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Today’s webinar:Go Big With Your Live
Auction & Appealwill begin in a few moments…
#TheBigLive
#TheBigLive
Kendra DavisArea Director
BidPal
Ben FarrellBenefit Auctioneer
Custom Benefit Auctions
Featuring Fundraising Experts
#TheBigLive
$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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Follow @BidPal and @Auction8er!Add to the conversation using:
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…
GO BIG!#TheBigLive
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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Browse Available Items:BidPal.ExperienceCharity.com
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Get Travel Procurement Tips[On-Demand Webinar]
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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Donate Now
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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
#TheBigLiveFind your next benefit auctioneer atbidpal.com/partners/.
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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QUESTIONS?#TheBigLive
To schedule yours today, contact Ben [email protected]
FREE CONSULTATION
Live Auction & Appeal
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