Catchy fundraising video on the size of the non-profit industry: Know Your Sector
Although this isn’t specific to fundraising auctions, this video is specific to the non-profit sector and is a certain “must watch” for employees of non-profits. It uses impressive statistics, animation, and music to make its point: the non-profit is a big. REALLY big.
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.
Oprah’s leaving daytime. Time to request tickets for your auction fundraisers
Oprah has effectively turned in her resignation letter to CBS and will be leaving The Oprah Winfrey Show at the end of 2011. That means non-profit auction committees have around 18 months left to try and secure one of the top-selling auction items of all times.
Charity Auction Tips to Conquer a Loud Crowd at your Auction Fundraiser
Got a loud crowd at your charity auction? Here are some techniques for ensuring your rowdy group doesn’t interfere with the fundraising mission of the night.
Outlandish marketing for your benefit auction? Not really.
In this post, Sherry talks about borrowing some “in your face” New York marketing strategies for your benefit auction.
Speaking to Rotary Club of Fairfax about an auction fundraiser
Sherry spoke to the Rotary Club of Fairfax about fundraising auctions.
Should the People You Serve Be Invited to Your Non Profit Auction?
What is the purpose of your benefit auction? If the focus is fundraising, non-profits should think twice before inviting their clients to the event.
Recessions are a time to step up your game when hosting an auction fundraiser
Sherry gives some strategies for working smarter on your benefit auction in a challenging economy.
Fundraising auctions on Saturday are popular, but what day should you hold your benefit auction?
Does it matter what day of the week you hold your benefit auction? Not really. But here’s a look at what days are most popular for any given type of fundraising auction.
