Benefit Auctioneers

The partners listed below have extensive benefit auction experience. Most have multiple certifications, and many have won awards for their skill in calling auctions. All of them can provide auctioneering services the evening of your benefit auction as well as consulting services prior to your auction to help you maximize auction results.

For a list of states in which each Greater Giving partner auctioneer can operate, click here (opens new window/tab).

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Auction Results

Auction Results' sole focus is on high-impact Auction Fundraising for 501(c)(3) Charitable Organizations. David A. Goodman, Auction Results' principal auctioneer and its President, has been a professional auctioneer and entertainer for over 20 years and has helped to raise over $75 million dollars for charity through auction events. Based in Chicago, Illinois, Auction Results has delivered expert auction services in over 30 states and can provide its services throughout the continental United States.

http://www.auction-results.org
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Beneficial Auction Services

JillMarie Wiles has 20+ years of professional marketing expertise and has specialized since 1994 as an auctioneer focused on benefit auctions. As an accomplished speaker she has conducted seminars nationwide. She co-authored and teaches the NAAEI Benefit Auctioneer Specialist Designation (BAS). JillMarie also teaches bid calling techniques with several auction schools. She has served as an auction industry leader as the 2001 International Auctioneer Champion (IAC), as the 2002-04 Oregon Auctioneers Association President, and as a 2002-05 National Auctioneers Foundation Trustee.

http://www.beneficialauction.com
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Benefit Auction Services, LLC.

Ohio's Most Popular and Cleveland’s Most Sought after Benefit Auctioneer™, Bob was invited to conduct 129 events in 2009. His experience, true understanding of how to conduct a successful live auction and fund-a-need program, along with his quick wit and boundless energy is light years ahead of other benefit auctioneers. You’ll not find another auctioneer in the state of Ohio with as much experience, enthusiasm, energy or support for your event. Available to travel nationwide.
http://benefitauctionservices.com
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Bizzarro's Auctions

Bizzarro's Auctions has been working with hundreds of non-profits and schools with their gala events since 1984. We provide expert consultation, cutting edge technology, and a phenomenal auction team for your event. We have been featured in national magazines and local and syndicated television programs. We're coming to play and we're coming to win!

http://www.bizzarrosauctions.com/gala.php
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Blacktie Benefit Auctions

Ernie Rogers is principal of Blacktie Benefit Auctions, where he conducts about 35 benefit auctions each year for non-profit organizations throughout Virginia, Maryland, and D.C. He works closely with event coordinators prior to the event to maximize revenue. Ernie holds the auctioneer designations of CAI, AARE, CES, is a past Virginia State Champion Auctioneer.

http://www.blacktiebenefitauctions.com
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Bowtie Benefit Auctions

Bowtie Benefit Auctions is committed to assisting your nonprofit, school or foundation increase its revenue stream. We utilize the latest fund raising methods with live, silent and online auction packages to attract bidders from not only the attendee list but from those that cannot attend the event and still wish to donate funds. Founded by Darron Meares, who served on the National Auctioneers Association Board of Directors and instructs at the Certified Auctioneer Institute at Indiana University, Bowtie Benefits conducts events in the Southeast and the Virgin Islands.

http://mearesauctions.com/benefit_auctions.php
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Charity Benefit Auctions

Damon Casatico is the founder and President of Charity Benefit Auctions with offices in Danville and Southern California. Charity Benefit Auctions influences the lives of more than two million people a year serving many different types of non-profit organizations and the private education sector. Charity Benefit Auctions has been featured on Access Hollywood and Entertainment Tonight. Damon is dedicated to helping you maximize your fundraising potential.

http://www.charitybenefitauction.com
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Cherwin & Cherwin Auctioneers

Brothers Barry and Ric Cherwin are benefit auctioneers. They coordinate events for scores of public and private schools and have auctioned for, among many other important organizations, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Project Kids Worldwide, American Heart Association, and Muscular Dystrophy Association, often serving as Master of Ceremonies. Barry and Ric have conducted hugely successful auctions for audiences of as few as 20 and as many as 2,000. They are energetic, fun and exciting. They know how to convert laidback spectators into enthusiastic bidders and seasoned auction-goers find them ‘a breath of fresh air’. The Cherwin brothers will help make your event completely rewarding and satisfying.

http://www.CherwinandCherwinAuctioneers.com
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Graham Crow Benefit Auctions

For nearly 20 years, Graham Crow has worked exclusively with non-profit organizations throughout the U.S. and Canada. His ability to entice guests to “spend more money than they had planned, but to feel really good about it” has made him one of the most sought after auctioneers in the country. Much more than an auctioneer and auction consultant, Graham becomes a true partner with each organization. The results and references speak for themselves.

http://www.benefitauctionassociates.com/crow.htm
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1st Class Benefits – BJ Jennings Auction Group

B.J. Jennings, CAI, BAS, 1st Class Benefits, is the 2005 Pennsylvania Auctioneer Champion and has finished as 1st and 2nd Runner-Up in the International Auctioneer’s Championship competition. For the last 3 years she was voted in the Harrisburg Magazine Reader’s Poll as the “Simply the Best Auctioneer” for the region. B.J. works with dozens of organizations annually to assist them in raising millions of dollars. She holds both the prestigious Certified Auctioneers Institute (CAI) designation and the Benefit Auctioneer Specialist (BAS) designation and is an instructor at two auction schools teaching classes on Benefit Auctions and Advanced Bid Calling techniques.

http://www.1stclassbenefits.com
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Fladeboe Auctions

Believing it is our job to "inspire audiences to give," Fladeboe Auctions works closely with each client to plan a benefit auction that is entertaining, tells the story of the organization and engages the audience. Our team of fund raising auction professionals works with more than 100 school and nonprofit clients of all sizes throughout the United States each year. Dedicated to outstanding customer service, we provide clients with the expertise and knowledge to make each event fun, fresh and profitable.

http://www.fladeboeauctions.com
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Larry Flynn Fundraising, Inc.

Larry Flynn is not just an auctioneer; he is an overseer, an advisor and fundraising specialist for your upcoming fundraising event. For Larry, performing for a live audience has been a way of life. The former radio broadcasters professional microphone experience began in 1977 when, at 18, he was billed as “The youngest Professional Ringmaster in the World” for Ashtons Circus of Australia. Working charity events all across America, Larry Flynn really does put the “Fun” in Fundraising!

http://www.LarryFlynn.net
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FUNauctions

When Benefit Auctioneer Specialist Gayle Stallings raises money for nonprofit organizations, she raises money as if it were her own nonprofit. Her twelve years of experience as an executive director of a statewide nonprofit organization, special events consultant, facilitator, and public speaking coach translates into bigger dollars for your fundraiser. FUNauctions, a professional auction and event management company based in Austin, Texas, offers full-service consulting and brings a one-of-a-kind perspective: Fundraising. Starts with FUN.

http://www.funauctions.net
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Gala Gal, Inc Fundraising Auctions

GALA GAL, Inc. Fundraising Auctions, featuring Jenelle Taylor, Florida’s only Full-Time Female Fundraising Auctioneer, creator of AUCTION! The 98 Solutions for Every Charity Auction Challenge. Want the BEST Auctioneer for your upcoming Benefit Auction? The GALA GAL team understands that you only have One Night, Once a Year –just 3 hours – to get your patrons together to not only raise more money than last year, but throw a better party too! Gain freedom from worry, ongoing solutions, and record-breaking results!

http://www.GalaGal.com
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Richard L. Houk, Inc.

Richard Houk has been serving not-for-profit causes for over 35 years as a consultant and auctioneer and has helped raise over $10 million for charitable causes. Richard is a professional auctioneer and Master of Ceremonies, who brings a passion for fundraising and a high level of enthusiasm to every event.

Richard’s team is prepared to provide you a complete package of services: Master of Ceremonies/Emcee, auctioneer, event planning and facilitation, computer systems, and volunteer coordination and training

http://www.richardhouk.com
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Johnson Auctioneering

At Johnson Auctioneering, we take great pride in specializing in benefit auctions and helping organizations raise money beyond expectations! Our team provides a high level of energy, enthusiasm and entertainment resulting in a fun evening for everyone. Johnson Auctioneering provides personalized service to all types of organizations. We are award winning, Benefit Auctioneer Specialists providing consultation and help for your entire event! Maximize your next fund raising event, contact Johnson Auctioneering today. We love what we do and we have FUN!

http://www.johnsonauctioneering.com
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C King Benefit Auctions

C King Benefit Auctions is a full service consulting company in the business of building partnerships throughout the southeast. We do so by creating the best benefit auction experience for both donors and organizations. Christie King is a 4th generation auctioneer with approximately a quarter of a century of experience in the auction industry and holds the Benefit Auctioneer Specialist designation. CKBA partners with organizations in an effort to play an active role in helping turn visions and dreams into realities.

http://www.ckingbenefits.com
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Kingston Auction Company

A national leader in fundraising auctions, Kingston Auction Company has raised millions of dollars for non-profit organizations throughout New England and across the country for over 23 years. Award winning auctioneers, cutting edge consultation and innovative training for both non profits and auctioneers set Kingston Auction Company apart. Kingston Auction Company brings both a long-range perspective and out-of-the-box thinking to maximize their clients’ fundraising efforts and to break fundraising auction records.
http://www.kingstonauction.com
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Kip Toner Benefit Auctions

With more than 30 years experience in the benefit auction world, Kip Toner Benefit Auctions (KTBA) originated many of the current benefit auction techniques. KTBA is recognized as a leading provider of benefit auction services including professional auctioneers, auction planning and auction night services. Successfully planning and conducting over 100 benefit auctions annually from Washington, DC to Hawaii, KTBA helps benefit auctions of all sizes by bringing them new techniques to make them more fun, exciting and profitable.

http://www.kiptonerbenefitauctions.com
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Lawrence Auctioneering

Lawrence Auctioneering is passionate about making your benefit auction a success. When you choose Lawrence Auctioneering, you deal with the owners not a contractor. Since proper preparation generates more money, we partner with you in the planning process to bring the best fundraising practices to your event. Anyone can call bids. Not everyone can both entertain and meet your fundraising goals. Put our experience doing hundreds of benefit auctions in the Upper Midwest to work for you.

http://www.lawrenceauctioneering.com
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Darin K. Lawson

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.

http://www.darinlawson.com
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Tim Leahy Benefit Auction Services

Tim Leahy's warmth, professional style, and sense of humor set the stage for your Auction guests to have a fun-filled and enjoyable evening while bidding very generously. He takes a personal interest in the financial and entertainment success of your event. He only services benefit auctions and works diligently to generate the maximum dollars to support your charities. Tim is a master at working with large or small auction committees, while providing as much pre-auction support as each auction requires.

http://www.benefitauctionassociates.com/leahy.htm
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Living Art Consulting

Working for your benefit. Living Art works with non-profit organizations to grow their strategic and development capacities. With eighteen years in non-profit leadership and management of an international auction house, Washington DC-based owner and principal auctioneer Kirsten Dueck brings unrivalled expertise to benefit fundraising. In addition to the fast-paced fun of benefit auctions, our services include strategic planning and long-range fundraising.

http://www.livingartconsulting.com
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Maximum Benefit Auctions

Jack Young understands your organization. You will appreciate working with an auctioneer who understands the nature of nonprofits and values your organization's commitment and goals. His decade of experience working for nonprofit and charity organizations can offer great value and perspective to your auctions. His unique skills and consultation expertise will maximize the proceeds and the excitement from your event.

http://www.maximumgiving.com
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Maynard & Associates - Elite Benefit Auctioneers

Maynard & Associates - Elite Benefit Auctioneers provides auctioneering and auction consulting services for benefit auctions, galas and fundraising events. The company assists organizations to successfully
meet or exceed fundraising goals by offering a strategic partnership in event coordination and providing dynamic, energetic auctioneering at the event. Jeff is a member of NAA and serves on various non-profit boards and committees.

http://www.maynardassoc.com
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Bill Menish Auctioneers

Benefit Auction Specialist. It is a rare designation given after an extensive education and execution of successful benefit auctions. Bill Menish is one of only 67 people in the world with this respected designation. He uses it, and his over 10 years experience as an auctioneer and emcee to deliver consistently successful, often, record setting benefit auctions. While other auctioneers are using the economy as an excuse for poor performance, Bill is setting records for clients like The San Diego Center for Children, Aquatic Adventures, The Old Globe Guilders and Santa Fe Christian Schools.

http://www.billmenish.com
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Laura Michalek, Professional Fundraising Auctioneer

Ms. Laura Michalek, is a 2000 graduate of the Missouri Auction School, considered the "Harvard of Auctioneering" by Newsweek Magazine. Ms. Michalek brings to the auction block a long history of non-profit work and a bundle of skills required to develop a creative and financially successful auction from the get go. Ms. Michalek’s smart, contemporary, enthusiastic and technically trained style. has landed her smack dab in the center of many non-profit auctions. Her pre-event trainings and support services are considered more than ‘full service’.

http://www.lauramichalek.com
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S. Scott Moore

Scott Moore is a certified auctioneer with ten years of benefit auction experience. He has called auctions ranging in size from $25,000 to $2.5 million. His clients include Boys and Girls Club, Nebraska Humane Society, Opera Omaha Wine Auction, and American Heart Association. Scott is deeply involved in community service, including Board memberships in the Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center, Nebraska Chapter Prevent Blindness, The Nature Conservancy, and the Strategic Air and Space Museum, among others. Scott’s clients retain him year after year due to his blend of efficiency, revenue-generating expertise, and commitment to the nonprofit community.

mailto:scott.moore@cbre.com
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Murad Auctions

Louis Murad is a strategic partner in ensuring the success of your benefit auction. According to one client, "Louis increased the live portion of our auction by 300% and provided invaluable ideas, guidance and support to the auction team throughout the year." Murad Auctions provides benefit auctioneers as well as creative ideas to increase profits throughout the evening. The company is located in Dallas, Texas, and serves clients throughout Texas and beyond.

http://www.muradauctions.com
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National Benefit Auctions

Our full time auctioneer/consultant Jama Smith, BA, BAS works with your team from beginning to end to help you create (or improve upon) your fantastic signature event. We know you need to raise the most funds possible and the most positive awareness for your organization in ONE NIGHT...and we help you make that happen! We provide your volunteers with written materials, consultation, motivation, fun auctioneers, and years of experience from your first planning meeting through your exciting auction event.

http://NationalBenefitAuctions.com
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National Fundraising Solutions, Inc.

National Fundraising Solutions, provides state-of-the-art benefit auction services to maximize your fundraising efforts. Specializing in benefit auctions since 1988, we have raised millions of dollars for schools, special events, and nonprofit organizations. Our philosophy is to create a comfortable and relaxed environment for giving that is exciting and profitable.  NFS stands apart as a creative professional bringing both a unparalleled enthusiasm and out-of-the-box thinking together with state and international champion auctioneers to maximize your fundraising efforts and break revenue records.

http://www.fantasyfundraisers.com
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Nicholls Auction Marketing Group

Nicholls Auction Marketing Group, with over 4 decades of auction superiority and over 100 years of combined experience, has been synonymous with excellence and success. John Nicholls and team conduct over 60 benefit auctions each year. As an active member of National Auctioneers Association, President of the Virginia Auctioneers Association and two-time world champion auctioneer – John’s experience with organizations like Joe Gibbs Youth for Tomorrow Foundation, the Rappanhannock YMCA and St. Judes Children’s Research Hospital demonstrates the skills you need to bring out the best of your benefit auction.

http://www.nichollsauction.com
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Partager Auction

Southern California-based Partager Auction is your source for professional auctioneer services, specializing in benefit fundraiser and fine art auction events for more than 15 years. We offer a 70-page Auction Planning Guide; unlimited consultations; and an energetic and commanding auctioneer who will lead your event and bring in top dollar on every item! Principal auctioneer, Cheryl Parker, is a graduate of Indiana College of Auctioneering and has been awarded the designation Benefit Auctioneer Specialist (BAS) by the National Auctioneers Association.

http://www.partager-auction.com
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Red Apple Auctions

Award-winning benefit auctioneer Sherry Truhlar, CMP, BAS has been featured on E! Style with Isaac Mizrahi, TLC’s Take Home Handyman with Andrew Dan-Jumbo, The Washington Post Magazine, and Georgetowner Magazine. Over 2,000 volunteer auction chairpersons from Alaska to Australia subscribe to her online magazine offering original benefit auction ideas, and hundreds of gala chairs take her teleclasses. To get started planning your best auction yet, sign-up on her Website to receive your free Auction Item Guide ($29 value).

http://www.redappleauctions.com
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Red Derby Consultants & Fundraisers, LLC

Red Derby Consultants & Fundraisers, LLC was founded by professional auctioneers Ron Leftwich and Fred Reger. We are dedicated to help organizations reach goals. Our company offers complete event consultation from start to finish, keeping up with current technologies and trends.

With nearly 50 years experience as professional auctioneers we have the experience and knowledge to take your event to the next level. We are based out of the Washington, DC Metro area and serve clients across the US.

http://www.redderbyconsultants.com
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Reynolds & Buckley

Auctioneer David Reynolds is "an appealing, rambunctious puppy who is stealing your wallet," according to one reporter. The firm of Reynolds & Buckley is transforming the role of fundraising auctioneer into a new kind of performance art. Along the way, the company has raised millions of dollars for nearly 100 charities nationwide. Known for boundless energy and witty style, the firm is also recognized for its expertise in the techniques and strategies needed for a successful event.

http://www.reynolds-buckley.com
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Richard O'Keef Fund-Raising Auctions

Since 1992, Richard O'Keef has been a leading fundraising auctioneer. He is a master at entertaining audiences while getting top dollar for auction items. His book, Shake the Money Tree: How to Produce a Winning Fundraising Event with a Live and Silent Auction, describes the four objectives that are achieved at every successful fundraising event and the tasks that need to be accomplished to make sure those objectives are met. He is dedicated to helping fundraising organizers everywhere raise more money to help more people.

http://www.letsdoanauction.com
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Rock the Gavel

Rock the Gavel has built its practice upon a reputation of delivering "fun, lively and highly profitable" auctioneering services. With over 20 years of experience, owner and lead auctioneer, Jeff Tanenbaum, helps his clients recognize and apply strategies and techniques that set the stage for a successful and inspiring event. Discover the difference between an entertainer that auctions and an auctioneer that rocks!

http://www.rockthegavel.com
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Schur Success Auction Services

Founded in Denver more than 25 years ago, CEO Shannon Schur, a second generation auctioneer, and her husband, Rich Schur, run Schur Success Auction Services. They are the first in Colorado to receive NAA certification as Benefit Auction Specialists (BAS). Shannon is a Past President of the Colorado Auctioneers Association (CAA) and earned her CAI certification (Certified Auctioneers Institute). Rich is currently a CAA board member. The two work as a team at charity events to give the guests "two for the money".

http://www.success-auctions.com
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David Sobon Auctions

We are experts in the science of charity auctions. Our pre-event consulting services, auction event planning, volunteer training & follow through are the key to success. The "David Sobon Auction System" involves a step-by-step plan that assures your groups success. Every organization that has worked with our system had increased their auction revenue, despite these tough economic times. With a passion for your cause, boundless energy & witty style, your donors will be motivated to fulfill their philanthropic potential.

http://www.davidsobon.com
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Voorhees & Associates

Voorhees & Associates has been consulting and performing Charity Auctions since 1986. Our service includes consulting, accounting, agenda and auctioneer. We perform 60 to 65 Charity Auctions annually from Cub Scout Cake Auction to Major Auction Events throughout Oregon.

mailto:siddyv@msn.com
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Walker Auctions

Walker Auctions conducts 100 benefit auctions per year throughout the United States and Canada raising over $10,000,000 annually for charities. Lance Walker co-wrote and instructs the Benefit Auctioneer Specialist program of the National Auctioneers Association. Terri Walker has placed First Runner up three times in the International Auctioneers competition. The Walker's dynamic stage performance and pre auction consultation are valuable assets to benefit auctions.

http://www.walkerauctions.com
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Weitbrecht Auctioneers, Inc.

Weitbrecht Auctioneers, Inc. services New England and beyond with turnkey benefit auction services. From pre-event consulting, to computerized clerking and cashiering services, we provide "integrity, creativity and passion in every sale!" Our staff of award winning auctioneers will tastefully entertain your guests, while delivering the maximum dollars possible for every item. Weitbrecht Auctioneers' trained staff can clerk your benefit auction event with your group's licensed Greater Giving event software!

http://www.greatestauctioneer.com
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Linda Welsh Auction & Realty

Charity Auctions are fun! There is nothing like hearing a professional auctioneer’s rhythmic, melodic chant as a crowd of supporters bid on wonderful items. Linda Welsh Auction & Realty Group has several auctioneers you can choose from to provide the right atmosphere and professionalism for your event. Whether consulting on sponsors, items to procure, set up and silent auction displays or choosing the best fit in a professional auctioneer, we can find all the right solutions for you!

http://www.lindawelshauction.com/charity.php
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Your Charity Auctioneer

Professional charity benefit fund raising auctioneer George M. Noceti for the SF Bay Area has helped many Bay Area, based not for profits including, Habitat for Humanity, Sacred Heart Schools, Lindsay Wildlife Museum, Lawrence Hall of Science, St. Ignatius College Prep, St. Luke’s Hospital Junior Auxiliary, Arch Bishop Riordan High School, Napa Valley’s Stone Ridge School, and many others. George was Senior Executive Vice President at Butterfield & Butterfield, fine art auctioneers since the 1800’s. He currently resides with his family in Lafayette, California. George’s background and experience can help ensure the success of your event!

http://www.yourcharityauctioneer.com
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Zaffarano Auctioneers

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. He is devoted to his company slogan of “Helping Organizations Reach Its Goals!”

http://www.zaffaranoauctioneers.com
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