Full Service Fund Raising Auctions
Benefits
- People attend to be seen buying and supporting the Fund Raising Project.
- Benefit Auctions can raise between $30,000 to $100,000.
- Use the auction as a major source of increasing needed revenue.
- Eliminate paying interest and pay off loans!
- Pays for building repairs.
- Pays for new heating and air conditioning.
- Pays for new parking lot.
- Cash for building expansions.
- You know the exact day the money will come in.
- Auction generates needed cash.
- You are able to make other investments with auction cash.
- Build cash reserves for other worthwhile projects.
- Simplify your financial needs
- Become Your Own Bank!
Whether this is your first benefit auction assignment or you are a seasoned veteran, Prime Star Auctions Auctions has a selection of time-tested resources that will help you, and are sure to result in substantial increases in your event revenue.
Volunteers with limited or no experience in managing charity auctions are most frequently the individuals that are recruited to staff auction committees. Fearful of how to get started, and then what to do each step along the way, creates stress and leads to frustration. Often, just knowing what to do and when to do it will make the process easier and more pleasant. Serving on an auction committee should not be “cruel and unusual punishment.”
We are Certified Fundraising Auctioneers. We have years of experience in auctioneering, in entertainment and as master of ceremonies for multiple events and auctions. We serve on the board of several local charity organizations.
Getting Started
- Once the decision is made to hold an auction, the first step involves critical issues about the date, location, and goals. The time of year can play a critical role in the event and its success; you decide whether your facilities are adequate or another location must be located.
- You must clearly set forth your goals so that a campaign can be built.
- How you introduce and present the concept to your constituency can set the tone for the entire event. Obtain everyone’s enthusiastic participation and you will have plenty of volunteers, donations and support. A positive approach will generate the spirit that will carry you through the difficult and tedious times. The auction is then viewed as afun-filled project that ends in tremendous money making success!
- A charity/fund raising auction is a very exciting project and will involve many members of your community, never lose sight of the common goals; raising lots of money, having fun and generating community good will.This way your charity fund raisng auction will be judged to be a success.
Other Revenue Sources
In addition to the live auction there are numerous other sources of revenue like online auctions, that can generate another $25,000 t0 $50,000!
The Auction Process
* A Certified Charity/Fund Raising Auctioneer presides over the entire proceedings. The auctioneer has assistants (Experienced floor sales people) who station themselves amid the audience to help the auctioneer spot bids and to answer questions.
* There are more than 300,000 charity auctions a year in the United States alone and many more in Canada and other countries that raise more than $18 billion annually.
* Charity and fund raising auctions are a unique and lively way of raising thousands of dollars for profit and non-profit institutions.
* Charity/Fund Raising Auctions are the preferred method as the most appropriate fund rasing tool for churches, schools, hospitals, civic groups, service clubs and many other charities.
* People attending, enjoy the opportunity to purchase a variety of items in a short period of time, while being seen and donating money to the event.
* Most organizations have talented people within their volunteer core but they need an organized plan for successful fundraising auctions.
* Once an auction contract is signed, we will meet with your fund raising chairperson. We give them a copy and go over our detailed outline of the 22 steps for a successful fund raising auction You can be confident your auction will be a well managed, memorable and positive money making event!
Auctioneer’ Fees
The buyers can pay our fees when a buyer’s premium is used. With this type of auction, a percentage is added to the highest bid amount and that becomes the total sales price. The auctioneer is paid the buyer’s premium for his work and expertise. Or the Charity can hire us on a flat fee basis
Getting Started
- Once the decision is made to hold an auction, the first step involves critical issues about the date, location, and goals. The time of year can play a critical role in the event and its success; you must decide whether your facilities are adequate or another location must be located.
- You must clearly set forth your goals so that a campaign can be built.
- How you introduce and present the concept to your constituency can set the tone for the entire event. Obtain everyone’s enthusiastic participation and you will have plenty of volunteers, donations and support. A positive approach will generate the spirit that will carry you through the difficult and tedious times. The auction is then viewed as a fun-filled project that ends in tremendous money making success.
- A charity/fund rasing auction is a very exciting project and will involve many members of your community, never lose sight of the common goals; raising lots of money, having fun and generating community good will. This way your charity/fund rasing auction will be judged to be a success.
Other Revenue Sources
In addition to the live auction there are numerous other sources of revenue like online auctions, that can generate another $25,000 t0 $50,000!