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 […]
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Why are Silent Auctions dwindling at Fundraisers?
What is a Benefit Auctioneer Specialist?
A fundraising auctioneer that goes the extra mile to earn his or her BAS designation is an auctioneer that you want working for your event. Not only do they receive special training that very few auctioneers attain, but this also is a great indicator of an auctioneer that will do whatever it takes to be […]
Are You Looking for a “Magic Pill” to bring in MORE MONEY at Your Fundraising Auction?
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 […]
Free Fundraising Auctioneer
So you are planning a fundraising auction event for a nonprofit or school and you need an auctioneer, but you are limited on budget and one of your board members knows a guy that knows a guy that will come do your auction for free. You agree to this and the big night comes, with […]
What are the BEST Months to hold a Fundraising Auction?
So, what month should you hold your fundraising auction event? There really is no completely correct answer here, however I would suggest that you consider holding your event in mid-February or early June. The reason being is that most other nonprofits hold their events in March-May and September-early November so you will cut down your […]
What is the most important ingredient to a successful fundraising event?
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 Food Should You Serve at Your Next Fundraising Auction Event?
Just about all of us love to eat and what you serve can have a definite impact on what you raise when it comes to fundraising auction events. If you are wanting to raise a substantial amount of funds then serve your donors high quality food like steak, lobster, prawns, etc. It definitely sets a […]
What Should Your Nonprofit Organization be doing in the “Off-Season”?
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?
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
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 […]