Category: fundraising

What is the MOST Important Ingredient for a Successful FundraisingEvent?

Post author By eliteauctions
Post date September 11, 2013
Categories In auction, elite auctions, Events, fundraising, Nonprofit organization, Nonprofit Resources, Organization

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 […]

How can Board Members Contribute to Raising Funds?

Post author By eliteauctions
Post date September 9, 2013
Categories In asking for donations, auctioneer, benefit, board members, charity, elite auctions, fundraiser event, fundraising, mike grigg, tracy karbus

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, […]

Fundraising Auction Seminar in Bakersfield, CA

Post author By eliteauctions
Post date September 3, 2013
Categories In auction, bakersfield, Bakersfield California, benefit auctioneer, Business, california, charity, elite auctions, fundraising, mike grigg, seminar, Shopping

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 […]

Elite Auctions to attend Consulting for Benefit Auctioneers Workshop in Atlanta

Post author By eliteauctions
Post date July 31, 2013
Categories In Atlanta, auction, Business, california, fundraising, los angeles, Nonprofit organization, United States

Elite Auctions & Fundraising Services will be attending a workshop for benefit auctioneers in Atlanta, Georgia next week. Elite Auctions strives to be the best benefit auctioneers/consultants on the west coast and is constantly educating and training themselves on the strategies that work in this tough economy and in our specific area. Here is more […]

Watch This! It will change the way you think about Nonprofit Fundraising

Post author By eliteauctions
Post date July 29, 2013
Categories In Business, Charitable organization, Dan Pallotta, Dan Pollotta, Double standard, fundraising, Nonprofit organization, Nonprofit Resources, Organizations, TED (conference), United States

(This came from TED and Dan Pollotta) Activist and fundraiser Dan Pallotta calls out the double standard that drives our broken relationship to charities. Too many nonprofits, he says, are rewarded for how little they spend — not for what they get done. Instead of equating frugality with morality, he asks us to start rewarding […]

Fundraising Seminar in Los Angeles by Elite Auctions

Post author By eliteauctions
Post date June 26, 2013
Categories In auction, Business, Business Services, elite auctions, Event planning, fundraising, la, los angeles, mike grigg, Rudy Giuliani, seminar, Shopping

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

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 […]

A little more about Elite Auctions & Fundraising Services

Post author By eliteauctions
Post date May 29, 2013
Categories In california, Central California, charity events, fundraise, fundraiser ideas, fundraising, fundraising ideas, how to fundraise, los angeles, Nonprofit organization, Northern California, San Francisco, Southern California

Elite Auctions and Fundraising Services serves as the premier fundraising auctioneer and consultant in the Southern California, Northern California and Central California areas. We focus on areas like Bakersfield, Los Angeles (LA), Riverside, Orange County (New Port, Anaheim, Laguna Beach, etc.), San Diego (Oceanside, Carlsbad, Encinitas, Rancho Sante Fe, etc.). We also serve Northern California […]

Learn how to do the Basic Auctioneer Chant

Post author By eliteauctions
Post date May 17, 2013
Categories In auction, auctioneer, bid calling, Business, Business Services, chant, elite auctions, fundraising, how to, learn, Mike, mike grigg, Shopping

[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

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 […]