Roll Out The Red Carpet

When you hire Tom for your event, you get the highest caliber service and you’ll have full access to consulting services. Tom will communicate with you and your event committee on everything from centerpieces to the theme of the benefit, from how many and what type of live and silent auction items you should use. Many times an event will become stale, Tom will bring a new and fresh and excitement to your event.

Tom Crawford Works Hard For Your Benefit.

Services Include:

BEFORE THE EVENT:
Consultation on time line, auction items, lighting and sound

NIGHT OF THE EVENT:

  • Early arrival for sound check and powerpoint presentation

  • Emcee for your silent auction as well as all event needs

  • Auctioneer for your live auction

  • Ambassador for your special appeal

  • Professional Auction Assistants

  • Recording sheets for Live Auction and Special Appeal

AFTER THE EVENT:

  • Consultant/Auctioneer participation in the debrief meeting

  • Planning for next year

 

Dorothy adds her expertise to every event.

Questions to ask when hiring an auctioneer

Ask for a contract. Someone without a contract can bail on you at any time!!

What is their experience with Benefit Auctions?

Do they have a list of clients and referrals to show you?

Do they know how to properly conduct a “Fund A Need” or special appeal?

Will the auctioneer meet and consult with you? If not, you’re losing money.

Ask if they are a BAS.  A designated Benefit Auctioneer Specialist by the NAA.

BAS designates on average raise twice as much money as non BAS auctioneers.

 

What should you expect from a Professional Benefit Auctioneer?

Professionalism, Results, Extraordinary Service, Passion and dedication to your Cause. Uniquely trained to achieve Maximum dollar results.

Consulting from start to finish. (BAS thinks out of the box with new ideas)

Not all auctioneers are the same. Only 1% of all auctioneers are Benefit Auctioneer Specialist’s.  The reason you want a BAS is that they focus on fundraising auctions, which takes a different mindset. Engaging an audience of donors and Nonprofit supporters requires a unique approach that will connect them with a higher cause.

Several ways the Auctioneer is compensated: 

1. Flat Fee- a fee that is set by the auctioneer for consulting and conducting the auction for the event.

2. Incentive Plan. The incentives beyond the flat fee (1-10%) help to motivate the charity auctioneer to maximize the revenues received at your fundraising auction.

3. Portion Of The Earnings Plan. A certain percentage of the Benefit auction will go to cover the cost of the Benefit Auctioneer Specialist and consulting.

4. Buyer’s Premium option, this is no charge to the not-for-profit organization, Buyers premium is paid by the winning bidder of the item.

5. An additional 5-10% is added on to the live auction items at check out. This must be spelled out in the program and at check in. This is not used often with Benefit Gala’s.

Let Ultimate Benefit Auctions Guide You to making the most money for your benefit!