There are many ways that a Board member can contribute to raising funds, directly and indirectly. Below is a brief list of things to keep an eye on to help Board members set themselves up for success: 1. Do they completely understand the mission of the organization? Train them, take them into the field, […]
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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 Attends 64th International Auctioneers Conference and Show
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, […]
Fundraising Seminar in Los Angeles by Elite Auctions
Los Angeles Seminar: Skyrocket Your Fundraising Auction Revenue!! When: Wednesday, July 10, 2013 Morning Session: 8:30 am – 12 noon Where: Embassy Suites LAX North. 9801 Airport Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90045 (Fill out Registration Form at the bottom of this page. Limited seating available.) Seminar Content: Which Auction Items Are Hot & Which […]
Welcome Tracy Karbus… New Elite Auctions Fundraising Consultant
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 […]
Learn how to do the Basic Auctioneer Chant
[youtube=http://youtu.be/e9WPcbKFnBA] Learn how to do the basic auctioneer chant from Mike Grigg with Elite Auctions. Mike tells how the basic auction chant works and how to bid call. Mike recommends that you attend a professional auction school if you really want to become a professional auctioneer. Visit EliteFundraisingAuctions.com for all of your fundraising auction needs.
Auction Hero
[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 […]
Checking In/Out Guests & 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 […]
Fundraising Charity Event Checklist
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 […]