Why hire a professional for the fundraising (it’s so much cheaper to do it on our own)!? Hey – valid question. What a lot of people don’t realize is that auctioneers need to be licensed in many states – like Georgia, North Carolina and Alabama. There are legalities...
So you’ve decided to do a benefit auction for your nonprofit and you KNOW there is a ton of work to be done…but what you DON’T KNOW is how to make sure it brings in the most money possible. Especially post pandemic, you need to make sure it’s worth the effort, RIGHT? ...
Are You a Fundraiser or a “Friendraiser”? When I am interviewing a new client I like to hear about past fundraising events. It’s important to understand their history so we can figure out their future. After they explain how grand the previous years gala was...
Here’s how profit from a benefit auction typically breaks down: 60% comes from the live auction and fund-a-need (special appeal) 30% comes from the silent auction 10% comes from miscellaneous (games, raffles, etc.) Let’s focus on the miscellaneous 10% and why it’s so...
