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Six Steps for Boosting Procurement
Procuring items… will it be your auction nightmare, or a great reflection for your organization? Let’s face it – when it comes to procurement it’s all about who you know. The six degrees of separation comes into play because it’s who you know, who knows someone, who knows someone else, who has a contact for a potential auction item…. More . . .

Top Five Reasons to Hire a Professional Charity Auctioneer
Think simply anyone can provide fantastic planning advice, excite your audience and raise thousands of dollars at your next charity auction? Think again. The right auctioneer can maximize your resources and help your organization shine. Read on for the top five traits that set professional charity auctioneers apart from the rest. More . . .

Using Online Resources to Increase Fundraising Revenue
Stay competitive in today’s tough market by making an online presence that keeps your constituents reaching for their wallets. With online payment capabilities you’ll maximize your fundraising efforts and give your supporters opportunities for donating that they (and you!) are seek. More . . .

Sponsorship 101: Creating a Win/Win Situation for Your Sponsors and Your Organization
Looking for ways to make your auction a success without spending a dime? The key is finding the right sponsors. More . . .

A Whole New Approach to Fundraising: Online Auctions
Imagine fundraising 24 hours a day, multiple times throughout the year, increasing awareness and raising money at the same time. More . . .

5 Steps to Auction Success
Soliciting items for both the live and silent portion of a benefit auction is key to a profitable event. More . . .

Hosting a Wish List Party
Gather together your procurement team to brainstorm a wish list for the best items for your benefit auction. More . . .

Evaluating Event Success
Capture important details and improve your fundraising by committing to an evaluation process for your benefit events. More . . .

How to Organize a Volunteer Trade
You can improve your volunteers’ experience and maximize their participation on the night of your event by organizing a volunteer trade. More . . .

Six Volunteer Care Tips
A few ideas to keep your volunteers coming back, year after year, to support your events. More . . .

Tips for Creating Silent Auction Bid Sheets
When preparing for your silent auction, carefully consider options for your bid sheets. More . . .

Play ‘Heads and Tails’ to Break the Ice at Your Auction
A fun game to get your live auction rolling. More . . .

The Power of the Special Appeal
An additional way to increase donations at your auction event. More . . .

Why You Need Event Management Software
If you think you don't need event management software, think again. More . . .

What to Keep in Mind When Considering Online Tools for Your Event
Are email invitations and online registration right for your event? What is involved? Here are some things to consider. More . . .

Going, Going Gone: A Snapshot of Hot Auction Items
Coming up with interesting auction ideas can be a constant challenge. If you find your live or silent auctions have the same offerings year after year, and you are looking for fun and trendy items to offer at your next auction, see below on examples of ideas we received from Auctionpay clients and partners. More . . .

Raising Money with Golf Events
There are over 1 million golf outings and tournaments in the U.S. annually. The average event has 80 players and raises just $5,000. The big events raise up to $300,000. How? The Golf Tournament Association of America (GTAA) studied many of the largest events in the country and discovered common elements for success. More . . .

What to Keep in Mind When Considering a Charity Auction
Auctions are big business - some estimate more than 100,000 charity auctions occur in the U.S. each year. More . . .

A Special Appeal at your Auction...A MUST READ
A Special Appeal offers a guest the opportunity to support a specific and unique need of the organization. More . . .

Auction Basics to Ensure a Successful Charity Event
With auctions on the rise, competition for donor dollars is increasing, making it more important than ever to host a charity auction that really stands above the rest. More . . .

Choose your Auctioneer Well
Great benefit auctions are the result of great teamwork. Your Auctioneer needs to be a part of the team. More . . .

Six Keys Before You Start...
Planning is everything. Whatever the size of your auction, you need to operate from a logical plan. More . . .