Published Articles

Raffle Prizes – Where to Get a Great Prize When You Can’t Find Anyone to Donate One
Family Reunion Auctions – Ideas on How to Conduct Them
The Charity I See at Charity Auctions (Or, How Mr. X Taught Us a Lesson in Compassion)

Headline Entertainment and Benefit Auctions – Put Them in the Right Order to Maximize Revenues

Benefit Auction Item Idea – Heavy Equipment Training School

Benefit Auction Item Idea – Research-Related Excursions

Recessions Are a Time to Step-Up Your Benefit Auction Game

Benefit Auction Item Idea – New York Fashion Week Tickets

Avoiding Auction Disasters – The One Phrase to Never Say on Stage at a Benefit Auction

Silent Auction Item Displays – How to Create Vertical Displays Without Using Acrylic Stands

Benefit Auction Audience Diversification – Tips to Encourage Youth to Attend Your Fundraising Gala

Why Are You Having a Benefit Auction? (Be Honest When Telling Your Auctioneer)
Negotiating a Hotel Contract – Three Points Benefit Auction Organizers Should Discuss With the Venue

How to Choose the Best Day For Your Benefit Auction
The Proper Way to Thank Donors to a Benefit Auction

Benefit Auction Item Idea – Spending Time on Boats and Yachts

Benefit Auction Item Idea – The Potato Cannon

Silent Auction Item Idea – Newspaper Printer’s Plates

Four Methods to Conquer a Loud Auction

Benefit Auction Tips to Reduce No-Shows and Ensure Guests Are Present to Bid

Do Cash Appeals Detract Or Siphon Money From Other Benefit Auction Activities?

Benefit Auction Fundraisers Are Rarely Appropriate Events For the Clients of Non-Profits

Celebrity Charity – Use Research to Enlist Stars to Your Cause

Avoiding Three Licensing Mistakes Which Could Shut Down Your Benefit Auction

Benefit Auction Item Idea – How to Secure Behind-the-Scenes TV Activities

Benefit Auction Item Idea – Procuring Walk-On Movie and Television Roles

Seven Tips to Raise More Money in a Benefit Auction – Cash Appeal

Four Ways to Invest in Your Benefit Auction Success

Raising Money in Tough Times – Three Points to Consider For Your Benefit Auction

Benefit Auction Procurement Trend – Four Ideas For “Farm-to-Table” Donations