Wanna make more money in your silent auction? Re-read your descriptions. -Part 1
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.
Auction Tips for Selling Art in your Fundraiser – Part 1
Art can be a tough sell at an auction fundraiser. In this post, Virginia auctioneer Sherry Truhlar, CMP, BAS gives some pointers on how to sell it. This is Part 1.
Auction Item Idea for Procurement: Sleigh Ride
Ah, it’s that time of year when a sleigh ride might be on your activity list. Before you leave the premises, be sure to ask for a donation for your auction.
About last night… More proof these auction ideas work!
On the spur of the moment, a Red Apple Auctions consulting client is motivated to ask for a sponsorship for her public school auction. And it worked!
Silent auction item or live auction item: Does it matter where it’s sold?
What is the difference between selling an auction item in a live auction versus a silent auction? The way it’s marketed and the final sales price. This post gives an example of how one item fared.
Proof of silent auction ideas that work: Revisiting Printer’s Plates
Newspaper printer’s plates make for interesting silent auction items at your benefit auction fundraiser. Here’s an example of what they can look like.
Alpha Phi of San Diego State University’s Red Dress Charity Auction
A trip to San Diego to learn about sales techniques turns out to be an opportunity for benefit auctioneer Sherry Truhlar to observe an auction set-up conducted by Alpha Phi sorority of San Diego State University.
Creating vertical silent auction displays without using acrylic stands
If your silent auction display budget doesn’t allow for you to buy acrylic silent auction stands, here are ideas for other options.
