Professional Fundraising Auctioneer VS. Professional Auctioneer

So you’re having a fundraising auction event and you need an auctioneer… one of the board members says:  “My uncle is a world champion cattle auctioneer and he is willing to donate his bid calling services.”  The rest of the board says that’s spectacular and your event proceeds with a great cattle auctioneer at the helm.  After the event your guests say things like: “I couldn’t understand the auctioneer, he was speaking so fast” or “I wanted to bid but I couldn’t understand the auctioneer.”  These are very common problems that occurs at fundraising events all the time and are easily preventable. 

Cattle auctioneers and many auto auctioneers have quick chants with minimal filler because their job requires them to sell a ton of items as quickly as possible to “professional” bidders that understand a super fast chant.  The vast majority of fundraising auction attendees have never been to an auction before and will have no idea what a “fast-chanting” auctioneer is saying.  

What happens when a bidder doesn’t understand the auctioneer?  THEY DON’T BID!!  What happens when they don’t bid?  YOUR CHARITY RAISES FAR LESS MONEY!!  You have to ask yourself if it is worth a “free” auctioneer when he or she is raising you significantly less proceeds for your non profit or school.  

Here is an example of a ten item auction that could potentially happen without a professional fundraising auctioneer in control of your live auction:

Item 1:  His and Her Bicycles worth $350 sold for $150 because audience couldn’t understand auctioneer.

Item 2:  Flat screen television worth $1,000 sold for $600 because audience couldn’t understand auctioneer.

Item 3:  Box of wine worth $500 sold for $300 because audience couldn’t understand auctioneer.

Item 4:  Trip to Napa Valley worth $1,500 sold for $900 because audience couldn’t understand auctioneer.

Item 5:  African Safari worth $4,500 sold for $3,000 because audience couldn’t understand auctioneer.

Item 6:  Latin dinner and dance party for 10 worth $2,000 sold for $1,200 because audience couldn’t understand auctioneer.

Item 7:  Nice Men’s watch worth $1,000 sold for $550 because audience couldn’t understand auctioneer.

Item 8:  Puppy worth $900 sold for $600 because audience couldn’t understand auctioneer.

Item 9:  Dinner for two with wine at nice restaurant worth $300 sold for $200 because audience couldn’t understand auctioneer.

Item 10:  Firehouse dinner worth $200 sold for $150 because audience couldn’t understand auctioneer.

In this example the loss was $4,600!!!!  This doesn’t include improperly running the fund a need at all and it has already cost you nearly $5,000.  We have consistently seen results like this and far worse with volunteer auctioneers and auctioneers that don’t specialize in fundraising.   

ARE YOU REALLY GETTING HIS OR HER SERVICES FREE OR ARE YOU SACRIFICING FUNDS RAISED THAT WILL FAR EXCEED WHAT YOU WOULD PAY A PROFESSIONAL FUNDRAISING AUCTIONEER.

1. Experienced fundraising auctioneers know how to interact with the audience and drive the prices of your items to their full potential.  It is a proven fact that experienced auctioneers can easily attain 15%-50% higher for your items.

2. Experienced fundraising auctioneers have a passion for their profession and understand that their performance reflects the quality of their public perception.  Having a volunteer call your auction is like having an accountant work on your car.

3. Experienced fundraising auctioneers understand that the main goal of any event is to raise money, whether it be for a charity, business, or organization.  Auctioneers make giving money fun, emotional and competitive! 

4. Experienced fundraising auctioneers understand that keeping the audience entertained and having fun is the key element to a successful auction event.  According to a National Auctioneers Association survey, FUN is the number one reason why people attend auctions.

5. Experienced fundraising auctioneers have all of the necessary tools to make your event unforgettable.  Good auctioneers are always training and educating themselves about the latest trends in the business.

Written by Mike Grigg, BAS, AARE of Elite Auctions & Fundraising Services (http://www.elitefundraisingauctions.com)

Top Ten Biggest Mistakes Made at a Fundraising Auction Event

10.  Poor item display and lack of power point slides or video to spotlight items during the auction.

9.  Poor lighting

8.  Using no or small print bid numbers

7.  Not making adequate announcements during silent auction

6.  Starting the live auction too late 

5.  Not enough or no ringmen (bid spotters)

4.  Beginning the live auction after the sit down dinner is over

3.  Insufficient sound system

2.  Not using a fund a need or doing a fund a need incorrectly

1.  NOT USING A PROFESSIONAL FUNDRAISING AUCTIONEER AND CONSULTANT!!!!!!

Bakersfield, CA Fundraising Auctioneers become only Benefit Auction Specialists (BAS) in Kern County

Bakersfield, California based Elite Auctions and Fundraising Services (http://www.elitefundraisingauctions.com) attend Benefit Auction Specialist (BAS) course in Las Vegas.

“The National Auctioneers Association created the Benefit Auction Specialist (BAS) professional designation to provide Auctioneers with training in planning and conducting successful benefit auctions, as well as techniques to establish a successful and profitable benefit auction business. BAS students are taught how to market themselves to prospective clients, aid clients in coordinating a well-planned auction, market the auction and create a fun and exciting event that generates more revenue for clients and auction businesses.”  (National Auctioneers Association)

Furthering their knowledge of benefit auctions directly benefits Elite Auctions’ clients, assisting them to bring in more qualified attendees, more money and more recognition for each cause.  By surrounding themselves by other qualified benefit auctioneers, Mike and Connie have developed their network of the best fundraising auctioneers in the country.  The concepts and ideas taught at BAS are cutting edge and specific to fundraising auction events which differentiate a professional BAS fundraising auctioneer versus a volunteer or auctioneer with other specialties donating their time.  Elite Auctions and Fundraising Services increased nonprofit organization’s and school’s results by 39% when following volunteer auctioneers from the previous year’s event in 2013.

To attain the BAS designation, candidates must complete 21 hours of classroom training. Upon completion

of classroom activities, candidates must submit a detailed, written auction summary report and proof of at least six benefit auctions. Auctioneers must complete 24 hours of continuing education every three years and pay an annual designation fee to main their BAS designation.  Only about 1 in every 10 auctioneers have the BAS designation (this number is approximate and fluctuates each year based on renewals and continuing education requirements).

We have decided to get rid of our silent auction... Is there something that we can do to replace the revenue?

First off, we are seeing this trend more and more with nonprofit fundraising events.  The main complaints of a silent auction that we see and hear are:

1.  It is difficult to get enough quality items to properly fill a silent auction.  The correct ratio of items to guests should be one item for every three or four guests.

2.  The items we do get are just not that desirable for our guests.

3.  There is too much "manpower" involved.  It takes several volunteers manning tables, moving items, setting up, organizing for checkout, etc.

4.  Bidders are hovering over their favorite items and not letting other people bid.

5.  It takes too long to get to desirable bid amounts.

Well I'm here to tell you that a silent auction can be replaced with efficient, fun, profitable revenue enhancers that take very little manpower and procuring.  We are finding that our clients that embrace revenue enhancers in place of the traditional silent auction are making just as much, if not more revenue and their guests are having a lot of fun as well!

So what are these revenue enhancers you ask?  Elite Auctions and Fundraising Services have developed several options:

• Heads or Tails
• Champagne Diamond
• Live Board
• 100 Yard Dash
• Auction Chicken
• Sign up Board
• Etc.

Remember doing things the same way and expecting different results is the definition of insanity!  Try spicing up your cocktail hour with revenue enhancers... Just contact Elite Auctions and Fundraising Services to find out more.  Sign up for our monthly auction secrets and tips here:  http://www.elitefundraisingauctions.com/sign-up-page.html

Visit our website at http://www.elitefundraisingauctions.com or call 661-477-2287.

Written by Mike Grigg (Professional Fundraising Auctioneer & Consultant)

Fundraising Consultant wins California Ringman Competition

Benefit auction consultant and professional ringman, Connie Waddell with Elite Auctions and Fundraising Services wins the 2013 California State Auctioneers Association Ringman Championship in San Diego! What's a ringman you ask? Read on for more...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

PRLog (Press Release) - Oct. 23, 2013 - SAN DIEGO -- Benefit auction consultant and professional ringman, Connie Waddell with Elite Auctions and Fundraising Services wins the 2013 California State Auctioneers Association Ringman Championship in San Diego, CA!  What is a ringman you ask?  As defined on Elite Auctions and Fundraising Services' website (http://www.elitefundraisingauctions.com):  Professional Ringmen is an auction term used to describe a person or persons who work the auction floor before, during and after the auction and are primarily used during the Live Auction. They work directly with the Auctioneer, your staff and your guests. You may know them as “Bid Spotters”. They have received in-depth training on all aspects of the auction process, are experienced in bid spotting and making guests feel comfortable to make just one more bid to support your cause. Simply put, Ringmen can help you take your Event to the next level and can easily add an additional 10 -15% to your Live Auction revenues.

It is simply impressive to see a fundraising ringman win a competition that is dominated by cattle and auto

auctioneers and ringmen.  Connie attended the Professional Ringmen's Institute in Rogersville Missouri several years ago and has been honing her skills in the ring ever since by assisting with fundraisers and real estate auction events.  Her company, Elite Auctions and Fundraising Services also won Best Auction Firm Website in 2013 in the California State Auctioneers Association marketing competition (http://www.elitefundraisingauctions.com).

Connie is from Long Beach, CA and her company is located in Bakersfield, CA.  She has a passion for the auction industry with a special place in her heart for nonprofit organizations.  Her company has literally raised millions of dollars to benefit all of the wonderful causes that nonprofits and schools have to offer in all areas of California.

Live Auction VS Silent Auction at Your Fundraiser

Mike Grigg of Elite Auctions and Fundraising Services (http://www.elitefundraisingauctions.com) discusses utilizing live auctions vs silent auctions at your charity or benefit event.  Silent auctions are best utilized for selling lower dollar items in large quantity and live auctions are best utilized for higher dollar items that are more exclusive.  Silent auction tip: Always use a staggered close technique with different colored balloons (or something of this sort) to mark your different sections.

Marketing Your Fundraising Auction Items

Mike Grigg of Elite Auctions and Fundraising Services explains the importance of marketing your live auction items prior to your benefit auction event.  http://www.elitefundraisingauctions.com

Silent Auction Ideas for Your Fundraising Event

So you and your auction committee are having a discussion at your board meeting whether or not to have a silent auction.  Your argument is that you have not really raised a ton of money (not to mention that silent auctions are a ton of work) with your silent auction in the past and some of your other board members insist on having a silent auction because it is tradition and everyone is used to it.  

Believe it or not, there are other ways to raise money that can replace a silent auction, but this article is going to focus more on perfecting your current silent auction.  Follow us for future articles regarding alternative options for a silent auction.

Here are 3 secrets to improving your silent auction:

1.  Always have a professional fundraising auctioneer on a microphone making announcements regarding your silent auction; encouraging bidding, talking about items that are not receiving much attention and warning the bidders when those sections are closing.  He/She will have many tips to enhancing your silent auction so listen to their advice.

2.  Section off your silent auction tables and use different colored balloons so that your guests can easily find which section is being referred to by your auctioneer.  Speak to your fundraising auctioneer and/or consultant about how many sections you should utilize based on the amount of items you have and the time you have allotted for your silent auction.

3.  Use a staggered close technique to end your silent auction.  Remember those handy-dandy balloons?  Have your auctioneer close each colored section at different times (about 5 minutes apart) beginning with your less valued items and ending with your highest, most desirable items.

There you have it!  Three great tips that will tremendously improve your silent auction results.

For more great tips and a free evaluation of your benefit event contact Elite Auctions and Fundraising Services at 661-477-2287, Email Us or visit our website at EliteFundraisingAuctions.com.

Written by Mike Grigg, Champion Auctioneer & Fundraising Auction Consultant

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Plated Dinner or Buffet at Your Fundraising Auction Event?

Benefit Auctioneer, Mike Grigg with Elite Auctions & Fundraising Services discusses the importance of a plated dinner versus a buffet style dinner at your fundraising auction event.  If you must do a buffet use food stations intermixed with your auction items.  Try to avoid having a buffet at a fundraising auction event. There is a clear winner here... just watch to find out!

What is the MOST Important Ingredient for a Successful FundraisingEvent?

THE MOST IMPORTANT INGREDIENT FOR A SUCCESSFUL FUNDRAISING EVENT...

THE RIGHT PEOPLE IN THE ROOM

WHO ARE THE “RIGHT PEOPLE”?

They are the people who understand and believe in your cause and have the means and desire to monetarily support that cause.

A FUNDRAISING EVENT IS JUST THAT.

A fundraising event first and foremost should be seen as an opportunity to focus on raising as much money as possible for your cause. If the majority of the guests in the room cannot afford to give generously then you are allowing that opportunity to slip away.

QUALITY NOT QUANTITY:

Perhaps that sounds insensitive to the many volunteers and employees associated with your organization so let me give a quick example of why having the “right people” in the room is the most important ingredient for a successful fundraising event. If at your event you have 100 guests with the means to generously support your cause rather than 300 who perhaps cannot; you will raise exponentially more money and the cost of putting on the event will be less thus insuring your organization can continue to effectively serve your community now and in the future.

By Connie Waddell, CEO of Elite Auctions and Fundraising Services

Coming Soon: How to Insure you have the Right People In The Room.

How can Board Members Contribute to Raising Funds?

There are many ways that a Board member can contribute to raising funds, directly and indirectly. Below is a brief list of things to keep an eye on to help Board members set themselves up for success:

          1. Do they completely understand the mission of the organization? Train them, take them into the field, help them (and all your staff and volunteers) understand the impact that your work is making in the community. Make them proud and the words will follow easily.

      2. Remind them to start with them self: The first sale is always to one's self. The first ask is always to one's self. It is much easier to engage someone when we have already made a commitment. Next time they are out golfing or lunching with their friends or colleagues, ask them to share why this cause is so important to them, why they feel compelled to give of their valuable time. Follow this up with a ‘won’t you join me’, or ‘would you consider’, statement.

3.       Find the asking style that fits the Board Member and play to those strengths. Hone those skills and strengths and use them to connect people to your cause (i.e. Perhaps they are good at writing copy and have generated numerous gifts from this skill. Do not underestimate this asset).

4.       Know asking styles and pair them up with their opposite when visiting donors or making a request for a lead gift.

5.       Say Thank you! Knowing how to say thank you is almost a guarantee of future donor giving. Immediately after an event have Board Members get on the phone and say ‘thank you’ to all those who made a gift to the organization. Few Non-Profits do this, yet it is stunningly effective and creates huge donor loyalty. The board member is one of the best people to do this. (It overfills the cup of the giver and it also reinforces to the Board member the value of the work that the organization is creating.)

Written by Tracy Karbus, Fundraising Event Strategist and Consultant

‘When courage, genius and generosity hold hands, all things are possible.’
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Fundraising Auction Seminar in Bakersfield, CA

Financial stress is a given for Nonprofits.
Our record-breaking fundraising ideas and

customized strategies are the key to your

organization's success.

Meet Mike Grigg - the solution to your professional auction needs

Bakersfield Seminar: Skyrocket Your Fundraising Auction Revenue!!

When: Tuesday, September 17, 2013

Morning Session: 8:30 am - 12 noon

Where:  Bakersfield Assoc. of Realtors 2300 Bahamas Dr. Bakersfield, CA

Discover the secrets of how professional

charity auctioneers/consultants can deliver

record setting financial results.

Look at all the great content you will discover:

Which Auction Items Are Hot & Which Are Not Identify items that are bringing in the highest yield & how to secure them Items that are not performing well Where to place auction items (Silent/Live)	How to Knock Your Auction Revenue Out of the Park Why a professional auctioneer is best Why volunteer auctioneers could COST you money Number one reason why people love auctions (hint: FUN!) The pace of the auction & why it's important Value of a Professional Ringman (Bid Spotter)
Cutting-Edge Fundraising Techniques (known only by professional auctioneers & consultants) How to turn emotion into money- touch the heart of your bidders How revenue enhancers add value How to execute the perfect Fund-A-Need How can Auction Ice Breakers help raise bids?	Increase Your Results by 10%, 20% or More Put power bidders in the seats Training volunteers "The Ask" Prepping your attendees to maximize bidding Minding your donor database for maximum results Setting your Board up for success
Run of Show Develop a winning timeline- don't fail from poor planning Plated dinner or buffet? Learn to involve your guests in your mission Schedule do's and don'ts	Questions and Answers Let us address your questions and concerns We'll hold your hand throughout the entire process No question will go unanswered

CLICK HERE to Register!!!

 

(Photo by Henry A. Barrios, The Californian)

Who is this perfect for?

Auction Chairpersons
Non-Profit Staff
Auction Planners
Board Members
Auction Committee Members
Volunteers
Anyone involved in a charity auction!

For Attending You Will Receive:
	Complete Benefit Auction Planning Checklist (FREE) Auction Committee Member's Job Descriptions (FREE) List of "What's Hot & What's Not" Auction Items (FREE) Questions You Should Ask Before Planning Your Event (FREE) Live and Silent Auction Bid Forms (FREE) The Book: "Maximizing Your Charity Event's Bottom Line" - written by Award Winning Auctioneer Mike Grigg (FREE) 30 Minute FREE Phone Consultation prior to your event (FREE) AND MUCH MORE...             That's over $500 in FREE bonuses just for attending!

LIMITED SEATING AVAILABLE SO PLEASE ACT QUICKLY!

Your investment today is only:

Register online: $67   (save $30 by registering now!)

Register at the door: $97
 
Additional Members: $20

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California Fundraising Auctioneer more than Doubles Horse RescueEvent's Revenue

PRLog (Press Release) - Aug. 20, 2013 - NAPA, Calif. -- Napa Valley, CA - Elite Auctions and Fundraising Services more than doubles Sunrise Horse Rescue's profit at their 4th annual Harvest of Hope Benefit Auction Event. Professional auctioneer, Mike Grigg presided over the live auction which brought in nearly $50,000 and the fund a need which brought in $21,000. The funds will go to benefit horses and the rescue operation in the Napa Valley area.

The event was held at the Blossom Creek Farm in Calistoga, CA where some of the rescued horses were present to interact with the over 180 attendees. There was a silent auction, live auction and fund a need which coupled with ticket sales raised in the area of $100,000.

Elite Auctions and Fundraising Services has record-breaking fundraising ideas and customized strategies that are key to nonprofit organizations' success. They present seminars all over the state of California teaching their secrets to nonprofit fundraising success.

​Every year, countless horses go without enough food, shelter or love. Sunrise Horse Rescue is the only non-profit organization in Napa County dedicated to saving such horses and providing them with forever homes. Children and adults in the community gain life-skills by assisting in the rehabilitation of these horses and provide them with the loving attention they so deserve.​

Sunrise Horse Rescue was founded in November of 2007 as a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. We are located in the heart of the Napa Valley, in beautiful Saint Helena, California. ​​

Our Mission: to provide a sanctuary for rescued abused and neglected horses in Napa and Sonoma Counties as well as provide students of all ages with life enhancing skills derived from the care and rehabilitation of the horses.

Elite Auctions to attend Consulting for Benefit Auctioneers Workshop in Atlanta

Elite Auctions & Fundraising Services will be attending a workshop for benefit auctioneers in Atlanta, Georgia next week.  Elite Auctions strives to be the best benefit auctioneers/consultants on the west coast and is constantly educating and training themselves on the strategies that work in this tough economy and in our specific area.  Here is more information about the workshop:

Consulting for Benefit Auctioneers Workshop

 

How to Create a Highly Profitable Stream of Income For Your Benefit Auction Business with Consulting

 

Presented by Professional Auctioneer and Consultant

 

Kathy Kingston, CAI, BAS

 

 

Monday, August 5 and Tuesday August 6, 2013
Atlanta, Georgia

 

This Powerful 2-Day Workshop Will Give you the Consulting Skills Required to Build Massive Success and Propel Profits

 

Are you ready to gain the competitive advantage you desire that will move your benefit auction business light years ahead?

 

Would you to like to raise significantly more money, engage donors, motivate volunteers and delight your nonprofit clients so you are delightedly retained year after year?

 

“There has never been a better time to offer Consulting – nonprofits need and want your unique benefit auction expertise.”

 

Leverage one of the fastest growing segments of our auction profession today – BENEFIT AUCTIONS – a $16.2 Billion annual industry* with over 1.5 Million nonprofits in the United States.

 

The Benefit Auction Consultant Workshop will powerfully position you to raise significantly more money, engage donors, motivate volunteers and delight your nonprofit clients so you are retained year after year.

 

If you think that you can advance your benefit auction business by just auctioning fancy dinners and exotic trips, think again!

 

Now more than ever, nonprofits seek out benefit auctioneers who can relate to them, solve problems, produce fresh profit-making ideas and to raise more money. Build your confidence and harness these advanced benefit auction consulting competencies now.

 

Kathy’s personalized coaching will empower you to inspire nonprofit clients, donors and auction audiences to accelerate your career and to skyrocket auction fundraising and invigorate your bottom line.

 

The Benefit Auction Consultant Workshop will show you how to easily unlock opportunities and tap into the unlimited stream of income by adding consulting with your nonprofit clients.

 

If you are ready to propel your benefit auction business and your consulting skills, Kathy Kingston, CAI, BAS is excited to work with you personally to provide an innovative and highly interactive workshop on Benefit Auction Consulting.

 

 

To thrive in challenging times you must become more creative, learn innovative skills, network more and invest in yourself to compete in this new economy.

 

But there is GOOD NEWS! The Benefit Auction Business is BOOMING!

 

 

Are you ready to take your benefit auction business to the next level?

 

 

In this distinctly interactive workshop, and you will practice the specialized skills you need to add highly requested benefit auction consulting services and business to accelerate your profits and exponentially raise more money!

Consulting with non-profit organizations insures auction event success and higher revenues for the non-profit AND your auction company. As a Benefit Auction Consultant, you will empower non-profits to raise more far more funds, increase awareness and goodwill plus those turn auction bidders into loyal long-term donors. (…and that’s your unique power and expertise you bring to your nonprofit clients!)

Watch This! It will change the way you think about Nonprofit Fundraising

(This came from TED and Dan Pollotta)  Activist and fundraiser Dan Pallotta calls out the double standard that drives our broken relationship to charities. Too many nonprofits, he says, are rewarded for how little they spend -- not for what they get done. Instead of equating frugality with morality, he asks us to start rewarding charities for their big goals and big accomplishments (even if that comes with big expenses). In this bold talk, he says: Let's change the way we think about changing the world.

Elite Auctions Attends 64th International Auctioneers Conference and Show

Elite Auctions Attends 64th International Auctioneers Conference and Show

July 23, 2013 – Bakersfield/Los Angeles-based fundraising auctioneers/consultants, Mike Grigg, AARE and Connie Waddell, joined their fellow auctioneers from across the world at the National Auctioneers Association’s (NAA) 64th International Auctioneers Conference and Show at the J. W. Marriott in downtown Indianapolis, July 16 – 20, 2013.

Mike graduated from the prestigious "World Champion College of Auctioneers" and is a published author of the book: "Maximizing Your Charity Event's Bottom Line.”  He has participated in many charity, benefit and fundraising auctions as an auctioneer and fundraising consultant.  He has a Bachelor's degree in Business Marketing and graduated from the Fundraising Auction Academy.  Mike serves as Past President and current member for the California State Auctioneers Association (CSAA).

Mike has called hundreds of auctions in California cities like Los Angeles, Bakersfield, San Diego and San Francisco, to name a few, and knows what it takes to get the buyers to competitively bid and drive the prices up while delivering a clear message about each organizations’ cause.  His attention to detail and heart for each organization makes him one of the best in the business.  Mike has mastered the fund-a-need and has developed many revenue enhancers to help boost his clients' proceeds to record breaking numbers.

Mike was the 2004 California State Auctioneers Association Rookie Bid Calling Champion and was crowned the 2009 California State Auctioneer Champion.  Mike began his career in the auction business in 2002 and believes that auctions are the purest form of price realization.  His recent accomplishments include a charity auction to benefit Solutions for Change which raised $1.7 million, a three-day prop, costume, and set piece auction for NBC Universal's hit show, Battlestar Galactica presented by Propworx where almost 1,000 lots were sold, and helping a private high school in Orange County triple their previous year’s fundraiser result.

Professional Memberships:

• Past President & current member of the California State Auctioneers Association (CSAA)


• Member of the National Auctioneers Association (NAA)


• Past Board Member for Make-A-Wish Foundation of Central California (Evening of Wishes Gala)


• Accredited Auctioneer of Real Estate (AARE) designated by the National Auctioneers Association

Connie Waddell is Co-Founder and CEO of Elite Auctions with specific responsibilities overseeing the general operations and marketing department. She has over 25 years experience in marketing.  Her success comes from utilizing her experience and skills to zero in on the exact objective of any marketing campaign and the precise market to target. She was recently awarded first place for brochure design by the California State Auctioneers Association.

She has been recognized throughout her career as an accomplished business professional with an entrepreneurial spirit, outgoing personality, and with excellent communication and leadership skills.

Ms. Waddell graduated from the Professional Ringmen's Institute (PRI).  The Ringman (professional bid spotter) is a very important member of every live auction team whose contributions and responsibilities include an accurate interpretation of the bidder’s interest and effective communication of each bidder’s participation to her auctioneer.

While involved with several charitable organizations, two very dear to her heart are Autism Speaks and Kern Autism Network in an effort to aid her grandson, Adam, and other children on the autism spectrum.

Among dozens of educational seminars, highlights included: how to excel in any interview process with clients and companies; how to build a community of online buyers; how to transition from free to a fee with non-profit groups; and more.

Additionally, attendees took advantage of the opportunity to network with their fellow auctioneers from across the globe.

Along with industry-leading education, the annual Conference and Show also featured several exciting auction competitions.  This year, the NAA celebrated the 25^th anniversary of the International Auctioneer Championship (IAC) competition, which crowns the world’s top male and female auctioneers. The annual conference also included the world’s largest auction tradeshow, which provided a large, engaged consumer base. In fact, more than 900 auction professionals attended the 2013 event, making it the largest Conference and Show since 2009.

To learn more about the Fundraising Auction business visit www.EliteFundraisingAuctions.com. To view a schedule of events that were held at the 64^th International Auctioneers Conference & Show, visit conferenceandshow.com

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About Elite Auctions & Fundraising Services:

Elite Auctions & Fundraising Services is the premier auction and consulting company in the state of California. We provide non-profit organizations with the tools and expertise to maximize their ability to knock fundraising auction and event revenue out of the park.



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Fundraising Seminar in Los Angeles by Elite Auctions

Los Angeles Seminar: Skyrocket Your Fundraising Auction Revenue!! When: Wednesday, July 10, 2013 Morning Session: 8:30 am - 12 noon Where: Embassy Suites LAX North. 9801 Airport Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90045 (Fill out Registration Form at the bottom of this page. Limited seating available.)   Seminar Content: Which Auction Items Are Hot & Which Are Not Items that are bringing in the highest yield & how to secure them Items that are not performing well Where to place auction items (Silent/Live) How to Knock Your Auction Revenue Out of the Park Why a professional auctioneer is best Beware of volunteer auctioneers Number one reason why people love auctions Auction pace & why it's important Value of a Professional Ringman (Bid Spotter) Cutting-Edge Fundraising Techniques How to turn emotion into money Revenue enhancers How to execute the perfect Fund-A-Need Auction Ice Breakers Increase Your Results by 10%, 20% or More Put power bidders in the seats Training volunteers "The Ask" Prepping your attendees to maximize bidding Minding your donor database for maximum results Setting your Board up for success Run of Show Develop a winning timeline Plated dinner or buffet? Learn to involve your guests in your mission Schedule do's and don'ts Questions and Answers Let us address your questions and concerns For Attending You Will Receive: Complete Benefit Auction Planning Checklist Auction Committee Member's Job Descriptions List of "What's Hot & What's Not" Auction Items Questions You Should Ask Before Planning Your Fundraising Event Live and Silent Auction Bid Forms The Book: "Maximizing Your Charity Event's Bottom Line" - written by Award Winning Auctioneer Mike Grigg 30 Minute FREE Telephone Consultation prior to your event AND MUCH MORE...                         (Valued at over $500) Who Should Attend? Auction Chairpersons Non-Profit Staff Auction Planners Board Members Auction Committee Members Volunteers Anyone involved in a charity auction! Investment: Register online: $67 Register at the door: $97 Additional Members: $20 Please fill out all information below and click 'Submit'.  The registration fee is $67.  If you do not register online prior to the day of the seminar, the fee at the door will be $97.  You will be redirected to the Seminar Payment page to make your payment after entering all information below.  If additional members from your organization will be attending the fee will be $20 per additional member.  Please list the names of each additional member in the 'Additional Members' box below. LIMITED SEATING AVAILABLE SO PLEASE ACT QUICKLY!

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Welcome Tracy Karbus... New Elite Auctions Fundraising Consultant

We would like to welcome Tracy Karbus our newest Fundraising Consultant to the Elite Auctions and Fundraising Service's family...

In proving her reputation for creating possibilities, Tracy Karbus utilizes her 18+ years of corporate and non-profit experience working with businesses and individuals, helping them maximize with businesses and individuals, helping them maximize resources and leverage their time and philanthropic efforts.  In particular, she can relate to the challenges and opportunities of many non-profits as she spent the last 14 years in various roles within the non-profit sector.  From Regional Director, Board Member, volunteer, and event coordinator, she has a grasp around the various roles that make up a successful development team and the challenges associated with 'the ask.'  She also understands the importance of creating community as a key component of any sustainable giving program and has been known to receive unprecedented funding commitments in communities known to be stringent with funding awards.

A big picture thinker with an eye on details, she maintains a relentless commitment to research and preparation as a fundraising consultant with Elite Auctions.  She enjoys partnering with development teams in crafting customized fundraising auction strategies to support the individual needs of each organization.

Certificate - Micro enterprise Skill-Building AEO Training Institute

Certificate - Excellence in Nonprofit Leadership and Management