long lines and crowd size. I highly recommend collecting credit card numbers upfront at check in and assigning […]