Watching your nonprofit silent auction go up in smoke (positively)
Cigars and related paraphernalia are hot items for your nonprofit silent auction. Here are ideas on what to procure.
Continue Reading4 steps to find your 501(c)(3) number for charity auction donation letters
If you aren’t sure what your charity’s tax ID number is, here’s how to find it online.
Continue ReadingGet set and go! Charity auction teams race for this procurement tool.
Charity auction donations can create heartburn for committees. Here’s a free resource to guide your auction item procurement.
Continue ReadingWhat charity auction and silent auction chairs researched in 2011
This list of the most popular blog posts and video blogs from 2011 will get auction committees up-to-speed for the New Year.
Continue ReadingCharity Auction 2012 trends: we are still talking technology and always talking food
2012 charity auctions will be tapping into electronic bidding and online auctions. Cake pops and petite desserts are sure to make a show too.
Continue ReadingVIDEO: Unusual Fundraising Auction Venue: Airplane Hangars
Your fundraising auction may be more memorable when held in an interesting auction venue, like this executive airplane hangar.
Continue ReadingVIDEO: Where to get charity auction items
Where do you get items for your charity auction? Most people ask for donations. But there are two other ways: consignors or renting an acquisitions database.
Continue ReadingCharity auctioneer grabs a video camera to express her gratitude to a nonprofit
A charity auction client was celebrating a success and sent me a gift. I didn’t pick up a note card to say “thanks,” but instead grabbed my video camera.
Continue ReadingVIDEO: Headed outside? Tips for tents as charity auction venues
Tents are a popular venue for spring and fall auction galas. This post shares tips on what to consider before you commit to the canvas.
Continue ReadingVIDEO: Insurance for your benefit auction ain’t a bad idea
The theft of a donated item leads charity auctioneer Sherry Truhlar to write about four types of insurance for benefit auctions.
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