2017
Volume 9 | Issue 19 – September 12, 2017 [BAI] Growing a public school auction
Volume 9 | Issue 18 – August 29, 2017 [BAI] Letting silent auction winners know they won
Volume 9 | Issue 17 – August 15, 2017 [BAI] Breaking every traditional auction “rule”
Volume 9 | Issue 16 – August 2, 2017 [BAI] When you hate acrylic stands in silent auctions
Volume 9 | Issue 15 – July 18, 2017 [BAI] This hospital foundation switches venues annually
Volume 9 | Issue 14 – July 4, 2017 [BAI] An easy-to-get jewelry donation from Kendra Scott
Volume 9 | Issue 13 – June 20, 2017 [BAI] New idea for silent auctions & raffles: Surprise Box
Volume 9 | Issue 12 – June 6, 2017 [BAI] The once-a-year offer, & skipping the silent for a FAN
Volume 9 | Issue 11 – May 23, 2017 [BAI] Classes, and ideas for carnival auction themes
Volume 9 | Issue 10 – May 9, 2017 [BAI] Reusable bid paddles help with storage and sponsors
Volume 9 | Issue 9 – April 25, 2017 [BAI] THE most popular trip I’m selling
Volume 9 | Issue 8 – April 11, 2017 [BAI] Using photo books. And a NEW class
Volume 9 | Issue 7 – March 28, 2017 [BAI] Better ballroom layouts
Volume 9 | Issue 6 – March 14, 2017 [BAI] Driving auction revenue in a car dealership
Volume 9 | Issue 5 – February 28, 2017 [BAI] I was busted by the photo police
Volume 9 | Issue 4 – February 14, 2017 [BAI] Big donation from an unlikely source (prison)
Volume 9 | Issue 3 – January 31, 2017 [BAI] Creative guest recognition at large auctions. Plus, new training.
Volume 9 | Issue 2 – January 17, 2017 [BAI] A cheap and interactive silent auction activity
Volume 9 | Issue 1 – January 3, 2017 [BAI] My website debacle. And a new procurement class.
2016
Volume 8 | Issue 25 – December 20, 2016 [BAI] Avoid “Auction Flu” over the holidays
Volume 8 | Issue 24 – December 6, 2016 [BAI] My HUGE sale. And let’s talk Cuba.
Volume 8 | Issue 23 – November 22, 2016 [BAI] Take the flowers; leave the auction centerpiece
Volume 8 | Issue 22 – November 8, 2016 [BAI] How to control an obnoxiously loud crowd
Volume 8 | Issue 21 – October 11, 2016 [BAI] 11 venue ideas for fundraising auctions
Volume 8 | Issue 20 – September 27, 2016 [BAI] Just doing it, even with baby steps
Volume 8 | Issue 19 – September 13, 2016 [BAI] The simplest way to raise money at the event
Volume 8 | Issue 18 – August 30, 2016 [BAI] Why using numbers is better than names
Volume 8 | Issue 17 – August 16, 2016 [BAI] Giving your auctioneer the boot
Volume 8 | Issue 16 – August 2, 2016 [BAI] Raising money at the family reunion
Volume 8 | Issue 15 – July 19, 2016 [BAI] The swear words of auctioneering
Volume 8 | Issue 14 – July 5, 2016 [BAI] Yea or nay on promoting vendors
Volume 8 | Issue 13 – June 21, 2016 [BAI] Solstice greetings. Here’s my fav auction layout
Volume 8 | Issue 12 – June 7, 2016 [BAI] Step right up to this circus-themed auction
Volume 8 | Issue 11 – May 24, 2016 [BAI] What’s up with online auctions?
Volume 8 | Issue 10 – May 10, 2016 [BAI] Sick of sit-down dinner galas? Here are options.
Volume 8 | Issue 9 – April 26, 2016 [BAI] How to sell big ticket items that nobody wants (EG: art?)
Volume 8 | Issue 8 – April 12, 2016 [BAI] What’s a reasonable checkout turnaround time?
Volume 8 | Issue 7 – March 29, 2016 [BAI] A ‘free’ item for school auctions, & webinars
Volume 8 | Issue 6 – March 15, 2016 [BAI] Managing sound in your silent auction
Volume 8 | Issue 5 – March 1, 2016 [BAI] Rewarding teachers with raffles, not registrations
Volume 8 | Issue 4 – February 16, 2016 [BAI] Is your live auction average? Compare it to these…
Volume 8 | Issue 3 – February 2, 2016 [BAI] Three ways to thank corporate sponsors
Volume 8 | Issue 2 – January 19, 2016 [BAI] Big weekend. Big money. Big business
Volume 8 | Issue 1 – January 5, 2016 [BAI] Firing webmasters, and grabbing 2 auction freebies
2015
Volume 7 | Issue 26 – December 22, 2015 [BAI] Revealed: The most popular school auction item of 2015
Volume 7 | Issue 25 – December 8, 2015 [BAI] Ice, ice baby: C-c-cold auction theme ideas
Volume 7 | Issue 24 – November 24, 2015 [BAI] You’ve never considered this: Exclusivity and your auctioneer
Volume 7 | Issue 23 – November 10, 2015 [BAI] Your silent auction layout with mobile bidding
Volume 7 | Issue 22 – October 27, 2015 [BAI] Like Back to the Future, this auction prediction came true
Volume 7 | Issue 21 – October 13, 2015 [BAI] Night at the Museum theme & nightmare skin
Volume 7 | Issue 20 – September 29, 2015 [BAI] Are you embarrassing your auction donors?
Volume 7 | Issue 19 – September 15, 2015 [BAI] What (if any) differences are between an auction catalog, preview catalog, ad book, addendum & program
Volume 7 | Issue 18 – September 1, 2015 [BAI] Five common gifts for auction guests
Volume 7 | Issue 17 – August 18, 2015 [BAI] Making jewelry stand out in the silent
Volume 7 | Issue 16 – August 4, 2015 [BAI] How to fix bad handwriting on bid sheets
Volume 7 | Issue 15 – July 21, 2015 [BAI] A chilly way to honor the gala honoree
Volume 7 | Issue 14 – July 7, 2015 [BAI] Where to start your opening bids
Volume 7 | Issue 13 – June 23, 2015 [BAI] Add this to your event. Every event.
Volume 7 | Issue 12 – June 9, 2015 [BAI] Five posts covering adult beverages
Volume 7 | Issue 11 – May 26, 2015 [BAI] Write on: Penning auction item descriptions
Volume 7 | Issue 10 – May 12, 2015 [BAI] How a creative theme attracted a new donor
Volume 7 | Issue 9 – April 28, 2015 [BAI] Video of an item sale
Volume 7 | Issue 8 – April 14, 2015 [BAI] A tip on selling wine in the auction
Volume 7 | Issue 7 – March 31, 2015 [BAI] Mapping it out on live auction trips
Volume 7 | Issue 6 – March 17, 2015 [BAI] Don’t do it: Names on silent auction bid sheets kills bidding
Volume 7 | Issue 5 – March 3, 2015 [BAI] The raging debate on names vs numbers
Volume 7 | Issue 4 – February 17, 2015 [BAI] Does it go in the silent auction or live?
Volume 7 | Issue 3 – February 3, 2015 [BAI] Auction displays for sporting events. And unicorns.
Volume 7 | Issue 2 – January 20, 2015 [BAI] Your best number of auction items (silent, live, and online)
Volume 7 | Issue 1 – January 6, 2015 [BAI] Why you should create an gala highlight reel
2014
Volume 6 | Issue 26 – December 23, 2014 [BAI] I bring you three gifts
Volume 6 | Issue 25 – December 9, 2014 [BAI] Better content for your auction catalog
Volume 6 | Issue 24 – November 25, 2014 [BAI] Getting your auctioneer to thank your donors
Volume 6 | Issue 23 – November 11, 2014 [BAI] Advice for silent auction chairs right now
Volume 6 | Issue 22 – October 28, 2014 [BAI] See those initials after my name? Who cares.
Volume 6 | Issue 21 – October 14, 2014 [BAI] An auctioneer and a planner walk into a bar
Volume 6 | Issue 20 – September 30, 2014 [BAI] Gwen Stefani will forget your name without this
Volume 6 | Issue 19 – September 16, 2014 [BAI] When famous people donate, should you announce it?
Volume 6 | Issue 18 – September 2, 2014 [BAI] How long should your silent auction be open?
Volume 6 | Issue 17 – August 19, 2014 [BAI] Your local hotel has a list of auction donors
Volume 6 | Issue 16 – August 5, 2014 [BAI] Creative ways to promote a gala honoree
Volume 6 | Issue 15 – July 22, 2014 [BAI] A simple tip to help activate a sponsorship
Volume 6 | Issue 14 – July 8, 2014 [BAI] Revealed: Fake memorabilia dominates charity auctions
Volume 6 | Issue 13 – June 24, 2014 [BAI] Silent auction display tip, Louisville, and Auction Camp next month
Volume 6 | Issue 12 – June 11, 2014 [BAI] “Fore” golf – Where to get goodie bag contents
Volume 6 | Issue 11 – May 27, 2014 [BAI] One example of an excellent event sponsorship (Porsche)
Volume 6 | Issue 10 – May 13, 2014 [BAI] Are you hating on your benefit auctioneer?
Volume 6 | Issue 9 – April 29, 2014 [BAI] One reason you might be having a hard time with procurement
Volume 6 | Issue 8 – April 15, 2014 [BAI] How to display concert/sporting tickets for top sales
Volume 6 | Issue 7 – April 1, 2014 [BAI] An easy trick to improve your raffle sales
Volume 6 | Issue 6 – March 18, 2014 [BAI] Cheap entertainment for your silent auction
Volume 6 | Issue 5 – March 4, 2014 [BAI] The 2 auction terms most confused by donors
Volume 6 | Issue 4 – February 18, 2014 [BAI] Getting your auction Group-on
Volume 6 | Issue 3 – February 4, 2014 [BAI] One tactic to grow your auction’s audience
Volume 6 | Issue 2 – January 21, 2014 [BAI] Planning tools loved by organized Auction Chairs
Volume 6 | Issue 1 – January 7, 2014 [BAI] Remembering Dad, and trendy auction colors
2013
Volume 5 | Issue 26 – December 24, 2013 [BAI] The FIRST auction request to make in January
Volume 5 | Issue 25 – December 10, 2013 [BAI] Using human psychology in your auction
Volume 5 | Issue 24 – November 27, 2013 [BAI] One tip for procuring donations in your pajamas
Volume 5 | Issue 23 – November 12, 2013 [BAI] 4Q silent auction items, and a master course in procurement
Volume 5 | Issue 22 – October 29, 2013 [BAI] More consignment than you bargained for. (And a free training.)
Volume 5 | Issue 21 – October 15, 2013 [BAI] Venue challenge: Ticket sales soar, and not everyone fits
Volume 5 | Issue 20 – October 1, 2013 [BAI] Procurement etiquette? Drat those last-minute donations.
Volume 5 | Issue 19 – September 17, 2013 [BAI] Vendor list for silent auction mobile bidding devices
Volume 5 | Issue 18 – September 3, 2013 [BAI] A little-known insight to read before you call an auctioneer
Volume 5 | Issue 17 – August 20, 2013 [BAI] How many people does it take to clerk a benefit auction?
Volume 5 | Issue 16 – August 6, 2013 [BAI] “Mirror, mirror on the silent auction table”
Volume 5 | Issue 15 – July 23, 2013 [BAI] Snazzy silent auction displays for American flags.
Volume 5 | Issue 14 – July 9, 2013 [BAI] Let’s talk about s-e-x: male vs female auctioneers
Volume 5 | Issue 13 – June 25, 2013 [BAI] The easy way to choose an auction theme
Volume 5 | Issue 12 – June 11, 2013 [BAI] The fruit your auction needs. (No, it’s not an apple.)
Volume 5 | Issue 11 – May 28, 2013 [BAI] Your snarky comments about auctioneers
Volume 5 | Issue 10 – May 14, 2013 [BAI] Where smart Auction Chairs spend their money
Volume 5 | Issue 9 – April 30, 2013 [BAI] What NOT to say at your auction (V.2) … and Roadshow update
Volume 5 | Issue 8 – April 16, 2013 [BAI] A startling silent auction … and should I visit your city?
Volume 5 | Issue 7 – April 2, 2013 [BAI] How to tap into those home parties for your auction
Volume 5 | Issue 6 – March 19, 2013 [BAI] How to be smart when accepting unsolicited auction items
Volume 5 | Issue 5 – March 5, 2013 [BAI] How to draw auction guests attention to your un-bid merchandise (one method)
Volume 5 | Issue 4 – February 19, 2013 [BAI] How to get auction guests to show up early
Volume 5 | Issue 3 – February 5, 2013 [BAI] Is your auctioneer angling for a “one night stand?”
Volume 5 | Issue 2 – January 22, 2013 [BAI] Which trip goes in the live?
Volume 5 | Issue 1 – January 8, 2013 [BAI] Keep your eye on these 2013 benefit auction trends
2012
Volume 4 | Issue 26 – December 25, 2012 [BAI] The song said it’s the most wonderful time of year.
Volume 4 | Issue 25 – December 11, 2012 [BAI] The most critical auction volunteer is NOT the Chair.
Volume 4 | Issue 24 – November 27, 2012 [BAI] Seriously? Flowers is the best idea you have?
Volume 4 | Issue 23 – November 13, 2012 [BAI] I’m not flirting. It’s called sales.
Volume 4 | Issue 22 – October 30, 2012 [BAI] School class project ideas for holiday-minded auction shoppers
Volume 4 | Issue 21 – October 16, 2012 [BAI] Do I hear a million (dollar idea) for your auction?
Volume 4 | Issue 20 – October 2, 2012 [BAI] How I broke the bed. (It’s not what you think.)
Volume 4 | Issue 19 – September 18, 2012 [BAI] Snag a “Behind the Scenes” TV Experiences for the auction
Volume 4 | Issue 18 – September 4, 2012 [BAI] Hand this auction marketing tool over to a Mom
Volume 4 | Issue 17 – August 21, 2012 [BAI] Item Procurement: Ten Tips for Getting Items Year Round
Volume 4 | Issue 16 – August 7, 2012 [BAI] Turning the hotel valet into gala auction upsellers
Volume 4 | Issue 15 – July 24, 2012 [BAI] What NOT to do when your bidder defaults on paying
Volume 4 | Issue 14 – July 10, 2012 [BAI] Why you SHOULDN’T have an auction
Volume 4 | Issue 13 – June 26, 2012 [BAI] Blood from turnips? Family reunion auctions begin…
Volume 4 | Issue 12 – June 12, 2012 [BAI] When guests leave early, is the auction too long?
Volume 4 | Issue 11 – May 29, 2012 [BAI] Are you saying it all wrong?
Volume 4 | Issue 10 – May 15, 2012 [BAI] How to get new guests eager to buy at your benefit
Volume 4 | Issue 9 – May 1, 2012 [BAI] An auction appeal video worth watching
Volume 4 | Issue 8 – April 17, 2012 [BAI] The trendy way to promote your auction
Volume 4 | Issue 7 – April 3, 2012 [BAI] Getting ‘down’ on the dance floor + 4 mistakes in your live
Volume 4 | Issue 6 – March 20, 2012 [BAI] Auction centerpieces that sell themselves
Volume 4 | Issue 5 – March 6, 2012 [BAI] Slinging drinks in the silent auction for silver
Volume 4 | Issue 4 – Feb. 21, 2012 [BAI] Here’s an “appeal”-ing video
Volume 4 | Issue 3 – Feb 7, 2012 – [BAI] Been there and bought the T-shirt?
Volume 4 | Issue 2 – January 24, 2012 – [BAI] a smokin’ good auction includes this
Volume 4 | Issue 1 – January 10, 2012 – [BAI] do you list item values in your auction catalog?
2011
Volume 3 | Issue 26 – December 27, 2011 [BAI] here’s an auction catalog idea for 2012
Volume 3 | Issue 25 – December 13, 2011 [BAI] The DIS advantage of more bidders
Volume 3 | Issue 24 – November 29, 2011 [BAI] I love these 5 items for seasonal auctions
Volume 3 | Issue 23 – November 15, 2011 [BAI] How to make your silent auction sing
Volume 3 | Issue 22 – November 1, 2011 [BAI] Sounds crazy, but tune into this station before soliciting auction donors
Volume 3 | Issue 21 – October 18, 2011 [BAI] Freebies & Facebooking (How to get fans to engage.)
Volume 3 | Issue 20 – October 4, 2011 [BAI] Where can you find benefit auction volunteers?
Volume 3 | Issue 19 – September 20, 2011 [BAI] One place to cut costs in your auction
Volume 3 | Issue 18 – September 6, 2011 [BAI] Silent auction bid sheets are na’ked without these
Volume 3 | Issue 17 – August 23, 2011 [BAI] School auctions too much work?
Volume 3 | Issue 16 – August 9, 2011 [BAI] I wish this was available to you, friend
Volume 3 | Issue 15 – July 26, 2011 [BAI] This one change reboots many auctions
Volume 3 | Issue 14 – July 12, 2011 [BAI] Are you a video star?
Volume 3 | Issue 13 – June 28, 2011 [BAI] Getting extra bang from your auction display
Volume 3 | Issue 12 – June 14, 2011 [BAI] Which comes first, your auction venue or theme?
Volume 3 | Issue 11 – May 31, 2011 [BAI] When it’s so loud you can’t hear yourself think
Volume 3 | Issue 10 – May 17, 2011 [BAI] To Consign or Not. Is your auction committee ready?
Volume 3 | Issue 9 – May 3, 2011 [BAI] Don’t set limits on your guests.
Volume 3 | Issue 8 – April 19, 2011 [BAI] How do you manage last-minute auction donations?
Volume 3 | Issue 7 – April 4, 2011 | [BAI] Can this new Google tool help your auction?
Volume 3 | Issue 6 – March 22, 2011 | [BAI] What’s the item’s value?
Volume 3 | Issue 5 – March 8, 2011 | [BAI] Need a little exposure?
Volume 3 | Issue 4 – February 22, 2011 | [BAI] Got Google? (And my concern with some online auctions)
Volume 3 | Issue 3 – February 8, 2011 | [BAI] “There she is, Ms. 2010 Item Guide” (And talkin’ sponsorships)
Volume 3 | Issue 2 – January 25, 2011 | [BAI] Making friends with the 40+ crowd at your auction
Volume 3 | Issue 1 – January 11, 2011| [BAI] Of Keurig, Facebook, & silent auction entertainment
2010
Volume 2 | Issue 26 – December 21, 2010 | The easiest way to schedule auction committee meetings
Volume 2 | Issue 25 – December 14, 2010 | Easy for you to say (but not me)
Volume 2 | Issue 24 – November 30, 2010 | Tips on auctioning trees, & how I was excited until …
Volume 2 | Issue 23 – November 16, 2010 | Planning for fun in your benefit auction
Volume 2 | Issue 22 – November 2, 2010 | Ready for your silent auction to go digital?
Volume 2 | Issue 21 – October 19, 2010 | Here’s where to get auction items
Volume 2 | Issue 20 – October 5, 2010 | Would you bid on spooky-cool services?
Volume 2 | Issue 19 – September 21, 2010 | It’s our birthday, but you get the gifts!
Volume 2 | Issue 18 – September 7, 2010 | When is it appropriate to blast sponsors?
Volume 2 | Issue 17 – August 24, 2010 | Is it a silent item, or a live?
Volume 2 | Issue 16 – August 10, 2010 | Oh don’t be so da&# cheap
Volume 2 | Issue 15 – July 27, 2010 | Gift ideas for your auction team
Volume 2 | Issue 14 – July 13, 2010 | It’s easy to give to the auction if you’re doing it anyway
Volume 2 | Issue 13 – June 29, 2010 | Auction success: Luck or state of mind?
Volume 2 | Issue 12 – June 15, 2010 | Here are 2 ways to change “auction luck”
Volume 2 | Issue 11 – June 1, 2010 | This Trend Can Boost Interest in Your Auction
Volume 2 | Issue 10 – May 18, 2010 | One way women use men (in an auction)
Volume 2 | Issue 9 – May 4, 2010 | Cultivate this personality trait for your auction
Volume 2 | Issue 8 – April 20, 2010 | The next best thing to reading someone’s mind
Volume 2 | Issue 7 – April 6, 2010 | Avoid confusing your bidder!
Volume 2 | Issue 6 – March 23, 2010 | Whatcha think about the lights?
Volume 2 | Issue 5 – March 9, 2010 | Can Google Grants help your benefit auction?
Volume 2 | Issue 4 – February 23, 2010 | You might get this twice. And it’s worth it.
Volume 2 | Issue 3 – February 7, 2010 | Your best friends on the procurement trail.
Volume 2 | Issue 2 – January 26, 2010 | Silent auction snafus costing you cash
2009
Volume 1 | Issue 17 – December 29, 2009 | More (auction-related) reasons to swoon over your volunteer fireman.
Volume 1 | Issue 16 – December 15, 2009 | How can your auction leave a lasting impression?
Volume 1 | Issue 15 – December 1, 2009 | Has this ever happened to you?
Volume 1 | Issue 14 – November 18, 2009 | Use the holidays to earn larger auction profits
Volume 1 | Issue 13 – November 3, 2009 | What’s really worth it?
Volume 1 | Issue 12 – October 20, 2009 | How to Pull Their Heartstrings
Volume 1 | Issue 11 – October 6, 2009 | Six Secrets to Selecting a Benefit Auctioneer
Volume 1 | Issue 10 – September 23, 2009 | 12 Ways to Market Your Benefit Auction Using Social Media
Volume 1 | Issue 9 – August 27, 2009 | The Perfect Number of Items to Sell in Your Live Auction
Volume 1 | Issue 8 – August 11, 2009 | Should You Sell Your Auction Centerpieces, or Just Give Them Away?
Volume 1 | Issue 7 – July 29, 2009 | The Little Auction on the Prairie
Volume 1 | Issue 6 – July 15, 2009 | If you think YOUR auction is loud, you should be with 1,000+ auctioneers!
Volume 1 | Issue 5 – July 10, 2009 | Chickens and snakes and dogs! Oh my!
Volume 1 | Issue 4 – July 2, 2009 | Should clients attend your auction?
Volume 1 | Issue 3 – June 18, 2009 | Avoiding Three Licensing Mistakes Which Could Shut Down Your Auction
Volume 1 | Issue 2 – June 3, 2009 | Four Ways to Invest in Your (Benefit Auction) Success
Volume 1 | Issue 1 – May 20, 2009 | The Economy & Your Auction