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VIDEO: How to Successfully Sell a Puppy in Your Auction Fundraiser

Selling a puppy is popular at many an auction fundraiser. To ensure the dog finds a “forever home,” here are pointers.

VIDEO: A Simple Trick to Improve Raffle Ticket Sales & the Guest Experience

Raffles are common activities at benefit auctions. This simple idea will help your volunteers sell more tickets and ensure your guests remain in a jovial mood to buy.

VIDEO: Why portrait photography works well at your auction fundraiser

Portrait photography is popular entertainment at auction galas; here’s four reasons to include it at your auction fundraiser.

VIDEO: 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.

VIDEO: Tips to Reduce No-Shows at Your Benefit Auction

No-shows at your auction fundraiser gala are disappointing for many reasons. Here are some strategies for reducing the number of no-shows to ensure your auction is a smashing success!

PODCAST: THE SMURFS Movie versus THE SMERF Market

The Smurfs Movie is released Friday, but it has nothing to do with whether your auction fundraiser is in the SMERF market.

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THE SMURFS Movie versus THE SMERF Market

The Smurfs Movie is released this Friday, but it has nothing to do with whether your auction fundraiser is in the SMERF market.

VIDEO: Are you ready to add an online auction fundraiser to your gala?

Is your auction gala ready to add an online auction component? Here are ideas on when to add an online auction into your fundraising bag of tricks.

PODCAST: Not a headline I like to read: Auction fundraiser attendance falls

When a controversy darkens your door, consider tweaking your auction fundraiser to ensure you still have a top-notch event. http://www.RedAppleAuctions.com

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When a controversy darkens your door, consider tweaking your auction fundraiser to ensure you still have a top-notch event.

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