This $200 Wow Box was so popular, all 65 quickly sold out for this small school’s virtual gala.
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The first fundraising galas of 2022 won’t mimic the events of 2019. Gala chairs are making these changes to accommodate for what was learned about the spread of COVID-19.
Continue readingAt a conference I attended this past summer, Lori Jacobwith gave a presentation on storytelling. She shared a framework for creating a story. Whether your event is set up to ask guests directly or indirectly for a gift, storytelling is a powerful way …
Continue readingIn these clips, you can see how I’ve been experimenting with new types of technology for virtual and hybrid galas in order to acknowledge and involve at-home bidders.
Continue readingIf 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…
Continue readingAn auction item had a misleading description that I discovered while preparing for the gala. In the video, I share I believe in doing item research.
Continue readingWhen it comes to hybrid galas, here’s what I’m preferring when it comes to taking bids from the virtual bidders.
Continue readingThe Rule of Three struck recently. A neighbor had to explain an adage to her colleague. I had to explain the meaning of a quote in a group text. And an old saying or quote popped up in an article, giving variations and explanations. The saying? It̵…
Continue readingTwo weeks ago at the 2021 National Auctioneers Association Conference & Show, I listened to Josh Reitan of AV for You share audio-visual tips for hybrid galas. It was timely information because this past Sunday, I worked my first hybrid gala. Mart…
Continue readingThis 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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