Hot Live Auction Items @ Charity Auctions
/NOTE: This post will be updated occasionally to include some of the interesting and effective live auction items we see from time to time.
Read MoreFair Market vs Donor Value on Donations
/When working out the details on your silent auction item, it's imperative that we accept that many donors exaggerate the value of their donation. Just because a donor tells you something is worth $3000.00, does not necessarily make it so. Our job is to recognize that fact, before we start calculating opening bids and bid increments...not to mention fundraising expectations.
Read MoreKeep Auction Item Descriptions Simple
/Don't know where it started, but somewhere along the way, auction committees started writing really long and detailed descriptions of items being offered in Live/Silent auctions. Most are taking a stab at being creative or cute in an effort to convince folks to bid. Sometimes we get too carried away.
Read MoreOnline (Silent) Auctions: Wheat vs Chaff
/Regardless of how hard you try, the average silent auction bidder is only interested in about 5 of the items you offer in your Silent Auction. That's it. It's not a big number, and that's fine. We just need to stop pretending like every bidder is trying to win 30 things at your auction. They don't.
Read MoreOpening Bids & Increments for Silent Benefit Auctions
/The Immutable Laws of Silent Auctions: Silent Auction Bidders are "shoppers" looking for a deal. Nothing you can do about it. If your opening bids are too high, "shoppers" will pass an item by early in the evening. If your increments are to low, you increase the odds you may never reach the maximum yield on an item.
Read MoreSilent Auction Commandments
/Regardless of the size of your event, this list should help you identify some potential trouble spots, and ultimately take your auction to the next level.
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