This is a little late in the game to publish (the signing event happened May 7, 2013), but I had to get this in print. (I was en route to California when this all went down, and simply lacked the time to acknowledge one of my talented benefit auction associates!) If you've had any of my floor crew work your gala, you know how frickin' awesome they are at selling your stuff, be that silent auction items or raffle tickets. Jerome is also talented in all-things-art. (You might want to read a ... Read On >
Raffles
VIDEO: A Simple Trick to Improve Raffle Ticket Sales & the Guest Experience
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 >
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 >
VIDEO: A dirty secret about growing your benefit auction
Here's a little known fact. When you add raffles, games, and other cool benefit auction ideas into a gala to make it more profitable, there's a good chance you'll also have to buy software. Activities add complexity. And without software, you'll create a "one hit wonder" event. Learn more in the video below. ... Read On >
Groundhog Day Blasé: 5 benefit auction ideas to update tired galas
It's the perfect time of year to talk about some benefit auction ideas to combat what I call "Groundhog Day Blasé." This Wednesday, many weather-casters will give a nod to Punxsutawney Phil -- a groundhog (aka "woodchuck") --living in Punxsutawney, PA. They will comment on whether the critter has seen his shadow, thereby predicting six more weeks of winter. One of my favorite movies showcases this annual weather festival. The 1993 Groundhog Day is a comedy in which the lead character Phil ... Read On >