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Is using more than one auction consignment company allowed?

Posted on February 22, 2022 by Sherry TruhlarFebruary 22, 2022

If you sell consignment at your gala, you want the best items and price for your guests. That likely means sourcing from more than one vendor.

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Are you procuring “experiences” for your benefit auction? Hm…

Posted on February 8, 2022 by Sherry TruhlarFebruary 8, 2022

It’s not that procuring “experiences” is “bad,” per se. But we should be clearer in offering advice to volunteers for fundraising auction procurement.

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Posted in Procurement, training, Training / Education, Video

Silent auction procurement idea: Buy Nothing

Posted on January 25, 2022 by Sherry TruhlarJanuary 25, 2022

Struggling to find silent auction items? Some appropriate items might be available on your local Buy Nothing site.

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Posted in Procurement, silent auction, Silent Auctions

What to do NOW, to make 2022 auction procurement easier

Posted on December 14, 2021 by Sherry TruhlarDecember 14, 2021

As you socialize with friends and families this season, keep this auction acquisition tip in the back of your mind.

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Posted in items, Procurement

What to sell at your association gala auction

Posted on October 5, 2021 by Sherry TruhlarOctober 5, 2021

If you work for an association, your live auction will have a few different items in it than a standard nonprofit auction. In this video, I give examples for four types of associations I’ve supported. Industry trade associations for businesses As…

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Posted in association, items, live auction, Live Auctions, Procurement, Video

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

Wine is the new (coronavirus-safe) auction consignment package

Posted on August 11, 2020 by Sherry TruhlarAugust 11, 2020

Auction consignment has often been for travel and experiential packages. Now, wine has entered the mix. Would your guests like a case of wine from Tuscany? Read on.

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Posted in consignment, Other, Procurement, Video, wine

Double pleasure or half the joy? Splitting auction lot proceeds with other charities

Posted on March 26, 2019 by Sherry TruhlarMarch 26, 2019

Collaboration with other nonprofits can help you procure items that you’ve no access to otherwise. The proceeds are then split, as in these two examples.

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Posted in Blog Post, Hobson Oak tree, Partnering with other nonprofits, Procurement, splitting auction proceeds

The best year-end tip for auction procurement

Posted on December 18, 2018 by Sherry TruhlarDecember 18, 2018

December is a popular month for socializing. Use this time with co-workers, friends, and family as a chance to conduct some auction reconnaissance.
The post The best year-end tip for auction procurement appeared first on School Auctions, Fundraising A…

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Posted in Blog Post, ideas, Procurement

4 ideas for handling auction donations that show up AT the event)

Posted on November 20, 2018 by Sherry TruhlarNovember 20, 2018

What’s the best way to handle auction donations that show up the day of your gala? Here are 4 ideas for handling those last-minute arrivals.
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Posted in Blog Post, items, mobile bidding, Other, planning, Procurement

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