In the world of benefit auctions, most people know the basic formats for live and silent auctions. If you have an audience that’s game, mix things up with a different auction format or a variation of a familiar format. You may be surprised (and delighted) with the results. These are some of the basics, and there are […]
Your big fundraising gala is coming up. Now it’s decision time. Which items are worthy of inclusion in your live auction? And which items should you delegate to silent bidding? Here are the factors to consider when setting your live auction lineup: Broad Appeal The key to high bids is competition among bidders. Period. If there is […]
We are often asked by nonprofit fundraisers to compare our program to the consignment auction packages they’ve used (and typically had bad experiences with). Below is our response: What Are Consignment Auction Packages? “Consignment” is an agreement for a seller of goods to pay the supplier after the goods are sold. The goal of the seller is […]