One of my food-related charities asked me for some suggestions on how they might incorporate the almighty vegetable into their gala. I revisited some previous events for ideas and here's what I shared with them. Any of you wondering if these fundraising auction ideas would work for fruit should know that -- yes, of course. ;) Watch the video below. https://youtu.be/qW57kjEnvdM ... Read On >
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PODCAST: Selling a dog at the benefit auction? Take steps to protect the animal.
Selling a dog is often a popular item in live auctions, but you'll need to take steps to protect the puppy to ensure he gets a great start with his family. In this podcast, learn some tips of what to include with the sale to help ease the transition. Listen to the podcast below. ... Read On >
Selling a puppy at the benefit auction? Take steps to protect the dog.
This past weekend I was browsing through dog rescue sites looking for "my" dog (I can't wait to adopt!) and it jogged my memory to write this post. In Benefit Auction Ideas, I've written before about the selling of a benefit auction puppy. There's a proper way to present the animal. We covered selecting the perfect breed for your group, what to refrain from doing, and other tips. I'm not going to re-hash that content here, but I do want to offer some ideas on how you can protect the ... Read On >
Holiday trees increase benefit auction revenues
If you're looking to boost benefit auction revenues and your event is late November or December, your acquisitions strategy could include decorated holiday trees. Here are some ideas. 1. At one school auction gala, one of the live auction items was a tree decorated with 100 $1 scratch-off lottery tickets. Not only is the winning bidder buying a lovely tree, but with a hundred scratch-off tickets, the bidder could be taking home a goldmine. 2. At another school auction, the student-decorated ... Read On >
Where to get charity auction items
Wondering where to get charity auction items? If you’re new to auction fundraisers, you might not realize all of your options. There are three primary ways to secure items. 1. The traditional way is to ask friends, family, and businesses for donated items. This is the most common approach and generally the best because it garners you the greatest returns. The donor might give you a product from their place of business, agree to let you sell a one week stay in their ... Read On >