Charity auctioneer grabs a video camera to express her gratitude to a nonprofit

A charity auction client was celebrating a success and sent me a gift. I didn’t pick up a note card to say “thanks,” but instead grabbed my video camera.

VIDEO: Insurance for your benefit auction ain’t a bad idea

The theft of a donated item leads charity auctioneer Sherry Truhlar to write about four types of insurance for benefit auctions.

VIDEO: Are you ready to add an online auction fundraiser to your gala?

Is your auction gala ready to add an online auction component? Here are ideas on when to add an online auction into your fundraising bag of tricks.

PODCAST: Do your guests care whether you’ve hired a professional charity auctioneer?

They might not be telling you directly, but your guests are hoping you’ll hire a professional charity auctioneer.

Do your guests care whether you’ve hired a professional charity auctioneer?

They might not be telling you directly, but your guests are hoping you’ll hire a professional charity auctioneer.

Oh New York, *must* your auction venue be that exquisite?

Is it worth spending big bucks on your charity auction’s venue? Benefit auctioneer Sherry Truhlar considers options.

Are you ready to add an online auction fundraiser to your gala?

Is your auction gala ready to add an online auction component? Here are ideas on when to add an online auction into your fundraising bag of tricks.

PODCAST: Insurance For Benefit Auctions Isn’t A Bad Idea

The theft of a donated item leads charity auctioneer Sherry Truhlar to write about four types of insurance for benefit auctions.

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.

How to Find a Fundraising Auctioneer for your Charity Auction

Never hired a charity auctioneer? If you’re unfamiliar with the process, you’ll appreciate some advice on how to go about finding and hiring the best benefit auctioneer for your charity.