Occasionally a puppy will be listed as one of the items for sale in a gala auction. If you're considering selling a dog at your event, please watch this video. You'll learn tips to help ensure the animal gets started off on the right foot with its new family. Watch the video below. ... Read On >
VIDEO: A Simple Trick to Improve Raffle Ticket Sales & the Guest Experience
In this video, learn how a very simple tool can help you dramatically improve your auction raffle sales AND keep guests happily shopping in your silent auction. Watch the video below. ================ Raffles can vastly improve their takes when you make simple changes, like the suggestion I gave in this video. And for more advanced raffle help, here's your resource. In this 90-minute training, you'll learn how and why some raffles are top-performing. You'll even get some bonuses ... like ... Read On >
Where to get volunteers to help at your benefit auction. (I interviewed Sandy Rees for ideas.)
Last Friday, my friend Sandy Rees of Get Fully Funded released her new book, "Get Fully Funded: How to Raise the Money of your Dreams." Sandy always has practical ideas, so I interviewed her on the topic of where to get volunteers for your benefit auction. Sherry: Benefit auctions rely on volunteers. What advice might you have for my readers? Sandy: There are three steps I like to address. First, be clear about what you need. As a fundraiser, you’ll soon realize that you need to clone ... Read On >
VIDEO: Procuring walk-on movie and TV parts for your auction
A walk-on part in a movie or television show is sure to get hands in the air at your next benefit auction. In this video, learn three ways to secure this experience, regardless of whether you have a Los Angeles connection. Watch the video below. ... Read On >
VIDEO: School auctions take note of this ticket price increase – 750%!
A big debate among the school auctions with whom I work centers on the ticket price. The committee often feels that by keeping a low ticket price, they'll be more inclusive and raise more money. And every benefit auctioneer I know will tell you otherwise. Yet this persistent inaccurate belief exists. At this Boston foundation, they decided to charge a ticket price after years of offering a free event. It was a resounding success. Watch the video below. ... Read On >