I'm often asked for charity auction gift bag ideas and here are some thoughts rooted in examples from the for-profit sector. This is a clever corporate marketing technique that can be adapted to your charity auction to ensure your gala leaves a warm, lasting impression in the minds of your auction guests. To set this up, here are two stories. Story #1: The unexpected message in a bag. I bought a pair of shoes at Shoe Woo. When I got a home and took the shoes out of the bag, a ... Read On >
Benefit Auctions Blog
Could you host a charity auction in a shopping mall?
One of my clients is scrambling as she looks at new charity auction venues. Last year, she booked a restaurant for her nonprofit’s December luncheon fundraiser. Two weeks ago the restaurant called her, mortified. Due to a glitch in their new scheduling system, they inadvertently double-booked the space. Her group is no longer able to use the venue. My client is now trying to find a new location. She's also researching the implications and penalties which will affect her organization if she ... Read On >
Auction team member Julie sings the opera. (Sort of.)
Red Apple Auctions' team member Julie has been featured in this blog before for her ability to snag fabulous trips, experiences, and merchandise in sweepstakes competitions. We're going to throw a little more love her way as she's putting her songwriting prowess on the line by competing in Placido Domingo's "Opera in the Outfield" here in D.C. at Washington Nationals Baseball Park on September 19, 2010. The contest asks fans to write opera-inspired lyrics to the tune of "Take Me Out to the ... Read On >
NYC benefit auctions – Prepare your entries for Style Awards
BizBash is now accepting online entries for the 2010 New York Event Style Awards. If you're running any benefit auctions in the city that never sleeps, get into gear. The deadline is September 24, 2010. Just last Wednesday the finalists for the Windy City awards were announced. I spotted a few Chicago charity auctions among the group. Now I'm hoping to see some stellar submissions from NYC benefit auctions, too. The online entry form claims to be easy, so head to BizBash New York's website ... Read On >
Harry Potter items sure to create a spectacle as silent auction items
The Harry Potter enterprise isn't just about books, movies and merchandise. It's also got a robust business in the "exhibition" area. Harry Potter, The Exhibition has been making the circuit showcasing all the cool stuff that goes into making the wizardry onscreen. It's a traveling, behind-the-scenes museum for the movie franchise. Scoring a couple of tickets to the uber-popular franchise's traveling exhibit would be a sweet item to add to your silent auction fundraiser. Chicago and Boston ... Read On >