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The bidder sitting your live auction: 9 archetypes

Posted on June 29, 2021 by Sherry TruhlarJune 29, 2021

This video describes the types of bidders participating in your fundraising live auction. You’ll learn how to identify each of the 9 archetypes.

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Posted in Live Auctions, Video

FREE TRAINING: The Future of School Auctions

Posted on June 15, 2021 by Sherry TruhlarJune 15, 2021

Join me and some school advancement leaders to learn how we’re marrying the best of virtual galas with in-person galas for a great hybrid gala experience.

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Posted in Hybrid gala, hybrid virtual gala, school auction, Training / Education, Video

Three examples of a hybrid gala

Posted on June 1, 2021 by Sherry TruhlarJune 1, 2021

Hybrid galas take many forms. Here are three formats clients are currently considering.

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Posted in Blog Post, Hybrid gala, hybrid virtual gala, Video, Virtual auction event

That time I refunded the client

Posted on May 18, 2021 by Sherry TruhlarMay 18, 2021

A nonprofit might work with an auctioneer for years without realizing their auctioneer isn’t serving them well. Here are some points to keep in mind.

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Posted in Auctioneers, fail, fundraising auctioneer, Video

What is latency in a virtual gala? (And why it matters.)

Posted on May 4, 2021 by Sherry TruhlarMay 4, 2021

Any group running a 2-screen solution virtual gala must have a conversation around the term “latency.” Here’s how it looks in an event.

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Posted in latency, Technology, Video, Virtual auction event, virtual gala, virtual gala fundraiser, virtual live gala

Run your own (auction gala) race

Posted on April 20, 2021 by Sherry TruhlarApril 20, 2021

When planning your auction gala, it doesn’t make sense to compare yourself to an event that is significantly larger.

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Posted in Other, Video, Virtual auction event, virtual event

Predicting proceeds: Forecasting auction results at your virtual gala

Posted on April 6, 2021 by Sherry TruhlarApril 6, 2021

Wondering how to project the auction revenue from your virtual gala? Here’s how to determine your estimate.

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Posted in Video, virtual, Virtual auction event, virtual gala, virtual gala fundraiser, virtual live gala

Best of live raffle for in-person and virtual galas

Posted on March 23, 2021 by Sherry TruhlarMarch 23, 2021

I’ve always liked the Best of Live Raffle at many in-person fundraisers, and it’s become an even better fit at some virtual galas. Here’s why.

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Posted in Raffles, Video, Virtual auction event, virtual gala, virtual gala fundraiser, virtual live gala

The big push at the end — the email campaign in the final hours

Posted on March 9, 2021 by Sherry TruhlarMarch 9, 2021

Virtual live galas can have a further reach, but they’re also easier for guests to skip. Here’s an example of an email campaign that got guests to show.

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Posted in Marketing, Video, Virtual auction event, virtual gala, virtual gala fundraiser, virtual live gala

My prediction: This COVID19-style donation is here to stay

Posted on February 23, 2021 by Sherry TruhlarFebruary 23, 2021

This auction donation — which became popularized during COVID-19 — will stick around long after coronavirus is gone.

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Posted in Blog Post, celebrity, items, live auction, Live Auctions, Procurement, Silent Auctions, Virtual auction event, virtual gala, virtual gala fundraiser, virtual live gala

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