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Virtual Auction Services

Virtual event auctioneer Sherry Truhlar in front of green screen at a virtual auction eventCOVID-19 dramatically changed the approach to fundraisers in 2020.

Our life has changed – but your mission hasn’t.

Your work is still important.

There are still needs to fund.

And nonprofit experts all agree — fundraising should NOT stop!

Enter the year of the virtual gala.

Starting spring 2020, fundraising auctioneer Sherry Truhlar became a VIRTUAL fundraising auctioneer.

On one busy evening in May 2020, she was running multiple virtual auction events back-to-back — from her home studio.

If your nonprofit or school canceled its spring event — or is worried about its future fundraiser — let’s talk about an interactive virtual gala.

As with any new industry, your options are evolving each day.

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Virtual event auctioneer sherry truhlar running a shelter in place virtual gala fundraiserHere are 4 ways Red Apple Auctions can assist you right now with a virtual auction event.

1. FREE RESOURCES

For an in-depth resource, attendees rave about the “Conversation Series,” which I started hosting in March 2020.  It’s called, “The Next 6 Months: Setting a Gala Strategy in Light of COVID-19,”

Watch actual videos of virtual galas with commentary by me.  Conversation 1, 2, and 3 are all available as recordings.  Upon registering for the recordings, you’ll be invited to future Conversations, too.  Consider pouring your favorite beverage and setting aside ~4 hours to take advantage of this education.

For bite-sized content, clients have been sending my blog videos to Board members and committee chairs to open the discussion of a virtual gala.  Subscribe to Benefit Auction Ideas to be alerted to new posts.

Meanwhile, here are few of the past ones.

  • My prediction? We will have no in-person galas in 2020.
  • Thoughts on creating a donor-centric virtual gala
  • Beyond financial goals, what should you be measuring at your virtual gala?
  • Go virtual, cancel or reschedule? It’s tied to your “why.”
  • Understanding attendance at your virtual gala.
  • Auctioneer -created videos that support your online auction.
  • What’s your gala plan for 2020?  Here’s what I think.
Screenshot of virtual gala auctioneer Sherry Truhlar in front of Red Apple Auctions' logo
2. CONSULTING

If you need some advice, consulting is an option.

We’ll cover whatever topic is puzzling you.

For instance, a Boston arts organization was stumped as to which software would be best for its virtual event.  They couldn’t quite grasp how the back-end process would work, either.

I pointed them in the direct of free software that met their modest needs, yet allowed them to ensure money was collected and guests had a positive online experience.

Screenshot of a virtual gala fundraiser
3.  VIRTUAL GALA AUCTION SERVICES

Whether you’re planning a shelter-in-place gala whereby everyone safely participates from their own home, or if you want to test the limits with a small group event at a studio, or you want a hybrid using the latest live -streaming auction software, Red Apple Auctions has been there and done it.

As one of the first virtual event auctioneers in the USA, Sherry Truhlar will work with you to understand the various styles.  You’ll be confident in making a decision that is appropriate for your mission and audience.  Schedule a sales call.

Would you like to see how I work to engage the crowd during a virtual gala?  Here’s one video.

 

4.  ALL-IN-ONE AUCTION SERVICES

Red Box with bow and dollar sign for The Virtual Gala Fundraiser in a Box programWant to sign on the dotted line and have everything you need to run a virtual gala wrapped up neatly with a bow?

That’s our Virtual Gala Fundraiser in a Box program.  You get the A/V technology, A/V support, pre-event consulting, auction software, on-air host and wrap-around services to run your virtual gala fundraiser.  It’s a “virtually perfect” solution.

Learn more about this all-inclusive, get-it-done virtual auction program.

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What auction planners say

Sherry, oh, Sherry! You were an invaluable asset to this year’s gala. With your assistance we were able to add so many new elements that truly made a difference in taking our event to another level. This year was the most successful yet! Everyone loved you and the amazing energy that you brought to the event. We look forward to having you again in 2018!

Krystal Fenwick
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Thank you so much for the outstanding job you did for us on April 1! I have received so much positive feedback from so many who attended. You even earned Sister Suzan’s (our Vice-Principal) seal of approval! Safe travels to all your many events and thank you for making our biggest fundraiser of the year our best ever!

Diane Albano, Director of Development
St. Joseph Academy Catholic High School (St. Augustine, FL)
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Sherry is flexible and easy to work with. She gives honest feedback and advice throughout the planning and implementation process. Without a doubt, Sherry and Red Apple Auctions has helped take our annual fundraising event to the next level.

Beckie Middendorf, Development Director and Janet Gulla, Development Coordinator
St. Henry District High School (Erlanger, KY)
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Sherry is “on board” from day one of auction planning, works closely with our steering committee and is only just a phone call away. The night of the auction, we toss her the keys and let her drive the event! We are never disappointed!

Charly Ryan, Director of Institutional Advancement
The Academy of the Holy Cross (Kensington, MD)
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I was very fortunate to have Red Apple on board for my first auction. Working with Sherry was invaluable. She provided guidance at every phase of planning, from procurement on forward – and she challenged us to make our event more ambitious and more successful at every stage. Thank you, Sherry!

Pete Goldlust, Director of Development
Oak Hill School (Eugene, OR)
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If your auction needs to upgrade, call any auctioneer you find on Google. But if you want your auction to be impressive, meaningful, and profitable, you need to call Sherry.

Erin Banda
2016 NYUMBANI Board member
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The auction was entertaining .. proactive … the crowd was involved and felt a part of it,” he said, emphasizing, “The entertainment value was huge.

Darrell, a long-time attendee
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We plan on booking Red Apple Auctions much earlier for our next event so we can take advantage of more of the pre-event offerings.

Nicole Carr, Director of Grants and Special Events
The Ivymount School (Rockville, MD)
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Sherry, personally, I can’t even begin to tell you the immense amount of positive feedback that I received having YOU (and Darby) there with is this year! Some of the tidbits: You added EXCITEMENT and ENTERTAINMENT… You added EXPERTISE and FUN… You helped the evening FLOW, in a wonderful and positive direction… You were FUN,… Read The Rest “Anne Livaudais Knudsen, 5th year gala co-chair”

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Aren’t KK and Michael a cute couple? They liked that I “moved the crowd along … kept the crowd engaged but wasn’t obtrusive or invasive. We were able to talk but still keep track of what was going on.”

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You have NO idea of how many people came up to me (I know Julie as well) and said, ‘That auctioneer was incredible … she engaged the crowd, … she got the bidders to bid without being rude/pushing, … I loved observing her, I just watched her, … she did a great job.’ It was… Read The Rest “Staci Meruvia”

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Geri said: “Great job of getting potential donors in the room to step up to the plate and not feel guilty or bad about it. They actually wanted to give more … and that’s not something I’ve seen in many other auctioneers.” The following year, she herself ‘stepped up’ and became one of the gala… Read The Rest “Geri”

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Irene attended one of my New Hampshire auctions and assumed I must be a radio personality — until I started to chant that fast talk. “I’ve been to this event before with a couple of other auctioneers,” she said, “Your ability to get personal with people in a way that isn’t intimidating — men, women,… Read The Rest “Irene”

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Most product & consulting remarks are found on their respective webpages, but I’ve listed two below so you’re assured my products are as spot-on as my auctioneering.   Not only was our 2013 auction a blast, but our Washington, D.C. public school raised $67,000 — that’s $25,000 more than last year! The evening went off… Read The Rest “Carolyn Kahn-Hall and Andrea Del Vecchio”

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As a former Fox News Anchorwoman, I am often called on to perform at auctions. So, I know first-hand that auctioneering can be a difficult job. Sherry Truhlar is one of the best in the business. She is skillful at managing an audience and keeping them focused on the task at hand – which is… Read The Rest “Cynthia Steele Vance”

Cynthia Steele Vance
Guest at The Potomac School 2014 auction (McLean, VA)
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