At a nonprofit auction, the Venetian masks made for a lovely auction centerpiece. Venice is one of the most popular auction themes I see. Maybe it's the city's canals, its Carnival, or just the Italian culture in general that seems to capture our imaginations. At every Venice-themed auction I've worked, masks have been incorporated into the decor. At this fundraiser, the masks had a predominant role in the auction centerpieces. Each centerpiece showcased lovely half-masks. Many of the ... Read On >
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My 100% guarantee on this benefit auction seminar
UPDATE: These trainings have passed. To keep abreast of future calls, subscribe to Benefit Auction Ideas. ++++++ If you're seeking benefit auction ideas, this is one of those no-brainer events to attend. For those of you living in the Washington, D.C. / Baltimore / Delaware corridor, I invite you to meet me in Wilmington, DE tomorrow and Baltimore, MD on Wednesday. Spots are limited in both locations, though we have a few more in Baltimore than in Wilmington. In a hurry? Register here for ... Read On >
Headline entertainment idea for your nonprofit auction – A Belle of Broadway
And in those 30 minutes, she made me a lifelong fan. She's at an age (born in 1933) when many women would not comfortable showing their arms or their legs. But this gal still has the body and the shimmy to prove it. Or maybe she has the shimmy, and the body to prove it. At any rate, the Red Apple Auctions team was excited to perform on the same stage as Chita at the nonprofit auction last night. No wonder she was on so many Broadway marquees: Chicago, West Side Story, Kiss of the ... Read On >
Gala auction smackdown – live auctions trump silent auctions
When groups are looking for fundraising ideas, many add a silent auction to an existing event. I've heard of and seen silent auctions at all types of fundraisers and friend-raisers: dinners, fairs, golf outings, networking events, sorority meetings, and church functions. The silent auction is casually added to the mix of activities with the hopes that it will generate some needed funds. And it does. Sort of. Make no mistake, your guests LOVE silent auctions! Many like them because they are ... Read On >
Spring silent auction idea – grow revenue with a Garden Club tour
Check your calendar. A nice silent auction basket idea will soon blossom. Very soon ... starting in May here in Washington, D.C. ... most garden clubs will begin their annual tours. Sometimes these tours are free, but often there is a charge associated with them. The prestige of the garden club will dictate whether you are paying $5 or $40 to tour a home owner's private garden space. Established groups like the Georgetown Garden Club will sell tickets at a higher price point than smaller ... Read On >