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Catchy fundraising video on the size of the non-profit industry: Know Your Sector
Although this isn’t specific to fundraising auctions, this video is specific to the non-profit sector and is a certain “must watch” for employees of non-profits. It uses impressive statistics, animation, and music to make its point: the non-profit is a big. REALLY big.
Charity auction gift bag idea: How a shoe purchase inspired a new delivery method
A purchase of a fierce new pair of way-high heels inspired Sherry with an idea on how you *should* be presenting your charity auction gift bags.
Great charity auction donations come from those “doing it anyway.”
If you ask people to share something they already love doing, it’s easier to procure items for your charity auction. Here’s a couple of ideas to get you started with your auction acquisitions.
An auction lighting idea for the do-it-yourselfer: Gobos
If a lighting company isn’t in the budget for your charity auction, but you’ve got a handy volunteer who likes to experiment, using gobos at your auction might be a do-it-yourself job.
Venetian masks used in an auction centerpiece
If you’re holding a fundraising auction with a Venetian theme, here’s an idea you can use or adapt for your own auction centerpieces.
I *love* silent auctions! But if fundraising is critical, opt for a live auction.
Sherry understands why groups like silent auctions, and she advocates that some groups keep them. But if you’re considering adding a new auction component to your event, opt for a live auction (not silent). Learn why in this post.
Spring benefit auction idea: Grow auction revenue with a Garden Club Tour
Have you asked your local Garden Club for a donation to their annual Garden Tour? Two tickets to their Garden Tour could grow the revenue in your own auction fundraiser.
Forgot to include the live auction items in your program? Auction schedules can save you.
Schedules are an inexpensive method of letting guests know the order of sale in the live auction portion of your charity auction.
Smart ideas for penny pinching when it comes to charity auction printing
Printing is a large portion of any auction gala budget. If you can be smart about reducing your printing expenses, you’ll be paid dividends in your gala’s return-on-investment. Here are some ideas on where to cut.
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.
