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Smart Ideas For Penny Pinching When It Comes To Fundraising Auction Printing By: Sherry Truhlar | Jul 20th 2010 - With many organizations trying to cut expenses, and with printed materials accounting for a large percentage of any auction gala budget, it's worth taking a look at how to get the most bang for your buck when it comes to printing. Here's my opinion on when to splurge and when to save. Tags: auction ideas , auction printing , charity auction , auction invitation , auction signage, auction catalogWhat To Do When Your Benefit Auction Guests Are Gen X Or Gen Y By: Sherry Truhlar | Jul 16th 2010 - If your auction trends the way of many groups, your largest donors are likely 46 years old plus. So what the heck are you supposed to do if you're holding an auction filled with young professionals? Here are some suggestions. Tags: Fundraising Auction , Fundraiser auction , Charity Auction , Live Auction Forgot To Include The Live Charity Auction Items In Your Program? Fundraising Auction Schedules Can By: Sherry Truhlar | Jul 14th 2010 - Sometimes fundraising auction catalogs are misplaced before the live auction begins. Other times a catalog isn't printed. Tags: auction catalog , auction fundraiser , auction ideas , auction schedule , live auctionBenefit Auction Centerpieces: Two Approaches For Your Gala By: Sherry Truhlar | Jun 26th 2010 - The least expensive way to decorate your benefit auction is to focus on the centerpieces. You've got two primary options for an auction centerpiece, so let's consider the pros and cons of each. Tags: auction centerpieces , Fundraising Auction , benefit auction , Charity Auction Auction Tips For Selling Art In Your Fundraiser: Part 2 By: Sherry Truhlar | Jun 14th 2010 - This is part 2 of a two-part post discussing the selling of art in your auction fundraiser. Tags: art , auction ideas , fundraising auctions , silent auction tips Charity Auction Ideas: How To Find A Fundraising Auctioneer By: Sherry Truhlar | Jun 7th 2010 - If you're new to charity auctions or new to working with auctioneers, you might be unsure of how to go about finding and selecting a charity auctioneer. Here are six steps auction planners can use to not just survive the selection process, but actually enjoy the conversations. Tags: benefit auctioneer , charity auctioneer , DC Auctioneer , female auctioneer , florida auctioneer, fund raising auctioneer, fundraising auctioneer, how to hire anThree Free Phone Resources Every Benefit Auction Chair Should Be Using By: Sherry Truhlar | Jun 7th 2010 - Serving as Charity Auction Chair is stressful enough. Let's ensure you've got at least some basic tools to make planning the charity auction easier. Tags: auction committee help , Auction Committees , auction planning , conference call , phone call, how to chair a fundraising auctionFundraising Auction Tips For Selling Art In Your Charity Gala Part 1 By: Sherry Truhlar | May 25th 2010 - Traditional art pieces — items like sculptures, paintings, drawings, and mixed media which are produced by a professional artist who makes his or her living from selling artwork - are risky auction items for the standard, non-art benefit auction. Tags: art at auctions , silent auction , silent auction how to , silent auction ideas Charity Silent Auctions - Strategies For Soliciting Donations By: Sherry Truhlar | May 10th 2010 - How does one secure the fundraiser auction items? Any benefit auction will be more successful when a variety of items are offered that appeal to a cross section of the guests. Here are a some steps for procuring the goods. Tags: Fundraising Auction , Fundraiser auction , Charity Auction , Live Auction , School Auction, Charity Auctions, Auction ideasCongrats, You Won The Charity Auction Item! Will You Bother Redeeming It? By: Sherry Truhlar | May 2nd 2010 - As I work with clients, inevitably we'll talk about the top-selling charity auction items from the previous year. "How did that couple enjoy the trip to Mexico?" I'll ask. "They never took it," my contact will reply, "Recently a chef estimated that more than 50% of his donations are never used. Did you catch that? More than half of his donated dinners are never consumed. I've noticed this with other items, too. Tags: Live Auctions , Procurement , Silent Auctions , charity auction , dining at Chef's Table, live auction item, silent auction itemUnusual Fundraising Auction Venue: Airplane Hangars By: Sherry Truhlar | Apr 5th 2010 - Fundraising auctions can be made more memorable when held in interesting locations. This post covers an auction fundraiser held in an executive airplane hangar. Tags: auction ideas , benefit auction , charity auction , fundraising auction , venue ideas, live auction, silent auction, silent auction ideasPersuade An Artist To Donate To A Benefit Auctions - Steve Haskamp Tells All By: Sherry Truhlar | Mar 14th 2010 - Benefit auctioneer Sherry Truhlar talks with an artist to get his opinion on benefit auction donations related to art. Tags: auction donation ideas , auction item ideas , auction procurement , school auction ideas , selling art at benefit auction, silent auction item, artistsDoes The Donated Item Go Gnto The Silent Or Live Charity Auction? How Do I Know? By: Sherry Truhlar | Mar 12th 2010 - If my client is only conducting a silent auction, I am never asked whether an item belongs in the silent auction or live auction - there's no choice! But if the auction fundraiser includes both components, the "silent versus live" debate often arises. In this article, I discuss how an auction item can be affected by its placement in a silent section versus the live auction. Tags: auction acquisitions , auction ideas , auction procurement , benefit auction , charity auction, fundraising auction, item ideas, live auction, silent auction, sileSilent Auction Proof: Revisiting Printer's Plates By: Sherry Truhlar | Jan 9th 2010 - Newspaper printer's plates make for interesting silent auction items at your benefit auction fundraiser. Here's an example of what they can look like. Tags: auction procurement , printer's plates , charity auction ideas , silent auction idea , silent auction item, Cal RipkenCreative Live Auction Idea: How To Successfully Sell A Puppy By: Sherry Truhlar | Jan 9th 2010 - Selling a puppy is a popular benefit auction item in Washington, D.C. charity auctions. To ensure the creature finds a "forever home," here are some pointers. Tags: auction item ideas , benefit auction item idea , live auction ideas , school auction ideas , selling a puppySchool Auction Procurement Idea; Heavy Equipment Training School By: Sherry Truhlar | Dec 26th 2009 - Brrrrm. The sound of the bulldozer might just be that unusual auction item everyone will be talking about at your next auction fundraiser. It can make for an unusual silent or live auction item! Tags: charity auction , fundrasing auction , fund raiser auction , auction item ideas , auction ideas, auction items, auction procurement, auction acquisitionsUnique Ideas For Charity Auction Procurement: Walk-on Movie And Tv Roles By: Sherry Truhlar | Nov 24th 2009 - "One of a kind" items always sell well in benefit auctions, and what is more unique than getting to participate in a movie or TV production. A walk-on part refers to the opportunity for someone to be part of the background of a movie or a commercial. Here are three suggestions on how to procure these auction items. Tags: auction procurement , auction fundraising , benefit auction item , auction ideas , walk-on movie partsDo Cash Appeals Detract Or Siphon Money From Other Benefit Auction Activities? By: Sherry Truhlar | Nov 23rd 2009 - Do appeals detract from your benefit auction fundraiser? Will guests be less likely to bid on a silent auction item or live auction item knowing they have an opportunity to give a cash donation? This article addresses this common question. Tags: benefit auction , benefit auctions , benefit auction services , silent auction , charity auctioneerBenefit Auction Ideas: How To Reduce No-shows At Your Auction By: Sherry Truhlar | Nov 23rd 2009 - No-shows at your benefit auction gala are disappointing for many reasons and can impact revenues. Here are four strategies for reducing the number of no-shows to ensure your auction is a smashing success. Tags: benefit auction ideas , auction ideas , non profit fundraising , charity auction , benefit salesBenefit Auction Item Idea - Research-related Excursions By: Sherry Truhlar | Nov 19th 2009 - Many non-profits fail to realize that a research lab can become a fascinating auction item. If you're stuck on ideas for auction procurement, a tour of your lab might be the hot commodity you seek. Here are four examples of research-related auction items we've sold at events. Tags: benefit auction ideas , auction procurement ideas , auction procurement , charity auction item ideas
Charity Auction Idea - New York Fashion Week Tickets By: Sherry Truhlar | Nov 16th 2009 - Here's a juicy idea to discuss at your next benefit auction procurement meeting. New York Fashion Week tickets will sell fast at your fundraiser, and securing them might be as easy as talking to the best-dressed woman on your auction committee. Tags: benefit auction ideas , silent auction donation ideas , donations for auctions , auction procurement Benefit Auction Procurement Idea: Ask For A Meal At The Chef's Table By: Sherry Truhlar | Nov 9th 2009 - When procuring items for your benefit auction, always ask the restaurant if they can offer you the Chef's Table. It's a choice location in the restaurant and could add donation dollars to your bottom line. Tags: benefit auction , procurement item , auction procurement item , item idea , benefit auction procurementA New Idea In Benefit Auction Procurement: Family Photo Parties By: Sherry Truhlar | Nov 8th 2009 - Many photographers donate a photo sitting to benefit auctions. What if your local photographer agreed to donate a Photo Party instead? Read this article to learn about this new idea. Tags: auction procurement , photo party , family photo party , benefit auction procurement idea , auction procurement ideaBenefit Auction Ideas: Procuring A Newspaper Printer's Plate By: Sherry Truhlar | Nov 3rd 2009 - One item which often appears in our Washington, DC benefit auctions is a printer's plate. Printer's plates are unusual items that are popular to sell. Tags: benefit auction ideas , benefit auction idea , auction procurement , silent auction item donation Benefit Auction Procurement Helpful Hint-use Where You Live To Relate With Celebrities By: Sherry Truhlar | Oct 27th 2009 - It's always better to start with a warm lead when asking for a fundraising auction donation. Your location - your city, state, or region - might be a good starting point when warming up celebrities and peoples-of-note to your cause. Tags: charity auction , benefit auction , auction procurement idea , charity auction procurement How Can Find Distinguishing And Differences Between Auctions? By: Reshma Jalta | Jan 14th 2009 - It seems like new information is discovered about something every day. And the topic of auctions is no exception. Keep reading to get the most current auction information available.
Tags: Auction , Online Auction , Auto Auction , Internet Auction , AucDistinguishing The Difference Between Auctions By: Praveen Kumarii | Aug 9th 2008 - Learning about auctions on and offline can be fun and informative. In this article you'll discover the differences between various types of auctions. Tags: Auction , Ebay , Make Money Online , Online Business , InternetHow To Distinguish The Difference Between Auctions By: Parveenn Kumarr | Aug 9th 2008 - Learning about auctions on and offline can be fun and informative. In this article you'll discover the differences between various types of auctions. Tags: Auction , Ebay , Make Money Online , Online Business , InternetDistinguishing The Differences Between Auctions By: Heather Colman | May 6th 2006 - Learn the differences between the various types of auctions. Tags: online auction , car auction , ebay online auction , police auction , government auction, insurance auto auction, used car auction
