A common mistake in silent auctions is the failure to provide a clear, comprehensive description of the item for sale. Guests won’t bid the big bucks unless they know what they’re buying! Here is Part I of this series.
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.
When it comes to raising money, children have a universal appeal. Here are two ways to incorporate kids into your charity auction, even if they aren’t physically at the event.
When it comes to raising money, children have a universal appeal. Here are two ways to incorporate kids into your charity auction, even if they aren’t physically at the event.
Benefit auctioneer Sherry Truhlar talks with an artist to get his opinion on benefit auction donations related to art.
Selling a puppy is a popular benefit auction item in Washington, D.C. charity auctions. To ensure the creature finds a “forever home,” here are some pointers.
A drive through Washington, D.C. prompted benefit auctioneer Sherry Truhlar to take a photo of a sign she’d seen a few weeks ago …. a sign which had given her a benefit auction idea.
Looking for some entertainment ideas for your charity auction? For a western-themed auction, consider a mechanical bull. It was a popular activity at this fundraising auction for an all-boys private Catholic school.
Raffles are common activities at benefit auctions. This simple idea will help your volunteers sell more tickets and ensure your guests remain in a jovial mood to buy.