FREE ADVICE for your Charity Auction

Need some Free Charity Auction Advice? Everything here is based on over 30 years experience in providing expert benefit auction advice to hundreds of clients over the years. Enjoy.

April 07, 2016

Fair Market vs Donor Value on Donations

April 07, 2016/ Jim Miller

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.

December 16, 2014

Record Your Charity Auction!

December 16, 2014/ Jim Miller

Digital Video recorders are cheap. They are a great tool we can use to evaluate our auctions. It doesn't have to be professional grade. Just set a tripod with a camera next to the stage and let it run while your auction takes place. The camera lens will not blink. Good chance you will learn something.

November 11, 2009

Promotion & Marketing the Old Fashioned Way

November 11, 2009/ Jim Miller

Printing promotional business cards is old school for some, but it's helpful for those times when you run into someone on the street and just need to get them some info they will remember. Approaching an unexpected potential donor? Hand them a card. This is an effective and inexpensive way to promote the message of your event.