Auction Tips for Selling Art in your Fundraiser – Part 2
Art can be a tough sell at an auction fundraiser. In this post, Washington, DC-based fundraising auctioneer Sherry Truhlar gives some pointers on how to sell it. This is Part 2 of the 2-part post.
In the dead of winter, a Beach Ball-themed school auction sounds grand!
The idea of heading to the beach during the middle of winter sounds idyllic. This school auction captured the sand-and-surf feel with their theme: Beach Ball.
Treasures of the Deep: An Auction Theme Plays off Underwater Mysteries
An underwater theme entranced the auction crew at this fundraiser. “Treasures of the Deep” was truly a site to behold!
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.
About last night… More proof these auction ideas work!
On the spur of the moment, a Red Apple Auctions consulting client is motivated to ask for a sponsorship for her public school auction. And it worked!
Auction Procurement Tip: Use Your Location to Help Make Connections to Celebrities
When you have your sensors up, you can find auction donations everywhere you go. In this post, benefit auctioneer Sherry Truhlar talks about a donation idea she concocted while attending a Pink Martini concert. She offers suggestions on ways you can connect with celebrities just by virtue of “where you are.”
Fundraising auction entertainment idea: Portrait Photography
Want a nice headshot or group photo of your staff? Maybe a good snapshot of your auction committee? Hire a portrait photographer to take photos onsite at your fundraising auction gala.
FREEBIE teleclass: 5 Myths Holding You Back from Making Big Money in Your Fundraiser Auction
Sherry is hosting another FREEBIE teleclass! This one is on the Five Myths Held by Auction Chairs and will be held on Wednesday, December 2, 2009.
Silent auction item or live auction item: Does it matter where it’s sold?
What is the difference between selling an auction item in a live auction versus a silent auction? The way it’s marketed and the final sales price. This post gives an example of how one item fared.
