Charity Auction Services

At a high level, the goals of a charity auction are to meet the financial targets, raise awareness, and build community support for the organization. A good charity auctioneer will work well with your auction chairs and volunteers as well as entertaining the guests and inspiring bidding. The auctioneer is key to setting the tone and pace of the event, but that should be based on the goals and guidance from the chairs and organization representatives. Successful auctions are a team effort. Everyone has an important role - from the chairs and event planners to volunteers and guests. A great charity auctioneer elevates the mood of the evening and potential for giving by recognizing the people who are contributing to that success.

Keeping the energy level high and guests engaged is important, especially with longer auctions. Having a skilled emcee making announcements and reading item descriptions for the auctioneer can add spice and variety to the verbal rhythms throughout the event.

Professional spotters can enhance the fundraising potential of any auction by promoting follow up bidding, thanking the high bidders, helping keep track of secondary bidders for multiples, and generally ensuring that all bids are caught. Starting packages include one auction assistance, but additional spotters may be needed depending on the size and layout of the event.

*  Auctioneer Consultants

Auction consultants work on anything and everything from procurement to guest development to volunteer coordination. If engaged in advance, they can add value from the slow but steady beginning to the intense and exciting end.

Check out our recommendations for event spaces, DJs, photographers, special event planners, or other online resources for alternative fundraising ideas.