Successful Benefit Auctions Made Easy
10/15/2008 - Norfolk, VA
Want to maximize revenue and reduce stress at your fundraising auction? Join Auctionpay and Blacktie Auctions to learn how to achieve higher revenue, avoid pitfalls, and streamline processes for maximum results.
Professional benefit auctioneer Ernie Rogers of Blacktie Benefit Auctions as he shares the tips, tricks, and strategies learned at hundreds of benefit auctions. Ernie breaks down the complexity of managing the benefit auction night into simple, straightforward best practices that are easy to execute. And, Ernie's engaging and forthright style makes learning fun.
Stephanie Martin of Auctionpay will follow up Ernie's presentation with an overview of Auctionpay's solutions that make it easier to manage benefit auctions from start to finish and enhance your guests' experience.
At this seminar, you will learn:
-
The "must-haves" to prepare in advance of auction night
-
Strategies for auction item order to keep your audience engaged and bidding
-
What - and what not - to consign
-
How to manage your silent auction to complement your live auction
-
Preparing appealing auction item descriptions
-
How to achieve smooth event flow from check-in to check-out
Wednesday, October 15 - Norfolk, VA
8:30 am - 9:00 am Coffee and Registration
9:00 am - 1:00 pm Seminar
Continental Breakfast will be served.
Location:
Norfolk Botanical Gardens
6700 Azalea Garden Rd
Norfolk, VA 23518
Presenters
Ernie Rogers, Blacktie Benefit Auctions, Ernie Rogers is a licensed Auctioneer and Associate Real Estate Broker. He is the 2004-2005 Virginia State Champion Auctioneer. Currently he serves on the board of directors for the Virginia Auctioneers Association. He is a graduate of Arizona Western College, the Reppert School of Auctioneering in Auburn, Indiana, a retired Captain in the United States Air Force Reserve, and has 17 years of banking experience.
Stephanie Martin, Auctionpay, Executive Area Marketing Manager, joined Auctionpay in 2001 after running a successful event planning business in the Seattle Area. In addition to a background in special events Stephanie has been a board member for several organizations including an independent school where as Board President, she lead a 6.5 million capital campaign and served as development chair for several years. Her understandings of the workings of fundraising, auctions and development make her a valuable resource to her clients.