What benefit auction ideas rocked in 2010?What should you expect to see more of in 2011?Trends in gala auctions do exist, though it takes longer for some ideas to gain ground. In this podcast, learn about five trends I'm predicting based on my work with clients around the nation.Listen to the podcast below. ... Read On >
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Looking ahead to 2011: Trends in Benefit Auctions
What benefit auction ideas rocked in 2010? What should you expect to see more of in 2011? Trends in gala auctions do exist, though it takes longer for some ideas to gain ground. But having attended ~50 auction fundraisers this year and consulted for dozens more, I'm noticing some ideas growing in popularity. Let's cover the top five benefit auction trends for 2011. 1. Cocktails Whether selling cocktails or serving them, the concept is a hot commodity. Some groups opt to sell a ... Read On >
PODCAST: Four ways to sell farm-to-table auction donations
While riding Amtrak back from New York, I read an article in the train's Arrive magazine. It talked about the farm-to-table movement.What is it? In essence, it's about sourcing ingredients locally. It's fresh, often organic, and seasonal.These dinners are the types of auction donations that sell well at galas. Listen to this podcast for four ways to create and sell farm-to-table items at your next gala auction.Listen to the podcast below. ... Read On >