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Free publicity for your non-profit, thanks to The Chronicle of Philanthropy
Benefit auctioneer Sherry Truhlar shares a tip to Washington, D.C.-area non-profits about how to get a free, professionally produced video clip which can be used for publicity.
A rose … er, an appeal by any other name is still an appeal.
Appeals (an activity during which we ask auction guests to make a cash donation to the organization) are known by many different names. In this post, charity auctioneer Sherry Truhlar lists the some of the names she’s heard.
Wanna make more money in your silent auction? Re-read your descriptions. -Part 2
A common mistake in silent auctions is the failure to provide a clear, comprehensive description of the item for sale. Guests won’t bid the big bucks unless they know what they’re buying! Here is Part 2 of this series.
Will Woolly Mammoth Theatre work as a benefit auction venue?
Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company hosted an open house to see the space and sample food from their approved caterers. Here’s a review of whether the space would work for a Washington, D.C. benefit auction.
Wanna make more money in your silent auction? Re-read your descriptions. -Part 1
A common mistake in silent auctions is the failure to provide a clear, comprehensive description of the item for sale. Guests won’t bid the big bucks unless they know what they’re buying! Here is Part I of this series.
She’s got a feeling (and it came from the school auction)
In this re-post, “The McMommy Chronicles” writes about her experiences volunteering for her child’s school auction. We thank McMommy for letting us share with you her clever post about an important topic …. shoes!
Three free phone resources every Fundraising Auction Chair should be using
Using three FREE phone-related resources can make any Auction Chairperson’s job a little easier.
Auction Tips for Selling Art in your Fundraiser – Part 2
Art can be a tough sell at an auction fundraiser. In this post, Washington, DC-based fundraising auctioneer Sherry Truhlar gives some pointers on how to sell it. This is Part 2 of the 2-part post.
Auction Tips for Selling Art in your Fundraiser – Part 1
Art can be a tough sell at an auction fundraiser. In this post, Virginia auctioneer Sherry Truhlar, CMP, BAS gives some pointers on how to sell it. This is Part 1.
In the dead of winter, a Beach Ball-themed school auction sounds grand!
The idea of heading to the beach during the middle of winter sounds idyllic. This school auction captured the sand-and-surf feel with their theme: Beach Ball.
