Getting the Most From Your Benefit Auction
02/25/2009 - Indianapolis, IN
Want to maximize revenue and reduce stress at your fundraising auction? Join Auctionpay to learn how to achieve higher revenue, avoid pitfalls, and streamline processes for maximum results.
Auctionpay's event consultant Siri Lippy and Auctionpay benefit auctioneer partner Darin Lawson will share the tips, tricks, and strategies learned at hundreds of benefit auctions. You'll also get the best practices from thousands of Auctionpay clients-without the stress of thousands of auctions!
This seminar will also feature a case study from Chuck P. Schmal, Vice Chair of Auction Logistics for the Indianapolis Wine Auction, benefitting the Indianapolis Zoo. Chuck will discuss the history of the auction, starting from 2004, where the team used a home-grown database, to their most recent event, which leveraged their hard-won experience plus solutions from Auctionpay to deliver outstanding guest satisfaction and revenue results.
At this seminar, you will learn:
- Strategies for succeeding in a fragile economy
- How to streamline the auction preparation process
- 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
Wednesday, February 25 - Indianapolis, IN
9:00 am - 12:30 pm
Registration begins 30 minutes prior to start time.
Location:
Butler University
Atherton Union - Room 326
4600 Sunset Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46208
Cost: $25.00
Lunch will be provided.
Presenters
Siri Lippy, Senior Professional Events Services Manager, Auctionpay, has provided event services for more than 300 benefit events and consulted with thousands of nonprofits. She trains new Auctionpay staff in best practices for running both automated and manual benefit auctions and is passionate about helping organizations run smooth, sensational, profitable events.
Darin Lawson, CAI, is a second-generation auctioneer who conducts white tie, black-tie and no-tie fundraising auctions, primarily in Central Indiana. He provides complete consulting service for charity clients, meeting with paid staff and volunteer groups to offer direction and guidance on making fundraising events flow smoothly. A 20-year professional auctioneer and auction gallery owner, Darin has consistently generated repeat and referral clients in the charity auction niche, due to his high level of involvement with each organization and sincere enthusiasm for their causes.
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