Category: Consultant

Elite Auctions Attends 64th International Auctioneers Conference and Show

Post author By eliteauctions
Post date July 25, 2013
Categories In charity, charity benefit, Consultant, elite auctions, fundraising auction, fundraising auctions, fundraising consultant, international auctioneers, National Auctioneers Association

Elite Auctions Attends 64th International Auctioneers Conference and Show July 23, 2013 – Bakersfield/Los Angeles-based fundraising auctioneers/consultants, Mike Grigg, AARE and Connie Waddell, joined their fellow auctioneers from across the world at the National Auctioneers Association’s (NAA) 64th International Auctioneers Conference and Show at the J. W. Marriott in downtown Indianapolis, July 16 – 20, […]

Welcome Tracy Karbus… New Elite Auctions Fundraising Consultant

Post author By eliteauctions
Post date June 7, 2013
Categories In auctioneer, Board of directors, Business, charity, Consultant, elite auctions, fundraising, Fundraising Service, Nonprofit organization, Nonprofit Resources, Organizations, tracy karbus

We would like to welcome Tracy Karbus our newest Fundraising Consultant to the Elite Auctions and Fundraising Service’s family… In proving her reputation for creating possibilities, Tracy Karbus utilizes her 18+ years of corporate and non-profit experience working with businesses and individuals, helping them maximize with businesses and individuals, helping them maximize resources and leverage […]

Auction Hero

Post author By eliteauctions
Post date April 27, 2013
Categories In auction, Consultant, elite auctions, Event planning, fundraising, Global Green, mike grigg, Rudy Giuliani

[youtube=http://youtu.be/aOwES5nLsTo]Auction Hero was created by Mike Grigg with Elite Auctions and Fundraising Services to help drive donation results prior to a fund a need or appeal. It comes from the theory of “All they can say is no.” The professional fundraising auctioneer will ask the crowd if there are any auction heroes in the audience […]

Fundraising Charity Event Checklist

Post author By eliteauctions
Post date April 1, 2013
Categories In auction, auctioneer, benefit, charity, check list, Consultant, elite auctions, event, Event planning, Facebook, fundraising, mike grigg, Prior

Here is a handy checklist from start to finish that you can use. Not all topics on the checklist are covered in the post, but many are self explanatory. 9 – 12 Months prior to Event Choose an Event Chair or President Select your Committee Coordinators Figure out a budget Choose a venue Choose a […]

How to Deal with Celebrities at Benefit Auctions

Post author By eliteauctions
Post date March 22, 2013
Categories In auction, celebrities, Consultant, Event planning, fundraising, Global Green, Junior League, Professional, Rudy Giuliani

A-list celebrities and even local celebrities can add to the excitement of your event. Celebrities make great emcees, but do not use them as your auctioneer. They are not trained and do not call auctions for a living. If you are going to have celebrities at your event try to market your event with their […]

Live Auctions vs. Silent Auctions

Post author By eliteauctions
Post date March 4, 2013
Categories In auction, Consultant, elite auctions, Event planning, fundraising, Global Green, Junior League, live auction, mike grigg, Rudy Giuliani, Shopping, silent auction

Most of your auction attendees have more fun with the live auction versus the silent auction at a charity event. However, in order to sell a lot of low to mid-range valued items for a charity event in a short period of time and keep your audience captivated, a silent auction should be utilized. Charity auctions should have no more than […]