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VIDEO: Where to get charity auction items

Where do you get items for your charity auction? Most people ask for donations. But there are two other ways: consignors or renting an acquisitions database.

Add pizzazz to your silent auction items with these ideas

Enjoy these three silent auction procurement videos to show you how to add pizazz to your gala this year.

PODCAST: Benefit auction item idea – Restaurant dining at the chef’s table

In this podcast, charity auctioneer Sherry Truhlar explains why this is likely to be one of the most popular items in your auction.

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Benefit auction item idea: Restaurant dining at the chef’s table

Chef’s tables make great benefit auction donations. Charity auctioneer Sherry Truhlar explains what it is and why it’s popular over other restaurant tables.

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