Category: fundraiser

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 […]

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 […]

Why is consulting necessary prior to a fundraiser for non-profits?

Consulting from your fundraising/auction professional can help non profits maximize their outcome. There are many tricks of the trade that a fundraising professional has been trained to execute on the night of your event. Not only should the auctioneer conduct an exciting, fun filled auction but he or she should be able to bring your […]

Auctioneer, Mike Grigg assists Solutions For Change to Raise $1.7 Million at Event w/ Rudy Giuliani

Online PR News – 25-September-2012 –An event benefiting North San Diego County Solutions For Change was held on September 22, 2012 to help solve family homelessness. Professional charity auctioneer, Mike Grigg assisted in raising $1.7 million in a single night event held at the La Costa Resort in Carlsbad, CA. 703 attendees were present to […]

Do you want to EXCEED your fundraiser’s goal beyond your wildest dreams?

We offer a spectacular consulting package that will bring your charity/fundraising event to a whole new level! “They helped us triple our live auction goal”  Corie Rundle (Junior League) Learn how to… Market your event to the best possible audience Develop your audience Procure for auction items Select the best selling items (and which items […]