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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.
Using kids to raise cash at your auction, even when they aren’t attending – Part 1
When it comes to raising money, children have a universal appeal. Here are two ways to incorporate kids into your charity auction, even if they aren’t physically at the event.
Treasures of the Deep: An Auction Theme Plays off Underwater Mysteries
An underwater theme entranced the auction crew at this fundraiser. “Treasures of the Deep” was truly a site to behold!
FREEBIE teleclass: 5 Myths Holding You Back from Making Big Money in Your Fundraiser Auction
Sherry is hosting another FREEBIE teleclass! This one is on the Five Myths Held by Auction Chairs and will be held on Wednesday, December 2, 2009.
Auction centerpiece idea: LEDs add glam, low cost
If you need an inexpensive idea to brighten up your charity auction centerpieces, ice sculptures, or even the silent auction table, consider incorporating these LEDs.
Masks used for a fundraising auction decor element
At this fundraising auction, Venetian masks looked lovely on the silent auction tables and as centerpieces during the dinner auction.
Charity auction theme idea: Money and Banking
A silent and live auction was part of a fundraising roast honoring a local banker. The theme was button-up conservative. View these photos for auction theme ideas.
Auction ideas for vegetables
A group asked benefit auctioneer Sherry Truhlar how they could use vegetables in their benefit auction. Here’s what she came up with.
Creative non-floral auction centerpieces from Robin Hood Foundation
Looking for a creative non-floral centerpiece? This ritzy New York benefit auction included cost-conscious centerpieces as part of its 2009 gala.
Only a few spots left for this Maryland fundraising seminar: “Maximizing your Benefit Auction: Making Everything Count in a Fragile Economy”
Benefit auctioneer Sherry Truhlar is speaking in the Annapolis area on Tuesday, October 6, 2009 in the seminar “Maximizing Your Benefit Event: Making Everything Count in a Fragile Economy.”
