How to raise thousands in a matter of minutes... by selling one auction item multiple times

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Are you ready to learn how to raise thousands in just a matter of minutes for your non-profit organization? Join us as we delve into the world of auction items and how you can sell one item multiple times for maximum impact.

Our expert panel includes Jessie Leverett from Rescuing Hope, Scotty Gibbs, a professional auctioneer, and Terri Bailey from the American Lung Association. They will share their tips and tricks on picking the right items, the importance of having a great auctioneer, and how to set the perfect price point to entice donors.

Don't miss out on this valuable insight on how to raise more money for your non-profit organization. Watch now and start maximizing your fundraising efforts!


02:05 Intro/Panel intro
04:37 Choosing one item and seeing increased net value
05:00 Terri Bailey response
07:50 Jessie Leverett response
08:15 Golf trip giveaway
08:58 Curated trips for specific donors
09:29 Understand your audience
10:11 We rely on our committee to know whose in the room
11:18 Kentucky bourbon trip
11:55 Selling for the highest bid amount possible
13:04 Scotty Gibbs “were auctioneers, not magicians”
15:30 Find a way for everyone to meet in the middle
17:25 We want to make it as easy as possible for them to say yes
18:45 Send us questions
19:35 Good auctioneers aren’t cheap and cheap auctioneers aren’t good
20:21 You have to spend the money to make the money
21:57 Auctioneers are teammates
24:28 Giving the auctioneer benchmarks
28:10 Always connect it back to the mission
28:24 Fundraising auctioneers are not magicians
29:14 Initial consultation with team
30:23 Prioritizing communication
31:35 It’s about your mission
32:28 Once you tie anything to the mission everyone wants to be involved
34:38 Focusing on what you know will work
36:51 Asking top donors what they are interested in
39:33 Doing things we know people want
40:38 We take risks in our silent actions
42:36 Donors are tied to your mission
45:55 Talk to your fan club every time
46:40 Does the live auction take away from the FUND-A-NEED
49:00 You gotta have something for everyone
50:52 Get people motivated about the why
52:46 Using consignment items to identify donors
55:26 Giveaway items/Wrap up