PODCAST: Are fall charity auction dates better than spring dates?
In this podcast, benefit auctioneer Sherry Truhlar explains her preference for fall charity auctions over spring auction dates.
PODCAST: Are fall charity auction dates better than spring dates? Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadPODCAST: How to Successfully Sell a Puppy in Your Auction Fundraiser
In this podcast, benefit auctioneer Sherry Truhlar talks about selling a puppy and the steps to take to ensure the dog finds a “forever home.”
PODCAST: How to Successfully Sell a Puppy in Your Auction Fundraiser Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadHow to Successfully Sell a Puppy in Your Auction Fundraiser
Selling a puppy is a popular item at many an auction fundraiser. To ensure the dog finds a “forever home,” here are pointers.
12 Ways to Use Social Media (e.g. Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn) to Market your Auction Fundraiser
Your auction publicity volunteer will love this list of 12 ready-to-use ideas on what to post on social media sites like Twitter, LinkedIn, or Facebook.
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.
