Auction Item Idea for Procurement: Sleigh Ride
Ah, it’s that time of year when a sleigh ride might be on your activity list. Before you leave the premises, be sure to ask for a donation for your auction.
How to decide on the perfect number of live auction items for your charity auction
How many items should you put in your live auction? Is three too few? Is twenty too many? Charity auctioneer Sherry Truhlar explores this perennial question in this post.
Benefit Auction Idea Follow-Up: Photos of Equipment Academy
A drive through Washington, D.C. prompted benefit auctioneer Sherry Truhlar to take a photo of a sign she’d seen a few weeks ago …. a sign which had given her a benefit auction idea.
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.
Four Ways to Invest in Your Own Auction Fundraiser Success
How can you build a better auction fundraiser? Invest your time on these four critical areas.
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.
Benefit Auction Procurement Trend: Cocktail Instruction
Cocktails are popular, so consider including a cocktail-related item into your benefit auction procurement strategy. A cocktail instruction by a local bartender might be your ticket to a high-revenue item.
Speaking to Rotary Club of Fairfax about an auction fundraiser
Sherry spoke to the Rotary Club of Fairfax about fundraising auctions.
Auction fundraiser entertainment at a school auction: 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.
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.
