Today’s webinar:Go Big With Your Live

Auction & Appealwill begin in a few moments…

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Kendra DavisArea Director

BidPal

Ben FarrellBenefit Auctioneer

Custom Benefit Auctions

Featuring Fundraising Experts

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$1 billion+ raised

8,300+ events

1 million+ donors engaged

I. Identifying Opportunities & ChallengesII. 4 Ways to Go Big with Live AuctionsIII. 6 Ways to Go Big with Donation AppealsIV. Q & A

Agenda

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Live Auctions & Donation Appealsraise the most amount of fundsin the shortest amount of time.

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Does your organization host a Live Auction & Donation Appeal at your

fundraising events?

Yes, Live Auction. Yes, Donation Appeal. Yes, both.

No, but we’re considering adding a Live Auction.

No, but we’re considering adding a Donation Appeal.

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Opportunities & Challenges

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Live Auction Opportunities

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Preview Live

Live Auction Challenges

• Procuring the Right Items for the Right Buyers

• No Anonymity

• Recruiting Help

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Donation Appeal Opportunities

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Donation Appeal Challenges

• Telling your Story

• Securing Matching & Leadership Gifts

• Defining a Goal

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Other Challenges

• Timing

• Finding the right auctioneer

• Logistics

• Sharing real-time results

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If you’re going to spend the resources needed to organize a Live Auction or Donation Appeal…

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4 Ways to Go Big with Live Auctions

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Live Auction: Items

• Maximum 10 Packages

• Think Emotionally

• Unique Experiences

• Consider Selling Multiple Packages & Packages for Multiple People

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Live Auction: Item Examples

• Exotic Getaway• Guided Tour• Skiing Trip• Hot Air Balloon Ride

• Tickets to a championship game• Rare baseball cards• Personal training services• Complete home gym

• Signed memorabilia• Walk-on role in TV show• Award show passes• Art or music lessons

• Maid services for a year• Total makeover• Chauffeur for a week• Local business tour

• Private cooking lessons• Wine or beer tasting• Cocktail basket• Dinner with a celebrity

• Class pizza party• Custom-built treehouse• Professional family photos• Disney World adventure

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Live Auction:Benefit Auctioneer

• Experience is critical

• Builds momentum

• Enhances competition

• Maintains fast pace

• Some script needed

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Live Auction:Timing

• Start with lower priced, “ice breaker” items

• Serve dinner during or after the live auction

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Live Auction:Technology

• Strategic Starting Bids

• Item Preview

• Scoreboard

• Spotter Tool

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Live Auction:Scoreboard Technology

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Live Auction:Spotter Technology

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6 Ways to Go Big with Donation Appeals

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1. Technology2. Matching Gifts3. Leadership Gifts4. Auctioneer5. Good Timing6. MAD Finale

Donation Appeal:Technology

• Video

• Text2Give® or Mobile Bidding

• Scoreboard

• Spotter Tool

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Donation Appeal:Spotter Technology

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Donation Appeal:Matching Gifts

• Provide donation motivation

• Seek in advance

• Consider Matching Gift Sponsorship

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Donation Appeal:Leadership Gift

• Ask Board Members first

• Ask for more than you expect to receive

• Prepare a few donations to follow-up

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Donation Appeal:Auctioneer/Emcee

• Enthusiasm required• Tell the story• Focus on the goal• Leverage Scoreboard• Plan and practice• Have a backup plan

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Donation Appeal:Timing

• Before the Live Auction

• Dim the lights

• Provide real-time results

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Donation Appeal:MAD Finale

• One final opportunity for all to give

• Includes an incentive

• After the auctions, or at the conclusion of your original appeal

• Countdown clock

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Go BIG. Go LIVE!

1. Emotion & Energy

2. Timeline

3. Celebration

4. Gratitude

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Which of the following fundraising toolswould best help your organizationgo big with your next Live Auction

and Donation Appeal?

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❑ Mobile Bidding❑ Spotter Tool

❑ Pre-Event Consulting❑ On-Site Event Staffing❑ All of the Above!

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To schedule yours today, contact Ben atben@custombenefitauctions.com

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Live Auction & Appeal

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888.729.0399

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