Seeking some suggestions on how to keep your gala trendy? Here are five ideas I've spotted that you might want to keep your eye on. Watch the video below. https://youtu.be/4IySMEi99OQ ... Read On >
Administration
How smart planners get more done before 9 AM than the Army does all day
With this headline and my physical proximity to the Pentagon, a bunch of men in uniform could be knocking on my door later today. (If I could only be so lucky...) But knowing auction planners, my provocative headline is only a tad tongue-in-cheek. (If you're scratching your head, watch the Army commercial.) When you're organizing an auction with thousands of details, time is precious. Despite the pressure, some of the most fun people I know plan benefits. They are creative, interactive, and ... Read On >
VIDEO: Are fall charity auction dates better than spring dates?
A client called and wanted an opinion. "Should we move our date from fall to spring?" Personally, I think autumn charity auctions have a few advantages over spring dates. https://youtu.be/-gic0GQz_EI ... Read On >
Five ways to refresh a tired fundraising auction
The 1993 movie Groundhog Day is one of my favorites. The lead character finds himself stuck in a time loop, reliving the same day over and over. At first he enjoys it, giving in to his base desires hour and hour, knowing that the clock resets at midnight. Eventually he becomes bored with his selfish ways and finds greater satisfaction in helping others. His new attitude breaks the spell and he returns to a normal life. Some fundraising galas are a lot like the concept in that movie. ... Read On >
“CliffsNotes” – The most popular benefit auction ideas of 2010
While 2011 still has that new-year smell, I thought I'd do some quick "by the numbers" work. As a regular writer (at least one post per week), I was curious to see which of my 2010 missives ranked most popular on the blog. What were the benefit auction ideas that you, the readers, liked? If you've landed on my site and have no time for wasting, dive into these. It's my CliffsNotes version of the Red Apple Auctions 2010 blog. Your colleagues in the auction stratosphere found these to be ... Read On >