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Fundraising Auction Seminar in Bakersfield, CA

Financial stress is a given for Nonprofits.Our record-breaking fundraising ideas and customized strategies are the key to your organization’s success. Meet Mike Grigg – the solution to your professional auction needs Bakersfield Seminar: Skyrocket Your Fundraising Auction Revenue!! When: Tuesday, September 17, 2013 Morning Session: 8:30 am – 12 noon Where:  Bakersfield Assoc. of Realtors […]

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.

Checking In/Out Guests & Seating

When guests arrive at your event make the check in process simple by dividing them alphabetically by last name or company name in about five to seven different check in areas.  This will help cut down on long lines and crowd size. I highly recommend collecting credit card numbers upfront at check in and assigning […]

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 […]