Category: fundraiser

Why are Silent Auctions dwindling at Fundraisers?

Post author By eliteauctions
Post date August 18, 2015
Categories In benefit auctioneer, california charity events, consulting for charity events, elite auctions, fundraiser, mike grigg, silent auction
2 Comments on Why are Silent Auctions dwindling at Fundraisers?

We are noticing more and more nonprofits eliminating their silent auctions from their key fundraising auction events. When we ask what the reasons are, these are the most common remarks: 1. “They require too much work and manpower.” 2. “We don’t raise that much money with the silent auction.” 3. “We don’t have enough volunteers […]

Are You Looking for a “Magic Pill” to bring in MORE MONEY at Your Fundraising Auction?

Post author By eliteauctions
Post date June 25, 2015
Categories In auction, benefit, california giving, charity, connie waddell, elite auctions, fundraiser, fundraising event, magic pill, means to support cause, mike grigg, most important ingredient, nonprofit

We all know that a “Magic Pill” doesn’t exist in the physical sense, but what if I tell you that doing one simple thing could double or triple your fundraising auction revenue; would you believe in a “magic pill” then? There are so many facets that make up a successful fundraising event: great venue, good […]

What is the most important ingredient to a successful fundraising event?

Post author By eliteauctions
Post date February 20, 2015
Categories In auction, benefit, california giving, charity, connie waddell, elite auctions, fundraiser, fundraising event, means to support cause, mike grigg, most important ingredient, nonprofit

Is the most important ingredient the type of live auction items or what kind of food you serve or how many silent auction items you have, etc.? While all these are important, the answer is NO! The single most important ingredient for a successful fundraising event is having the right people in the room. So […]

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 […]

Wine Auction for Your Fundraiser

Post author By eliteauctions
Post date October 10, 2014
Categories In benefit auctioneer, california fundraising, charity wine auction, elite auctions, fundraiser, live auction, mike grigg, raffle, silent auction, wall of wine, wine auction, wine pull
2 Comments on Wine Auction for Your Fundraiser

Wine is one of the most popular items to sell at fundraising benefit auction events. Remember to check your state laws regarding selling wine at fundraisers as some states have laws prohibiting it and others have none at all (another great reason to have a professional benefit auctioneer handle your auction). There are many ways […]

13 Tips for Your Live Auction Fundraiser

Post author By eliteauctions
Post date July 24, 2014
Categories In benefit event, california auctioneer, charity, elite auctions, fundraiser, live auction, mike grigg, nonprofit

1. Always have your professional auctioneer help you with putting the live auction items in the best order. 2. Live auction should be no longer than 45 minutes, but preferably 30 minutes. It takes approximately 2-3 minutes to sell each item. 3. It is very important to schedule the live auction early in your program. […]

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 […]

Have a Thank-A-Thon with Your Donors After Your Fundraising Auction Event

Post author By eliteauctions
Post date May 13, 2014
Categories In auction, benefit, charity auctioneer, donations, donors, elite auctions, event, fundraiser, mike grigg, phone, thank a thon, thank you

We all understand, or should understand, that thanking your donors after your fundraising auction event has concluded is an absolute must. However, the way that you thank your donors for their generous contributions to help your cause is so very important. Many organizations simply send out a form letter showing what was purchased/donated and a […]

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 […]