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ANCHOR your Live Auction with a Guaranteed Live Auction Bidder at your next event!

By: Dan Campbell Fundraising Auctioneer Have you ever worried about the amount of interest people will have in the auction items you have procured for the live auction? Having an item that flops in terms of interest can seem like a momentum killer, yet we sometimes need to take risks to achieve our fundraising [...]

By |2023-12-05T14:25:04-06:00December 5th, 2023|Donor Development, Event Planning, Fundraising, Live Auction|Comments Off on ANCHOR your Live Auction with a Guaranteed Live Auction Bidder at your next event!

Mission First Fundraising

With an abundance of options from over 40 consignment companies, choosing the best travel experience for your event may seem like a challenging task. We've observed that most companies offer similar products like Napa or Mexico leaving you wondering which one provides the best value. Enter Mission First - the solution to this need. [...]

By |2023-07-31T14:53:45-05:00July 31st, 2023|Consulting, Event Planning, Fundraising, Live Auction, Silent Auction|Comments Off on Mission First Fundraising

Which is more effective? The Live Auction or Paddle Raise?

The short answer is….BOTH! While most non-profit galas include both a live auction and a paddle raise, some will stick with one or the other. You will see one organization that is uncomfortable asking their donors who support them throughout the year to give again at their gala. Another organization will express concern that [...]

By |2023-05-01T15:37:29-05:00May 1st, 2023|Event Planning, Fundraising, Live Auction, Uncategorized|Comments Off on Which is more effective? The Live Auction or Paddle Raise?

Does the Run of Show/Timeline Really Affect the Evening?

One of the first questions we have when we start consulting with an organization is, “Which should we do first, the live auction or the Fund A Need?” That’s like saying, which came first, the chicken or the egg? Ask any auctioneer and you’ll probably get a different answer on which to do first. [...]

By |2023-05-01T14:05:56-05:00May 1st, 2023|Consulting, Event Planning, Fundraising, Live Auction|Comments Off on Does the Run of Show/Timeline Really Affect the Evening?

Live Auction Best Practices Worksheet

Gala season is under way and one of the most popular features of the evening is the live auction. Making sure your live auction results in the best year ever takes work and premeditation. However, following the next 10 steps is your secret to success! Introducing: THE BEST PRACTICES WORKSHEET-10 Best Practices for a Successful [...]

By |2023-03-03T16:31:39-06:00March 3rd, 2023|Benefits of a Professional Auctioneer, Event Planning, Fundraising, Live Auction|Comments Off on Live Auction Best Practices Worksheet

Turn that no into a YES!

Anyone can throw a party. Only YOU can develop relationships with your guests that will help them realize the impact of their gift for your great cause. How do you engage auction guests, whip up your live auction, focus on your mission, keep it fresh, get those bid cards waving, and make sure your guests return year [...]

Engage Donors in 7 Ways at Live Auctions

Anyone can throw party. Only YOU can develop relationships with your guests that will help them realize the impact of their gift for your great cause. How do you engage auction guests, whip up your live auction, focus on your mission, keep it fresh, get those bid cards waving, and make sure your guests return year after [...]

Maximizing the Paddle Raise

Very often I am asked to present and speak about the importance of the mission appeal. I do this often enough I felt encouraged to create a resource document to share with fundraising professionals to refer to when planning their special ask. So instead of an article style submission this month, I decided to [...]

By |2023-02-14T17:44:47-06:00November 1st, 2022|Bidders, Donor Development, Fundraising, Live Auction|0 Comments

Is it Time for a Fire Sale??

One of the conundrums of a fundraising event is the sequencing of fundraising elements to maximize success. We have often consulted to avoid competing fundraising, as it can inhibit donations and bids unintentionally. For example, many fundraisers have a silent auction, and want to keep it open all night to give your donors as [...]

By |2023-02-14T17:44:47-06:00October 10th, 2022|Fundraising, Live Auction|0 Comments

Adding Belize to Your Live Auction

By: Dan Campbell, Fundraising Auctioneer  One of the things we often are asked about as Fundraising Consultants is to provide fresh ideas for your live auction. There are many tried and true destinations that charities will offer each year for their guests to bid on; Napa Wine Tasting, Kentucky Bourbon Tour, Las Vegas, Mexico, [...]

By |2023-02-14T17:44:53-06:00February 24th, 2022|Benefits of a Professional Auctioneer, Consulting, Live Auction|Comments Off on Adding Belize to Your Live Auction
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