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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.”
Five places to cut costs in your auction fundraiser. (Spend money wisely to make money.)
A recently released report substantiates the adage that “you must spend money to make money.” In a benefit auction, reduce costs in areas that have low return-on-investment, like these five.
Fundraiser Auction Entertainment at a School Action: Mechanical Bull
Looking for some entertainment ideas for your charity auction? For a western-themed auction, consider a mechanical bull. It was a popular activity at this fundraising auction for an all-boys private Catholic school.
Benefit auction table centerpieces: Should you sell them or give them away?
One way to make money at your benefit auction is to sell your auction centerpieces. But that’s not always a good idea. Consider these two points before you decide to sell.


