The silent auction fundraiser is a staple in the fundraising world. Many schools, churches and other organizations use the silent auction fundraiser as a means of raising much needed funds. The silent auction is a curious selection, since for the most part the enthusiasm surrounding a silent auction is - well, is silent.
The silent auction fundraiser invokes absolutely no excitement. Even the most competitive silent auctions do not have any real excitement or fund in them and that is why no matter how great the items at a silent auction are, the success will always fall far short of a live auction.
Silence or life? Which do you want at your next fundraiser? With the competition for fundraising dollars becoming increasingly fierce, many organizations realize that in order to succeed they need to put the FUN back in their fundraisers. Relying on a silent auction to generate revenue is the fastest way to never reaching your full potential at an event.
A live auction has an aura of fun and excitement. Instead of attendees colluding and agreeing not to place bids against each other on the sheet, a live auction promotes friendly competition which drives the hands and the funds way up!
The success of a live auction rests in the fact that there is an immediate feeling of excitement and competition in the air. From the first lot to the last, people will bid on things they want, things they need or things they simply want to outbid someone else on. The friendly competition that is in everyone will come out and will help drive your fundraising through the roof.
The auctioneer is the centerpiece of the live auction and the right auctioneer can generate 300%, 400% or possibly more revenue greater than you would have achieved with the same items in a silent auction. Imagine, you can have a highly successful fundraiser that people enjoy and actually look forward to the next one.
Many organizations are reluctant to consider a live auction because they do not have the expertise to plan, organize and execute a live auction, so they opt instead of the silent auction. Fundraising gurus like KDS Fundraising, however, are changing the perspective of organizations around the nation as they help plan and execute highly successful live auctions that far exceed the expectation of the organizations.
Some organizations include live auctions in a larger event, while many other organizations use the live auction as the centerpiece to their fundraising event. Either way, the key to success will be having a great auctioneer and the right assistance and that is where KDS Fundraising sets the bar high.
KDS Fundraising knows auctions, knows fundraising and knows your attendees and that is why KDS can help you have the most successful fundraiser in your organization's history including a live auction.
Generate fun and excitement instead of silence. Exceed your goals rather than fall short. Plan your next event with a live auction rather than the rarely successful, dreaded silent auction fundraiser. |
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