Events + Full Service Fundraising Strategy
Proudly Raising Funds + Mission Awareness for Nonprofits
Fundraising Events are Equal Parts Science + Experience + Best Practice.
Put Data + Logistics + Analysis + Expert Execution to Work for YOU!
Event Support + Revenue Strategy + Consultation
Benefit Auctioneers • Strategists
Pre-Event Consultation
Event Day Support
Debrief
Partner with us. Let’s change the world together and unlock the full potential of your fundraising efforts!
Let’s Discuss Your Needs
Benefit Auctioneer + Strategist
Your Benefit Auctioneer serves as both your Fundraising Ambassador at the event AND as your event architect throughout the consultation process leading up to your event. Offering meaningful insight, best practice recommendations, trends, observations and logistical solutions rooted in best practice, historical data, our experience and current market trends. We delve deep into data crafting strategies for maximum revenue with minimal stress.
Consultation is Customized for Your Needs and Includes:
- Big Picture: Run-of-Show (ROS), Timeline, Logistics, Vendors, Venue, AV, Back-End Details, Best Practice, Revenue Streams, Registration + Volunteer Needs
- Data Analysis: We delve deep into your historical event data discovering donor preferences + implementing methods to optimize revenue potential
- Strategy: Develop + implement tailored objectives to meet and exceed your fundraising goals
- Recommendations: Your Auctioneer’s invaluable advice empowers your team to make informed decisions driving fundraising and event success
Our Auctioneers are: graduates of nationally accredited auction colleges, members of the National Auction Association, hold current Benefit Auction Specialist (*BAS) Designations and exceed annual Continuing Education Requirements
*BAS: A National Designation fewer than 1% of world’s Auctioneers have earned, identifying Charity Fundraising as their specialty
Pre-Event Consultation
Our Three-Part Pre-Event Consultation Process is Customized to Your Org’s Needs and Level of Experience.
Meeting 1: The Big Picture
We meet your team where you are to custom craft all event logistics from the moment we first meet, til your event doors open to the end of the event. Your donor’s great experience is our goal and we thoughtfully use data, best practice and experience to lead the way to shockingly successful fundraisers.
Meeting 2: Revenue Stream, Special Appeal + Live Auction Strategy
Our second meeting narrows the focus to finalize your ROS to the minute, outline all content and devise solid revenue strategies to achieve (and exceed!) your fundraising goals. Bring us your most perplexing challenges. We bring solutions!
Meeting 3: Final Script Review
Let’s review every last detail with your live program with all the players: program speakers, event planning team, vendors and staff PRIOR to your event to eliminate questions, painpoints and snafus. We’ll firm up details and logistics and improve day of execution – elevating donor experience and fundraising outcomes.
Event Day Support
Our professional event team bring good vibes, comprehensive support, best practice and experience to your event – ensuring the best possible experience for your guests and outcomes for you!
EVENT CLERKS:
- Revenue Scribe who accurately records all gifts, bids, buyers and winners facilitating effortless check-out and immediate and accurate data
- Manages incentives, raffles and additional sales ensuring seamless execution
BID ASSISTANTS:
- On the floor Auctioneer Assistants who keep donors engaged, answer questions, stay excited and ensure every gift and bid is acknowledged by the auctioneer
- Trained in fundraising event execution, they finesse hidden doubles, reserve and minimum sale prices, last-minute additions, progressive bid events and challenge matches guaranteeing flawless execution of your script and planned giving opportunities
- Data suggests utlizing trained Bid Assistants at fundraising events bolsters sale prices at least 15%!
EMCEES:
- Lead live programs keeping the pace, infusing energy, ushering program elements in and out
Debrief
The Debrief Meeting is pivotal for continued success and optimal growth year after year. We welcome your feedback to gauge what worked well, what didn’t, and any additional services or support you’d benefit from in the future. We review your event results, donor feedback, your feedback and ours – leveraging insights gained to refine future decisions. The goal? To continually elevate your event’s success, your donors’ experience and your bottom line!