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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.
Tornado Watches versus Tornado Warnings
In this blog rant, Sherry shares what she learned from the National Weather Service about tornado warnings and tornado watches. (No tips on benefit auctions here.)
VIDEO: Great charity auction donations come from those “doing it anyway.”
Auction procurement at your next charity auction will be easier if you ask people to donate something they are already doing. Here are two examples.
Are our benefit auction posts not showing up in your Facebook feed?
A fan on our Facebook page wasn’t getting Red Apple Auctions’ posts in his feed. If you’ve got the same problem, here’s how to fix it.
Silent auction tips: Consider entertainment, stimulation & staging
Silent auction committees can score big when they take into consideration these three points.
Add pizzazz to your silent auction items with these ideas
Enjoy these three silent auction procurement videos to show you how to add pizazz to your gala this year.
Don’t re-use last year’s charity auction letters to donors
Winter charity auctions are thinking donations right now. These two videos cover both the auction donations and the thank you letters to donors.
Quick on the draw: Jerome wins an Immy
Red Apple Auctions’ floor crew member Jerome is known for drawing cartoons to sell raffle tickets. Now he wins an Immy!
Does your charity auction committee seek centerpiece ideas?
Charity auction planners are always looking for cool centerpiece ideas. Here are some videos to get you thinking.
VIDEO: Getting your charity auction volunteers to buy-in and work
How do you get auction volunteers to work? Benefit auctioneer Sherry Truhlar shares a process she uses to get buy-in.
