One of the most powerful fundraising tools available today is a well-planned and executed benefit auction event. Benefit auctions are great fun to attend, they can be exceedingly successful and they help many worthy causes.

In short, they are –

• Effective
• Entertaining
• Build loyalty and continuity

Benefit auctions are great fun to attend, they can be exceedingly successful and they help many worthy causes. However, organizing such events are not as simple as they may appear, with high profile exposure of the stakeholders (the organizer, sponsors, donors, guests and the beneficiary), tax rules and regulations and with computer software systems specific to the benefit auction business.

Accredited Benefit Auction Specialists act as caretakers of the stakeholders’ interests and reputation. We provide in-depth advice on the preparation of fundraising events, event marketing, structure of the live and silent auctions, item selection, guest lists, incremental fundraising activities, ticket pricing and of course the auction execution. These items and along with many more details will make up a smooth running event with a noticeable difference to the bottom line revenues.

A benefit auction specialist is skilled at reading the audience, utilizing various strategies to engage the audience and stimulate generous bidding. A Benefit Auction Specialist understands the proper order of sale, when and how to close the silent auction and how to generate other sources of income for best overall revenue results.

Non-professional “auctioneers” may not be familiar with established auction etiquette and the rules that govern auction bidding and buying. This could lead to embarrassment and even legal exposure of the organizer if a disagreement occurs between bidders.