Imagine you're walking through the mall. Banana Republic is on the left. Crate and Barrel is on the right. In the middle are kiosks. Kiosks are those mini-stores. They are movable carts which never move. Kiosk workers hawk products like Rosetta Stone language training CDs, NeatReceipts for businessmen on-the-go, and bejeweled faux hair clip ponytails to transform any girl into a rock star. Some kiosks workers push into the crowd to fish for clients. “Sit down,” invites the young man selling a ... Read On >
Turning Millennials into cutting-edge benefit auction volunteers
I read an interesting article about Millennials in Delta's May 2010 Sky magazine. "The M Factor" (written by generational speakers Lynne Lancaster and David Stillman) examined how Millennials were impacting the workplace. Although 'Millennials on the job' was the focus of their article, the points made are applicable to benefit auctions. I know you're managing volunteers as part of your auction responsibilities, so I'm going to apply the authors' findings to how you can attract this group ... Read On >
Venetian masks used as auction centerpieces
At a nonprofit auction, the Venetian masks made for a lovely auction centerpiece. Venice is one of the most popular auction themes I see. Maybe it's the city's canals, its Carnival, or just the Italian culture in general that seems to capture our imaginations. At every Venice-themed auction I've worked, masks have been incorporated into the decor. At this fundraiser, the masks had a predominant role in the auction centerpieces. Each centerpiece showcased lovely half-masks. Many of the ... Read On >
My 100% guarantee on this benefit auction seminar
UPDATE: These trainings have passed. To keep abreast of future calls, subscribe to Benefit Auction Ideas. ++++++ If you're seeking benefit auction ideas, this is one of those no-brainer events to attend. For those of you living in the Washington, D.C. / Baltimore / Delaware corridor, I invite you to meet me in Wilmington, DE tomorrow and Baltimore, MD on Wednesday. Spots are limited in both locations, though we have a few more in Baltimore than in Wilmington. In a hurry? Register here for ... Read On >
Headline entertainment idea for your nonprofit auction – A Belle of Broadway
And in those 30 minutes, she made me a lifelong fan. She's at an age (born in 1933) when many women would not comfortable showing their arms or their legs. But this gal still has the body and the shimmy to prove it. Or maybe she has the shimmy, and the body to prove it. At any rate, the Red Apple Auctions team was excited to perform on the same stage as Chita at the nonprofit auction last night. No wonder she was on so many Broadway marquees: Chicago, West Side Story, Kiss of the ... Read On >