During the pre-planning stages of your event, we will work with you to help you decide which items to request for your auction to raise the most money for your organization.
The three steps to a successful auction for your event:
1) Pre-Auction
2) Auction Day
3) Post Auction
Things to think about when pre-planning:
- Guest List
- Solicit the top 12 names from all of your key networks
- Personally follow up with your top supporters
- Event Date
- Choose a date that no other benefit auctions, sporting events or other large events are taking place
- Event Location
- Choose a location that will be accessible to everyone
- Live Auction Items
- Avoid items that sell below value
- Solicit items that have been successful in the past
- Ask anyone and anywhere for items
- Silent Auction Items (if applicable)
- Preparation of Catalog
- Printing of Catalog
Hiring a professional auctioneer will bring the excitement of an auction to bring top dollar for your items and make your event run smoothly. |
