Auction games fundraising events

If you've been in the gala game for a while, you may know about this game. Heads and tails is a game of chance that is great for a couple reasons. 1. You will make money! 2. It is a great way to get everyone's attention before the program begins or give them a motivation to stay around until the en

The whiskey wall is a revenue-generating game the MEN WILL LOVE! | earn more money at your fundraising gala, charity event or benefit auction with this game | fundraising game ideas | charity auction ideas | nonprofit fundraiser | school fundraiser

I met with a client earlier this week who reminded me of one of my favorite additional fundraising activities for a fundraising gala: The Punch Board. I first saw one of these at one of my events a couple years ago. They had a giant board with about 50 holes in it. Each hole was covered b

An Envelope Fundraiser is also sometimes called ‘The Wall of Money’ and is a great addition to your fete, art show, awards night or any event where you have a good flow of people coming through.

Chinese auction rules and information on how to run a successful raffle. Tips for tickets and ideas for Chinese auction variations.

Did you know this is possible? I know, it pains me to say it as an auctioneer, but you can have a successful Fundraising Gala without having any auction. I know what you are thinking! Surely, she can't mean NO auction. She must be talking about Silent Auctions. Nope. I mean NO au

One of the most important questions to ask yourselves about auction items is, “Does this item have broad appeal?” Meaning, is this something a lot of people like and would be willing to bid on? If there is one thing that you can guarantee a lot of people could bid on it is….(drumroll please)… alco

Mystery boxes, grab bags, mystery envelopes and punch walls are great fundraising ideas to help you use some of the less expensive auction items that you have received for your fundraiser. These all allow you to remove these donated items off your silent auction tables and encourages your guests to pay full price for them.

Flipboard idea. Buy a square...flip it and receive a gift/prize revealed.

It's important that your Live Auction has variety If your live auction is all trips, they will not sell well. If you have 6 trips, it is unlikely there are 7-12 people in that audience who want them enough to bid them up. It's basic supply and demand. Not to mention it gets super boring for everyon