In this video, learn how a very simple tool can help you dramatically improve your auction raffle sales AND keep guests happily shopping in your silent auction. Watch the video below. ================ Raffles can vastly improve their takes when you make simple changes, like the suggestion I gave in this video. And for more advanced raffle help, here's your resource. In this 90-minute training, you'll learn how and why some raffles are top-performing. You'll even get some bonuses ... like ... Read On >
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VIDEO: Buying a prize for a raffle? Consider Woot!
This company has a clever business model, fun website, and GREAT deals. As I reviewed the site, I saw many prize ideas for a raffle and included suggestions in the video. If you need to buy a raffle prize because your procurement efforts haven't yielded the perfect prize, this could be a useful website. Watch the video below. ================ For more advanced raffle help, here's your resource. In this 90-minute training, you'll learn how and why some raffles are top-performing. You'll ... Read On >
Quick on the draw: Jerome wins an Immy
Some men are known to have a ready supply of pick-up lines. But what about "sell" lines? One of my benefit auction team members has a number of "sell" lines. He uses them when he's selling raffle tickets, which is an activity he LOVES to do over any other benefit auction task. His name is Jerome. If he's worked your benefit auction, you've seen him in action. When his standard sell lines stop working, Jerome has been known to up the ante by tempting guests with another one of his ... Read On >
VIDEO: Fundraising auction ideas using vegetables
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. ... Read On >
VIDEO: Making it fun so auction volunteers buy-in and work
Volunteers are eager to work when they have a good time. New auction games and raffles in your event is one way to add fun to the gala. But dang it -- in the video below, I allude to a Volkswagen project called The Fun Theory Project. I don't describe it well. So BEFORE you watch my video, it's worth it to watch one or two of these videos. You'll love 'em! The Fun Theory Project - Stairs over escalator The Fun Theory Project - Motivating construction workers The Fun Theory Project - ... Read On >