Congratulations to "Radiant Orchid." From a field of millions, she's been chosen by Pantone to be the 2014 color of the year. You'll soon see this color popping up in clothing, makeup, toys, fabrics ... even websites. To my untrained eye, my 2013 / 2014 website color theme even uses shades of this color. And don't be surprised if you see it in a few fundraising auction themes, either. (For dozens of ideas and photos easily organized to help you with auction themes, centerpieces, and decor, ... Read On >
Theme
The right charity venues make selecting the school auction theme easy
A couple of years ago I spoke at an event in St. Louis and talked with the Silver Rails Event Center in La Plata, MO. It's a railroad-themed inn and railroad museum (based on an 1800s railroad depot), located on the historic Wabash line. I've written before about unusual venues for benefit auctions. As the event coordinator told me about her railroad-inspired space, it brought to mind another story. Here's a penny-pinching, common-sense suggestion ... If you want guests to walk into a themed ... Read On >
Making other colors green with envy, Emerald is chosen as 2013’s official color
If you're tiring of traditional benefit auction themes, one option is to bypass the obvious choices and go with a color. For instance, emerald. I'm talking about PANTONE® 17-5641 TCS Emerald: the official color of 2013. (You say you didn't know there was an official color? I didn't either, until 2011.) Pantone describes the color as "“Lively. Radiant. Lush… A color of elegance and beauty that enhances our sense of well-being, balance and harmony." Two other words they used to evoke imagery ... Read On >
PODCAST: Funky sound systems match your benefit auction theme
Incorporating a theme into your benefit auction is optional, but having a sound system is required.If you want to have both a great theme and a kickin'sound system to match, you should know that some companies offer pretty slick sound systems.Listen to the podcast below. ... Read On >
Funky sound systems match your benefit auction theme
My recent articles in Benefit Auction Ideas (my twice-a-month ezine) have focused on suggestions for great benefit auction themes. In this post, I'm moving this theme concept in a new direction. Some elements of your gala are optional; others are required. Having a theme is optional. Offering items that people want - and guests with money to buy them - is required. A sound system falls into that latter category. It's required, even for small crowds. (I once used an at-home "toy" karaoke ... Read On >