Auction decor

One question we get a lot is simple: "What items do especially well at auctions?" Well, a successful item largely depends on your audience, the type and location of your event. Learn more here.

Here are the 9 auction themes I thought were most creative from 2019. Several other benefit auctions I worked had outstanding decor, but these were fundraising events of 2019 which I thought had particularly relevant, clever, thoughtful, or snazzy themes. #benefitauction #auctionthemes #galatheme

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Nonprofit and school auction centerpieces can be sold to raise additional money. But should you sell them? Consider these two points.

So you think balloons are best reserved for a child's birthday party? Think again. Big balloons amp up elegance.

For a legendary financial services firm saluting its 30-year history, Underwood Events taps Kehoe Designs to create a celebration of memories for 1,900 guests. Photos by Spottswood Photography.

Top-notch fundraising auction training is available via webinars and audios. Review these courses, each of which is designed to improve a specific area of your nonprofit auction.

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

Presentation is EVERYTHING when holding your fundraising silent auction. Visit our fundraising blog.

There are certain items that always sell well at any charity auction, so check out this list of auction tips for the best silent auction items that sell well. This particular list of silent auction items ideas are ones will attract lots of bids and always command high prices.