Maximizing Your Benefit Auction

10/30/2008 - Milwaukee, WI

In a stressful economy, how can you reduce your fundraising stress while maximizing auction returns? Join Auctionpay and Johnson Auctioneering to learn how to get more donors to attend your auction, avoid operational pitfalls, and streamline processes for maximum results.

Auctionpay Area Marketing Manager Dottie Quinn and Rod Johnson of Johnson Auctioneering will share the tips, tricks, and strategies learned at hundreds of benefit auctions. You'll also get some new approaches to help to survive and even thrive despite national economy woes.

At this seminar, you will learn: 

  • Why some people won't attend a benefit auction
  • Audience development strategies
  • How to streamline the auction preparation process
  • Identifying potential event revenue streams
  • How to procure the best items for each auction element-online, silent, and live
  • Where to spend your auction budget to maximize revenue
  • How to achieve smooth event flow from check-in to check-out

    Thursday, October 30 - Milwaukee, WI
    9:00 am - 12:00 pm
    Registration begins 30 minutes prior to start time.
    Breakfast will be provided.

    Location:
    Captain Frederick Pabst Mansion
    2000 W. Wisconsin Ave
    Milwaukee, WI 53233

    Presenters

    Rod Johnson of Johnson Auctioneering is a highly-respected benefit auctioneer. Rod was the 2007 Wisconsin State Champion Auctioneer and the 2007 Minnesota State Champion Auctioneer. He credits his success to the fact that he absolutely loves the auction business...especially benefit auctions. He recently obtained the Benefit Auction Specialist designation from the National Auctioneers Association.

    Dottie Quinn, Area Marketing Manager, discovered Auctionpay six years ago while chairing fundraising events as a volunteer in the Chicago and Portland metro areas. Her product knowledge, 16 years of volunteer experience with auction and fundraising events, and understanding of auction planning helps nonprofit organizations and schools successfully navigate challenges and increase revenue potential. Dottie works with nonprofits in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Michigan.

     

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