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See Mark Raise $47,000 in :30 Seconds 150 150 Mark

See Mark Raise $47,000 in :30 Seconds

https://youtu.be/SfxNMSIznK8 A client wanted to raise $6,000 dollars but when I applied an original strategy, watch how bid paddles flew into the air and I raised $47,000 dollars in :30…

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galas are starting earlier & ending earlier 1024 768 Mark

galas are starting earlier & ending earlier

What is the time that you are starting your benefit event? What time are you stating that it will end? Is it a weekday event or a weekend event? Are…

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this is why paddles matter 874 534 Mark

this is why paddles matter

Numbered paddles raised in the air by bidders is likely the most iconic image of an auction. Paddles have been part of auctions for over 2,000 years. Television commercials that…

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value drives sponsor levels 743 494 Mark

value drives sponsor levels

Over the past eighteen years I have looked over hundreds of client sponsorship forms. For for the majority of forms you could say, if you’ve seen one form you’ve seen…

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A single auction brio strategy delivered tens of thousands more dollars! 1024 677 Mark

A single auction brio strategy delivered tens of thousands more dollars!

No two auctions are alike. Your benefit auction will be different from all the others. From attendance size, to the donors level of giving or buying, your event is unique…

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do this and generate more money in the live auction 768 1024 Mark

do this and generate more money in the live auction

Every auction should aim to be a new record for raised funds at the gala. That record will come from strategies and excellent planning. Great live auction packages can fall…

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selecting your Master or mistress of ceremonies 1024 768 Mark

selecting your Master or mistress of ceremonies

The selection of who leads and manages your event is important. They have a very important role. The Master or Mistress of Ceremonies is the person who will be the…

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Do games work? 1024 768 Mark

Do games work?

Has your benefit auction held a game that had guests participate in it to win a prize? How did it go? Was it magnificent? Did a good number of guests…

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this is why R&D is not a benefit to your fundraising 1024 617 Mark

this is why R&D is not a benefit to your fundraising

The best clients and the best benefit auctions always have original live auction packages in their events. When a guest opens the evening’s program and looks over the live auction…

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The ALEXANDER House 1024 768 Mark

The ALEXANDER House

The Alexander House of Bulverde, Texas had never hired a licensed professional benefit auctioneer. Auction brio was recommended to them after their 2022 fundraising event. I was contacted with just…

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