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.
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.
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.
