Here’s quite a spectacle to nab for your silent auction fundraiser
Harry Potter fans (and there’s no shortage of them at your benefit auction) will snap up tickets to Harry Potter, The Exhibition. A couple of passes to the traveling exhibit would be a popular addition to your silent auction.
Congrats to the finalists in the 2010 BizBash Chicago Event Style awards
Finalists for the 2010 BizBash Chicago Event Style awards have been announced. Some of the events had auctions … maybe one will win.
Silent auction entertainment? Maybe. For the 20-something crowd.
Some new technology geared for dance parties might actually be workable for a silent auction, especially those targeting Millennials.
I *love* silent auctions! But if fundraising is critical, opt for a live auction.
Sherry understands why groups like silent auctions, and she advocates that some groups keep them. But if you’re considering adding a new auction component to your event, opt for a live auction (not silent). Learn why in this post.
Wanna make more money in your silent auction? Re-read your descriptions. -Part 2
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 2 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.
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.
Auction ideas for vegetables
A group asked benefit auctioneer Sherry Truhlar how they could use vegetables in their benefit auction. Here’s what she came up with.
Use Signage to Tell Silent Auction Winners They Won & Need to Pay at Check-Out
A common question by guests is, “How will I know if I won anything in the silent auction?” This question is easily solved by using signage at your event. Here are some different options for how to create the signage and suggestions on the best places to display it.
The charity I see at charity auctions
Sherry tells a “feel-good” story about a man who attended one of her benefit auctions and gives 50% of his income to charity.
