Live auctions serve a purpose other than just raising more money for your organization.

In this episode I share:

• The purpose of a live auction

• The types of events that work best for live auctions

• How to find live auction items

• Why it’s important to work with an auctioneer

The silent auction has ended and you’re done. Well, almost. There are seven things you need to do to wrap up your auction.

In this episode I share:

• The first thing you should do. It might surprise you

• The things you need to document for the organization

• The things you should document for yourself or the future auction chair

There are a number of things you must do in the month or two leading up to and on the day of the auction to make everything run smoothly.  

In this episode I share:

• When to open & close your auction

• Determining your layout at the venue (# of tables needed

• Creating a seamless process for check out

• Common Volunteer Roles

• Merchandising items 

• What to do if someone doesn’t pick up their item at the end of the night

• Packing up and heading out

Online, mobile, or virtual auction. No matter the name, they all mean the same thing; an auction conducted over the Internet where people can bid through a website or mobile device. Not paper sheet bidding.

In this episode I share:

• The benefits of an online auction

• What to look for in a platform

• How to structure your planning timeline for an online auction

• Suggestions for dividing the work amongst your auction team

• Tips for adding items to your auction site

Silent auctions are a popular fundraising activity for nonprofits and their supporters. Sometimes auctions are viewed as easy money. If you’ve ever organized an auction, you know it’s anything but easy. They are a lot of work!

When you put processes in place, it makes everything go more smoothly and makes you look more professional. BEFORE you ask for a single donation, you need to prepare to host an auction. Find out what you need to do and how to do it, step by step.

In this episode I share:

• Why it’s important to prepare to host an auction before asking for donations.

• How to determine the ideal number of items to have on your auction

• A process for soliciting and tracking donations.