Silent auction procurement is more difficult this year, but I’ve got a tip for you. Your neighbors have items your guests will buy, and they are giving them away. Buy Nothing sites facilitate that generosity. Some of those items are silent auction-worthy. To give you a flavor of the site, here are a few items I saw listed in just the last few days. Watch the video to learn more about this resource. https://youtu.be/1fvn746KjDU ... Read On >
Virtual gala idea: An outsourced foodie experience
A common entertainment activity added to virtual galas has been a mixology class. In 2022, I think it's time to time to do something different. Some gala chairs are preparing to host their third annual online fundraiser. If that sounds like you -- and you haven't made any adjustments since your initial event -- it's time too add some fresh virtual gala ideas. That's why I was pleased to notice this promotion in my recent Zingerman's catalog. Zingerman's is a company I've used for ... Read On >
$200 VIP Upgrade Experience Box (Wow Box) from a small school
Given the timing of this post (landing between Christmas and New Year's Eve), I wasn't planning on sharing much in the way of substance. But then I came across this video from spring 2020 that had not yet been posted. Wow Boxes, also called VIP boxes, are a uniquely virtual gala element. It turns out virtual galas are still going to be happening in spring 2022 -- at least for some groups. A few spring clients have already moved their gala date to later in 2022 as they try to dodge the ... Read On >
What to do NOW, to make 2022 auction procurement easier
I share this auction procurement tip nearly every year in November or December. This is the season when we'll be gathering with friends and family, catching up on the last year (or maybe catching up on the last two years, given that many didn't get together in 2020). As you learn about what others have been pursuing in the way of interests, hobbies, or purchases, make note of what might be worthwhile to inquire about later, when it's time to ramp up your acquisition efforts. * A ... Read On >
Changes to consider for your 2022 auction gala
We're headed back to the ballroom in 2022. My clients are planning in-person galas for next year, but that doesn't mean they have stopped considering the impact of COVID-19. Instead, they are making adjustments to manage concerns from guests. Overall, there's a strong desire to host the event in-person. I’m seeing adjustments being made to the live auction, silent auction, entertainment, and venue layout. I don't know that I'd call these auction trends because I suspect some of these ... Read On >