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Why Nonprofits Retain Benefit Auctioneers

Posted on December 2, 2011 by cbss

Do you know the number one reason that a nonprofit or school or charity will retain a professional auctioneer? The answer might surprise you. Nonprofits more than ever need their auctioneer to be an ambassador for their cause, to meaningfully … Continue reading →

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Six Key Components To A Profitable Benefit Auction

Posted on November 7, 2011 by cbss

What are the key components of a profitable benefit auction? Let me share my top six. I call them “Kathy Kingston’s Six “R’s” of a Fundraising Auction”. You have to have the right focus which is fundraising; the right people; … Continue reading →

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How To Create The Fundraising Auction Dream Team And Invite The Right Guests

Posted on October 31, 2011 by cbss

Ah, the dream team for auctions! The heart, the backbone of every benefit auction is the volunteer. The makeup is almost entirely volunteers and there are really two categories of volunteers. There are the day of auction volunteers; the folks … Continue reading →

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Pitfalls To Avoid When Planning An Auction

Posted on October 27, 2011 by cbss

Kathy shares what pitfalls to avoid when planning your auction.

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How To Choose A Dynamic Charity Auction Committee

Posted on October 24, 2011 by cbss

A lot of people ask me what should be considered when developing a dynamic auction team. You know, an auction is a one-day business. There’s a myriad of details and processes that have to be in place to have a … Continue reading →

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