Last weekend I worked a paddle raiser event. As with other similar events, this fundraiser didn’t have a live auction. Instead, we focused on raising money for three initiatives geared towards land conservation. Before I started the first of th…
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Spend extra effort in getting people to attend your virtual gala. Call, text, and — if you must do watch parties — structure them.
Continue readingIf you’re planning a webinar or Zoom Meeting type of virtual gala, “watch parties” aren’t necessarily your friend. Here’s how to plan for them.
Continue readingA few years ago — maybe 5 years ago, but not more than 10 — I started to hear chatter about involving young professionals (YP) at the fundraising gala. “We need to get the younger generation involved,” was the general vibe. In p…
Continue reading“We should talk in the morning,” one Auction Chair told me, “I’ll be tied up with the seating meeting all afternoon.” Ah, the seating meeting. It’s one of the most dreaded of auction committee meetings. ============…
Continue reading“We should talk in the morning,” one Auction Chair told me, “I’ll be tied up with the seating meeting all afternoon.” Ah, the seating meeting. It’s one of the most dreaded of auction committee meetings. ============…
Continue readingIf your gala is honoring a person, consider using the auction decor to showcase your honorees personality. Use ideas from this fundraising luncheon, which paid tribute to Diana Vreeland.
Continue readingAt some point a guest at your gala will try to pull a fast one on you or me. I like to believe that the guest is being honest. After all, this is a fundraising auction; most people are filled with good will. But sometimes, stuff happens. Maybe they really didn‘t bid. They were just… Read On >
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In a typical fundraising auction, 10% to 20% of the crowd will actively participate in the live auction. Among those participating, I’ve observed some distinct personalities. From Starters to Buyers, here are my live auction bidder archetypes.
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If dancing is part of your auction, the best ballroom layout is *not* to put the auctioneer on or in front of the dance floor. Instead, here’s what works best.
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