Fundraising Auction Do's and Don'ts

It is a big task to organize a fundraising auction, however it is possible. Here are some guides these do`s and don`ts to run better and more successful auction.

Do's

Plan it carefully. Set your goal together with your team. Draw your plan and delegate tasks. Prepare everything you need. Execute perfectly.

Get a corporate sponsor. Getting a corporate sponsor will help you attract more people through corporate contacts or employees and reduce your expenses. You all need each other for benefits.

Definition of auction you will use. You have 3 choices. You can use a regular auction, silent auction, or both. Do hire a professional charity auctioneer. Take note: "professional charity auctioneer". Regular auctioneers have a great skill of their own but a charity auctioneer knows how to execute a non-profit event very well.

Integrate the auction into a charity event. Often, an event used to be inserted in a fundraising activity. This helps draw invites and keep the guests entertained.

Don'ts

Don't limit on the type of auction goods to sell. If you want to collect enough funds for a cause, be ready to sell as many items as you can.

Don't ever guess that your guests know what to do. Not everyone has been to an auction or experienced bidding for an item at an auction. So give your guest information about what they should expect during the actual event. The last thing you want is to host an event that requires big money. Any amount you collect is added to the money you earn.

Don't make yourself stressfull. While so many things going on when preparing the fundraising event and during the auction itself, you don't have to stress yourself over the details too much. Cooperate with your teammates.