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 […]
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How important are recorders for your live auction and fund a need?
One of the most important jobs at a fundraising auction event are the recorders. These are the people that are logging in the winning bid amounts and donation amounts from the live auction and fund a need. They will also be the people running the recorder sheets to the check out personnel. Sounds simple right? […]
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 […]
Checking In and Out Guests at a Fundraising Auction Event & Where Guests should be Seated
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 […]
How Important is Audio/Visual at a Fundraising Auction Event?
Having great, not good, not okay, but great sound is imperative to your fundraising auction event’s success. Here are some tips regarding audio/visual at your fundraising event: Never use the in-ceiling house system. Always surround the room with speakers (Don’t leave out the attendees in the back). Always have screens with auction items displayed during […]
How to hire a professional fundraising auctioneer… What should I ask when determining which auctioneer to hire?
DON’T FORGET TO TAKE YOUR AUCTIONEER’S ADVICE WHEN IT COMES TO MAKING MONEY AT YOUR EVENT! Hiring a professional auctioneer for your charity, benefit or fundraising event is an essential element to maximizing your organization’s profit. www.elitefundraisingauctions.com Here are some questions that can be asked to determine whether or not the auctioneer is reputable… 1. […]
What You and Your Board Should Consider when Having a Fundraising Auction
I. Evaluation a. What do you hope to accomplish with a fundraising auction? i. Thank donors and volunteers ii. Raise needed funds iii. Increase donor base iv. Increase volunteer base v. Increase community awareness for your cause b. Does your organization have the necessary resources? i. Start-up capital […]
Professional Fundraising Auctioneer VS. Professional Auctioneer
So you’re having a fundraising auction event and you need an auctioneer… one of the board members says: “My uncle is a world champion cattle auctioneer and he is willing to donate his bid calling services.” The rest of the board says that’s spectacular and your event proceeds with a great cattle auctioneer at the […]
Top Ten Biggest Mistakes Made at a Fundraising Auction Event
10. Poor item display and lack of power point slides or video to spotlight items during the auction. 9. Poor lighting 8. Using no or small print bid numbers 7. Not making adequate announcements during silent auction 6. Starting the live auction too late 5. Not enough or no ringmen (bid spotters) 4. Beginning the live […]
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 […]