In a fundraising auction catalog, most groups list the donor of an item. It acknowledges and thanks the person or company who gave the item to the nonprofit. In some cases, knowing who donated the item is also important for guests. As I stand near live auction displays talking with passersby, I frequently have conversations with them about the vacation homes available in the auction. “You can talk with the donor tonight,” I’ve said, “The donor is attending this event, too!” I’ve even ... Read On >
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Benefit auction consignment: Knowing the right questions to ask
When a client is using consignment offerings, I like to ask the consignor a lot of questions about the package. I want to fully understand what the guest is buying, so I can better describe and sell the package when I’m onstage. I go far beyond merely reading the sheet the consignor provides to the nonprofit. I watch YouTubers describe the destination and hotel. I research airfare to the location and determine driving times to popular spots. I read through dozens of Yelp and ... Read On >
Nonprofit auction consignment trends tied to travel
I am noticing 5-6 trends in the travel auction consignment sector. I cover three in today's video. 1. Adding activities to trips Adding wine tastings, tours, dinners and other activities to consigned trips is popular. Tip: For many of my clients, I'd advise against this as I tends to make the package more expensive overall. 2. Winner's Choice This stems from the auction world where it's often called "High Bidder's Choice." For instance, I use it as a way to drive prices higher on ... Read On >
Land acknowledgments in fundraising events
Call it coincidence, divine intervention or luck, but I'd bet that you've had a situation whereby you see or hear something, and suddenly it shows up somewhere else. Like when you consider buying a particular type of car, and suddenly that model is all you see on the highway. That serendipity is what led me to write about today's subject. ============================== Thanks to a cancelled flight that left me scrambling to get from one fundraiser to another late last month, I've ... Read On >