Category: nonprofit

Giving in 2015 and involving Millennials

Post author By eliteauctions
Post date August 18, 2016
Categories In auctioneer, auctions, cause, connie waddell, elite auctions, fundraising, generation, giving, giving usa foundation, millennials, nonprofit

I recently attended a presentation sponsored by the Giving USA FOUNDATION entitled “The Annual Report on Philanthropy for the year 2015”. We were informed that 2015 was a year of steady and strong giving, explaining that the total contributions for 2015 where $373 .25 billion. 88% of the total contributions came from individuals, bequests, and […]

Should you have a Live Auction at your charity auction event?

Post author By eliteauctions
Post date August 5, 2016
Categories In California charity auctioneer, charity auction event, elite auctions and fundraising services, fundraising auctioneer, live auctions, mike grigg, nonprofit, power bidders, procurement

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

Post author By eliteauctions
Post date July 7, 2016
Categories In auctioneer, benefit auction, california, charity, fund a need, fundraising, live auctions, mike grigg, nonprofit, paddle raiser, raise more money, school, silent auctions

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 […]

Are You Looking for a “Magic Pill” to bring in MORE MONEY at Your Fundraising Auction?

Post author By eliteauctions
Post date June 25, 2015
Categories In auction, benefit, california giving, charity, connie waddell, elite auctions, fundraiser, fundraising event, magic pill, means to support cause, mike grigg, most important ingredient, nonprofit

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

Post author By eliteauctions
Post date April 7, 2015
Categories In charity auctioneer, elite auctions, free fundraising auctioneer, hire auctioneer, mike grigg, nonprofit, school

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 is the most important ingredient to a successful fundraising event?

Post author By eliteauctions
Post date February 20, 2015
Categories In auction, benefit, california giving, charity, connie waddell, elite auctions, fundraiser, fundraising event, means to support cause, mike grigg, most important ingredient, nonprofit

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 […]

13 Tips for Your Live Auction Fundraiser

Post author By eliteauctions
Post date July 24, 2014
Categories In benefit event, california auctioneer, charity, elite auctions, fundraiser, live auction, mike grigg, nonprofit

1. Always have your professional auctioneer help you with putting the live auction items in the best order. 2. Live auction should be no longer than 45 minutes, but preferably 30 minutes. It takes approximately 2-3 minutes to sell each item. 3. It is very important to schedule the live auction early in your program. […]