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How to remember donor names at the auction gala

Posted on December 27, 2022 by Sherry TruhlarDecember 27, 2022

To help me remember donor names, I create a photo log of key people at each gala.

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Posted in Administration, Auctioneers, guests, tips, Video

Auction galas are team sports; not solo competitions

Posted on October 18, 2022 by Sherry TruhlarOctober 18, 2022

I had a client who had a great auction in year #1 of working with them, but year #2 was … blah. The auction wasn’t horrible, but it didn’t hit where I think it should have, given the big gains we saw in year #1. In my estimation, the reason for the cha…

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Posted in Administration, Video

In a crisis? Update your auctioneer before the gala.

Posted on August 23, 2022 by Sherry TruhlarAugust 23, 2022

If your in a crisis, remember to inform you auctioneer and other key presenters so they have talking points to reinforce your messaging and not create further confusion.

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Posted in accidents, Administration, auctioneer, Auctioneers, public speaking, Video

Three memorable ways to thank auction donors

Posted on August 22, 2022 by Sherry TruhlarAugust 22, 2022

These methods of thanking donors pack a punch and aren’t difficult.

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Posted in Administration, Technology, Thank you, Video

Latency is so last year. Now, we’re on to audio.

Posted on April 5, 2022 by Sherry TruhlarApril 5, 2022

This comprehensive video is a crash course in audio for your auction. Listen to it BEFORE you sign the hotel contract.

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Posted in Administration, Audio Visual / Powerpoint, Audio/Visual, Technology, Video

Advice for private school auction planners for 2022

Posted on March 22, 2022 by Sherry TruhlarMarch 22, 2022

Though I’ve been working fundraising auctions the last couple of months, I only recently conducted my first school auction of 2022. I learned this:  Your audience has changed. Based on my experience, I have some advice for those of you planning p…

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Posted in Administration, Marketing, school auction, Video

Handling COVID safety precautions at your fundraising auction

Posted on March 8, 2022 by Sherry TruhlarMarch 8, 2022

Have you put any thought into what (if any) safety requirements you should have at your event? I share some ideas in this video.

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Posted in Administration, COVID requirements, Operations, Other, Pandemic safety, Video

Your first decision after deciding to host a virtual gala

Posted on November 17, 2020 by Sherry TruhlarNovember 17, 2020

After you’ve committed to holding a virtual gala, the next step is to figure out the type of virtual auction event you want to host.

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

“Pivoting” your gala is out. “Planning” is in.

Posted on July 14, 2020 by Sherry TruhlarJuly 14, 2020

Early in the pandemic, gala chairs transitioned planned in-person events into online galas. But with COVID-19 lingering, skip the pivot and just plan a virtual gala.

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

Should you cancel? Coronavirus (COVID-19) and your fundraising auction

Posted on March 10, 2020 by Sherry TruhlarMarch 10, 2020

I was going to share some thoughts about school class art projects today.  But that was before one of my Kansas City readers asked a question about the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). “I’m curious,” she wrote, “if you have …

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Posted in Administration, Blog Post, cancelling an auction, coronavirus, COVID-19, insurance, Other

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