An auction catalog is as basic to a fundraising auction as an auctioneer and bidder numbers.  Also referred to as a “program” or “booklet”, it is the printed document provided to auction attendees A real workhorse, the auction catalog serves many functions.   It helps underscore your message about why you are raising money.  It can […]

Recently we got a panicked call from one of our school clients on the Monday after their auction. Although they had three capable volunteers dedicated to recording the winning live auction bids and fund-a-need, they missed a significant number. The reason? In the good-time spirit of the evening, their fellow parents kept stopping by to […]

I want to expand on Greg’s gift bag blog and offer another perspective. One of the cornerstones of our approach to creating a successful fundraising auction is Laser Beam Your Message. If you meet or speak with any of us at R & B, you know it is the first gospel we preach. Quite simply, […]

One of our key tenants here at R & B is to counsel our clients to respect their attendees’ time. Close the silent auction on schedule.  Start speeches early in the evening. Conduct the live auction (with rare exceptions) during dinner.  Since everyone knows why they are in the room, it is best to get […]