PODCAST – A smart way to cut costs in your fundraising auction catalog

Charity auction theme idea: Money and Banking

A silent and live auction was part of a fundraising roast honoring a local banker. The theme was button-up conservative. View these photos for auction theme ideas.

A smart way to cut costs in your fundraising auction catalog

One of fundraising auctioneer Sherry Truhlar’s clients dropped the auction catalog print costs from $14,000 to $7900. Read this post to see how she did it.

Creative non-floral centerpiece at a “Night at the Museum” auction fundraiser

A “Night at the Museum” benefit auction had a creative non-floral centerpiece.

PODCAST: Avoiding Three Licensing Mistakes Which Could Hurt Your Fundraising Auction

In this podcast, benefit auctioneer Sherry Truhlar covers three common licensing mistakes for fundraising auctions.

Avoiding Three Licensing Mistakes Which Could Hurt Your Fundraising Auction

No one wants their fundraising auction shut down because they misunderstood a law. Here are three common licensing mistakes.

Fundraising auction ideas for vegetables

A group asked benefit auctioneer Sherry Truhlar how they could use vegetables in their fundraising auction. She put on her thinking cap and shared what she knew to be true.

Free teleclass on how to negotiate your fundraising auction venue contract

Another free teleclass training! This ~60-minute class will build your confidence around negotiating venue contracts. We’ll teach you about five key areas you’ll want to include or change when signing an offsite venue contract.

One economic perk – hotels now offer discounts.

Hotels are offering some incentives, and here’s how your benefit auction could take advantage of them.