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Sep 07

Hybrid galas: How I’m taking bids from the virtual bidders

Sherry Truhlar 2 Comments

Over the last two years, the one big constant has been change.

I’ve had substantial changes take place in my work and personal life.  You may have, too.

When it comes to changes in fundraising galas, we covered ticketing strategies, VIP boxes, games, and other elements of virtual gala fundraisers in my Conversation series.  (My Virtual Gala Cheat Sheet is still a popular free download.)

And now, as we shift into yet another new gala style — hybrid galas — I’m finding myself making notes after each event to ensure the next one is even better.  I like to document what works well and what I’d do differently.

So right now, when it comes to recognizing the bidding virtual bidders at a hybrid event, here’s what I’m currently doing.

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About Sherry Truhlar

Fundraising auctioneer and educator, helping schools and nonprofits plan more profitable benefit auctions. A prolific writer for her own blog and other fundraising sites, she’s been covered in The Beacon-News, Town & Country Magazine, The Washington Post Magazine, Northern Virginia Magazine, Wiley's Special Events Galore!, AUCTIONEER, and other publications.

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Comments

  1. Rick Gallo says

    September 7, 2021 at 10:23 PM

    Hey Sherry…great post once again especially in this crazy fundraising climate. Got a question, has delay with the internet (or latency) been a factor at all for your hybrid events?

    Reply
    • Sherry Truhlar says

      September 8, 2021 at 2:04 PM

      Thus far, no delay. However I think this depends on the auction software used. I know I’ll learn more as the season progresses and will share then.

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