When it comes to charity auctions, the key is to offer items that will generate excitement, capture the interest of attendees, and ultimately drive generous bidding.

15 Quick Live Auction Fundraising Tips…

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If you must use a volunteer auctioneer for your event, these tips may help:

• Have announcements just before/after dinner.

• Any videos shown should be no longer than 5 minutes.

• All Guest Speakers should keep to their time slot.

Donors are fragile and should be handled carefully. A professional auctioneer knows how far to go in certain situations and will liaise with the event staff to ensure the auction is aligned with their goals.

Does it matter what order I place items for the live auction? We get this question a lot and the simple answer is YES!