Has your fundraising gala hit the proverbial wall? Let's fix it! Only $20/pp for an afternoon of training from Darin Lawson, certified Benefit Auction Specialist (BAS). Register at www.darinlawson.com. Registration closes February 9th
REGISTRATION FOR THIS SEMINAR IS NOW CLOSED... WATCH FOR OUR NEXT SEMINAR, LATE SPRING, 2018
designed for non-profit gala planners, at Wickliff Auctioneers’ Carmel gallery. Darin Lawson, CAI/BAS, will present best practices, tips and strategies for guiding your guests into greater giving!
Darin Lawson, CAI/BAS, has over a decade of experience with fundraising gala auctions, large and small, and the information to be shared usually costs thousands!
Only $20pp- and... each paid registrant gets a chance for a $250 donation to your 501c or 501c(3) charity! Coffee, cold drinks and snacks will be provided, also.
Overview of topics:
Venue selection- why it matters
and...the importance of sound, video and lighting
Date selection- why it matters
Demographics of volunteers and financial supporters…are they different?
Procument of items- it takes a village! And, a plan…
What Items Belong in Live Auction?
Pre-Event Communication- do you??
Live Auction psychology and presentation
Silent Auction psychology and presentation; use Buy Now?
How to Present the Giving Opportunity (Fund-a-Need, Ask, Fund the Mission…)
Using electronic bidding services
Turning sponsors into Partners!
Communicating your mission
Run-of-Show and Agenda recommendations- avoiding the 20-minute speech!
Revenue enhancers, games, raffles
And possibly more...time allowing
12232 Hancock Street
Carmel, 46032
Wickliff Auctioneers
12232 Hancock Street
Carmel, 46032
Contact:
Darin Lawson
Phone:
317) 844-7253