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Nov 30

Changes to consider for your 2022 auction gala

We're headed back to the ballroom in 2022. My clients are planning in-person galas for next year, but that doesn't mean they have stopped considering the impact of COVID-19.  Instead, they are making adjustments to manage concerns from guests.  Overall, there's a strong desire to host the event in-person. I’m seeing adjustments being made to the live auction, silent auction, entertainment, and venue layout. I don't know that I'd call these auction trends because I suspect some of these ... Read On >

Dec 17

The auction venues of 2019

Three years ago I wrote a post listing eleven different options for benefit auction venues. And at various times, I've talked about unusual venues like this Olympic training facility or a car dealership. As 2019 ends, I thought it would be fun to take a review of my year and note where my clients held their fundraising auctions. Here were the most popular types of benefit auction venues in 2019. Hotels:  Over 20 clients held their fundraiser in a hotel.  Hotels are typically the ... Read On >

May 07

A fundraising auctioneer’s biggest worry: Good sound.

This past Saturday I worked in a new venue in Washington, D.C. that presented some obstacles for any fundraising auctioneer. To mitigate issues on gala night, the client invited the caterer, registration lead, and me to join her onsite a few months ago to give feedback. Some background points: Special access:  The impressive venue was offered by a supporter and would have been unattainable under normal circumstances, so the client wanted to use the space. Anniversary celebration: ... Read On >

Jul 17

A unique auction venue sets the stage for Olympic-sized entertainment

One of my clients in the Adirondacks booked a new venue at the base of the Lake Placid Olympic Ski Jumping Complex.  The complex was built for the 1980 Olympic Games and now serves as a training complex for Nordic ski and freestyle aerial jumping. It wasn't enough to have this impressive facility serve as a backdrop.  The Executive Director of the foundation took the extra step of having Olympic-hopefuls demonstrate their talent for the benefit of the gala attendees. During the silent ... Read On >

Mar 14 Used on post talking about fundraising auction venue blog post

Unique fundraising auction venue: car dealership

Earlier this month I headed to Florida to again work with a Boys & Girls Club whose fundraising auction venue is a local car dealership. Clearly this dealership is a good partner of the nonprofit, greatly inconveniencing itself to transform its space -- sales floor, customer waiting area, service bay and lanes -- into a festive venue to host a sit-down dinner for just under 200 guests. Attendees begin the evening with a reception and silent auction in the service bay and customer ... Read On >

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