If you aren’t using a professional benefit auctioneer at your fundraising event then you should be! Here is a blog about why you should: Hiring a Professional Fundraising Auctioneer & Consultant? Once you have selected your professional fundraising auctioneer, here are the top 3 things he/she should be doing for you prior to the event […]
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Should I use Mobile Bidding for the Fund a Need?
As mobile bidding becomes more an more popular at fundraising auction events we tend to get this question quite frequently: “Should we use mobile bidding for the fund a need?” The simple answer is NO! While mobile bidding is a spectacular way to maximize funds in your silent auction, it just does not perform well […]
Should you have a Live Auction at your charity auction event?
Wondering if a live auction at your next fundraising auction event makes sense? Well, the simple answer is YES!!! Live auctions are not only huge money-makers but they provide a high energy excitement that is matched by nothing else. There are some critical elements to having a successful live auction at your nonprofit or school […]
The Ultimate Fundraising Auctioneer
Check out this new “movie trailer” video showcasing Elite Auctions and Fundraising Services. We are so proud to be in this exciting business and LOVE our nonprofits and schools for the good they bring into each community we serve. If you need a professional benefit auctioneer and consultant we would be honored if you considered […]
How many People should attend a Fundraising Auction Event to ensure SUCCESS?
Every nonprofit and school want to have hundreds of people attend their fundraiser, but is this really the measure of a successful event? The question should be: “How many people will give and at what levels will they give?” Just because an event has 800 people in attendance does not necessarily mean that the event […]
Why You Should Hire a California Based Fundraising Auctioneer if your Charity Auction is in California
First off, if you are having a fundraising auction event you should definitely retain a professional benefit auctioneer that is a member of the National Auctioneers Association, their state auction association (California’s is the Western States Auction Association), and better yet has the Benefit Auctioneer Specialist (BAS) designation as well. With that out of the […]
Top 3 Reasons why You should have a Live Auction at Your Fundraising Event
Live auctions are an essential element to any successful fundraising event and by overlooking this element you may be leaving BIG bucks on the table! Here are the top three reasons why you should have a live auction at your fundraiser: 1. Live auctions are FUN! A survey conducted by the National Auctioneers Association determined […]
How to Get Bidders to Bid at Your Fundraising Auction Event
First off, there are several ways to get bidders to bid at your benefit fundraising auction, but the MOST important aspect is to make sure you have the right people in the seats with the means to support your cause! Check out this past blog post explaining this in more detail: What is the most […]
7 Things You Should Know About Conducting a Successful Fund a Need or Special Appeal at Your Fundraising Event
1. What is a Fund a Need or Special Appeal? A Fund a Need (aka: Special Appeal, The Ask, Cash Ask, Fund a Mission, etc.) is the single most important fundraising technique at your benefit event, whether you do silent and live auctions or not. The fund a need is a completely different fundraising aspect […]
What can Auction-tainment do for your Fundraising Auction Event?
Are you looking for a way to spice up your live auction? Then Auction-tainment is for you! My favorite way to utilize auction-tainment is by having a professional sound technician play a snippet of music when the auctioneer says sold. It works best to plan this ahead of time and make the music match the […]