This past month has been a mix of in-person, virtual, and hybrid galas. I've been working on getting comfortable with different approaches. These clips represent some new layouts and technology for me, which better allow me to acknowledge and involve at-home bidders. ==================================== Hybrid gala 100 in-room guests / 100 at-home guests Selling a trip to Martha's Vineyard What to watch: Bids from at-home guests whereby I engaged them by looking at the ... Read On >
Hybrid gala
Hybrid galas: How I’m taking bids from the virtual bidders
Over the last two years, the one big constant has been change. I’ve had substantial changes take place in my work and personal life. You may have, too. When it comes to changes in fundraising galas, we covered ticketing strategies, VIP boxes, games, and other elements of virtual gala fundraisers in my Conversation series. (My Virtual Gala Cheat Sheet is still a popular free download.) And now, as we shift into yet another new gala style -- hybrid galas -- I'm finding myself making ... Read On >
A/V Tips for Hybrid Galas
Two weeks ago at the 2021 National Auctioneers Association Conference & Show, I listened to Josh Reitan of AV for You share audio-visual tips for hybrid galas. It was timely information because this past Sunday, I worked my first hybrid gala. Martha's Vineyard Community Services produced quite the event, and it was hosted for the second time by Seth Meyers. In the video, I share those tips and also provide insight as to what I learned. Event Coverage & Photos ... Read On >
Why hybrid galas make guest interaction hard (auctioneer’s perspective)
In June 2021 during the complementary conversation, "The Future of School Auctions," the following question was posed. Sherry, in a recent conversation, you were skeptical that - as an auctioneer - you could address both an in-person and virtual audience. Do you have any additional thoughts on this, or how do you manage it? In the below clip from the event you'll hear my response. I think it's tricky to be equally engaging to both audiences during a hybrid gala, and a 50% effort to each ... Read On >
FREE TRAINING: The Future of School Auctions
Register for the free discussion on The Future of School Auctions. Dates: June 16, 2021 and June 30, 2021 ==================== It’s a busy time for school advancement teams. You're overseeing graduations, wrapping up the Annual Fund campaign, and managing other end of school year activities. But soon, you'll be on vacation, and letting hybrid gala ideas percolate in your mind while sunbathing is a great idea. Tomorrow (and June 30) is the conversation. Register for ... Read On >