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New silent auction ideas for displaying your jewelry
A couple of relatively common items in your house can be used to elegantly display jewelry in your silent auction.
PODCAST: Building your benefit auction Facebook page with a sweepstakes
Our Facebook Sweepstakes ends soon. Here’s what I’ve learned to help you boost the number of fans on your benefit auction Facebook page.
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Our Facebook Sweepstakes ends soon. Here’s what I’ve learned to help you boost the number of fans on your benefit auction Facebook page.
PODCAST: How to get publicity for your benefit auction: Use auction games and raffles
In this podcast, benefit auctioneer Sherry Truhlar explains why auction games, raffles, and activities can snag some publicity for your organization.
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Sure, activities help you raise money. But auction games, raffles, and activities also help you score coveted publicity.
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.
Benefit auctions versus online non-profit contests: Where’s the big payoff?
One trend seems to be foundations offering contests for non-profits. But when staff time is consumed with getting votes instead of securing auction items, the success of your benefit auction is at stake.
Here’s an easy charity auction tip: Use surveys
When it comes to a simple auction idea, don’t forget about one of the easiest ways to get feedback from your charity auction: surveying your auction guests.
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.
Free publicity for your non-profit, thanks to The Chronicle of Philanthropy
Benefit auctioneer Sherry Truhlar shares a tip to Washington, D.C.-area non-profits about how to get a free, professionally produced video clip which can be used for publicity.
