Category: mike grigg

Fundraising Seminar in Los Angeles by Elite Auctions

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 […]

Learn how to do the Basic Auctioneer Chant

[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

[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 […]

Fundraising Charity Event Checklist

Here is a handy checklist from start to finish that you can use.  Not all topics on the checklist are covered in the post, but many are self explanatory. 9 – 12 Months prior to Event Choose an Event Chair or President Select your Committee Coordinators Figure out a budget Choose a venue Choose a […]

Fundraising Seminar in Los Angeles, CA

Seminar: 10 Secrets to Guide Your Fundraising/Auction Committee in the Right Direction [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FBCbGPMJXTw?rel=0] When: Wednesday, April 17, 2013 Morning Session: 8:30 am – 12 noon Afternoon Session:  1 pm – 4:30 pm (Light refreshments will be served) Where: 9801 Airport Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90045 (Embassy Suites LAX Hotel) Investment: Register online: $67 Register […]

Live Auctions vs. Silent Auctions

Most of your auction attendees have more fun with the live auction versus the silent auction at a charity event.  However, in order to sell a lot of low to mid-range valued items for a charity event in a short period of time and keep your audience captivated, a silent auction should be utilized. Charity auctions should have no more than […]

Fundraising Auctions: Frequently Asked Questions

There are many questions that arise when planning for a charity event.  Here are some commonly asked questions and answers. Q: How much time do I need to plan a successful charity event? A: Every organization is going to need a different amount of time to plan, but do not cut yourself short.  There are […]

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 […]