More and more organizations are using benefit auctions as a fund raising method.  A successful benefit auction can take anywhere from 6 months to a year to plan.  Having a professional benefit auctioneer can help make your planning easier by assisting in setting goals and creating a realistic timeline.

Things to consider include:

• Venue - the location of your event can make all the difference between it being a success...or not.
• Auction items - A professional benefit auctioneer will help you determine the right number and kind of items for your event.
• Marketing and Promotion - radio, television and print ads to get people to your event,
• Catalog production - a well designed catalog will impact how your event is perceived by the sponsors, donors and attendees.
• Training volunteers in cashiering and clerking.