Category: non profit

How Important is Audio/Visual at a Fundraising Auction Event?

Post author By eliteauctions
Post date February 12, 2014
Categories In a/v, auctioneer, audio, benefit, charity, elite auctions, fundraiser, fundraising auction, mike grigg, non profit, school, sound
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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 […]

How to hire a professional fundraising auctioneer… What should I ask when determining which auctioneer to hire?

Post author By eliteauctions
Post date January 15, 2014
Categories In auctioneer, auctions, bakersfield, benefit, california, charity, check list, donors, elite auctions, evaluation, fundraising, hiring, los angeles, mike grigg, non profit, san diego, San Francisco

DON’T FORGET TO TAKE YOUR AUCTIONEER’S ADVICE WHEN IT COMES TO MAKING MONEY AT YOUR EVENT! Hiring a professional auctioneer for your charity, benefit or fundraising event is an essential element to maximizing your organization’s profit. www.elitefundraisingauctions.com Here are some questions that can be asked to determine whether or not the auctioneer is reputable… 1. […]

What You and Your Board Should Consider when Having a Fundraising Auction

Post author By eliteauctions
Post date January 3, 2014
Categories In auctioneer, auctions, bakersfield, benefit, california, charity, check list, donors, elite auctions, evaluation, fundraising, los angeles, mike grigg, non profit, san diego, San Francisco

I. Evaluation a. What do you hope to accomplish with a fundraising auction? i. Thank donors and volunteers ii. Raise needed funds iii. Increase donor base iv. Increase volunteer base v. Increase community awareness for your cause b. Does your organization have the necessary resources? i. Start-up capital […]

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

Post author By eliteauctions
Post date January 23, 2013
Categories In auction, charity, fundraiser, non profit

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 […]

Mike Grigg Auctions Set Visit with Jeffrey Donovan of Burn Notice for Life Rolls On Foundation

Post author By eliteauctions
Post date January 15, 2013
Categories In auctioneer, charity, elite auctions, jeffrey donovan, mike grigg, non profit, Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j2I_xz2m8js Champion Auctioneer, Mike Grigg sells a set visit with Jeffrey Donovan of the USA Network’s Burn Notice to raise money for the Life Rolls On Foundation.