Maximizing Your Benefit Auction
02/10/2009 - Glenview, IL
In a stressful economy, how can you reduce your fundraising stress while maximizing auction returns? Join Auctionpay and Zaffarano Auctioneers to learn how to get more donors to attend your auction, avoid operational pitfalls, and streamline processes for maximum results.
Auctionpay Area Marketing Manager Kristin Barton and Vinnie Zaffarano of Zaffarano Auctioneers 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
February 10 - Glenview, IL
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Registration begins 30 minutes prior to start time.
Location:
Kohl Children's Museum of Greater Chicago
2100 Patriot Blvd
Glenview, IL 60026
Cost: $24.99
Lunch will be provided.
Presenters
Vinnie Zaffarano has nearly a decade of experience as an auctioneer. In 2005 he founded Zaffarano Auctioneers and conducts 150+ auctions annually. Vinnie is member of the NAA, ISAA, IAA and WAA. Mr. Zaffarano conducts personal consulting to teach his clientele the latest trends and techniques in benefit auctions. Vinnie thrives on customer service and has developed a very loyal clientele in the fundraising field, becoming known as a top producer for his clients in Chicago and the surrounding areas.
Kristin Barton, Auctionpay Area Marketing Manager, has worked with hundreds of non-profits and schools during her four years at Auctionpay. She has a wealth of knowledge and experience in running smooth and effective event registration and check-out stations and streamlining auction logistics. Kristin's working relationship with the auctioneers and event planners in her region has resulted in a personal database of many unique and effective auction "tips and tricks" that can maximize nonprofits and schools' fundraising potential.
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