Hiring a Professional Fundraising Auctioneer & Consultant?

What you think you’re paying for: Someone who can call an auction

What you’re actually paying for: Someone who can get on stage and maximize your items’ values while promoting your cause Plus: Provide consulting throughout the year for your event Design and conduct a winning fund a need Answer any questions surrounding your fundraising efforts Provide professionally trained bid assistants Organize a timeline to maximize your event revenue Put your auction items in their most effective order Training on donor development Training on procurement How to set up your venue to maximize returns Auction event marketing techniques Access to several revenue enhancers to increase your event’s bottom line How to run the most successful silent auction Which items you should be obtaining for your audience How to effectively check-in and checkout attendees Committee consultations Volunteer training Access to exclusive auction items Licensed and bonded auctioneers Event follow-up meeting

Still think that hiring a professional auctioneer is expensive?

YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR - So if you hire a cheap auctioneer or go with a volunteer, don't be surprised when your results aren't what you wanted!

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Written by Mike Grigg, AARE, BAS of Elite Auctions & Fundraising Services

VIDEO: Fundraising Auctioneer works with Ringman

Thought we would share a video from a recent auction where we show the power of a professional ringman in your audience and how it benefits the bottom line.  In this video you will see fundraising auctioneer, Mike Grigg, works with professional ringman, Rick Werner, to drive up the price on a firehouse dinner benefiting Interfaith Community in San Diego County. Visit Elite Auction's Ringman page to find out more about professional ringmen.