FREE WEBINAR
Watch the Recording On Demand

 

Maximize the results of your live auction, sidestep pitfalls and raise more money.

Too many fundraising events suffer from the same few live auction woes: think disorganization among committee members, ineffectively bundled auction packages, items that don't attract enough bidding, and more. 

It doesn't have to be this way. With expert advice, your organization can raise the bar and wow your donors with premium packages that sell for well over face value. 

In an exciting one-hour webinar, Tracey Lorts and Ian Lauth will share a variety of best practices focused solely on turning potential mistakes into big wins for your cause.

Included in this session:

  • Tracey and Ian’s Top 3 Procurement Tips
  • Underwriting & Selling Multiples
  • Best Practices for selling packages
  • Top selling packages in 2018

FMV: Priceless!

Hosted by: Greater Giving & Winspire

 

TOPICS COVERED 
1) Top Procurement Tips
  • Best use of time
  • Forming a strategic approach
  • Understanding your guests
  • Using software
2) Underwriting & Selling Multiples
  • Enticing sponsors for live auction
  • Selling multiples of donated items
3) Selling Live Auction Items
  • Pre-event promotion
  • Item sequencing
  • Setting starting bids 
4) Top Selling Items of 2018
  • Travel packages
  • Other item trends
 

 

trent-beattiYOUR HOST

Ian Lauth

VP Fundraising
Winspire

With an extensive background in event fundraising, marketing and business development, Ian has led the marketing team at Winspire for six years, conceptualizing and implementing marketing strategies to help Nonprofits achieve their event fundraising goals.

tracaey-lortsSPECIAL GUEST

Tracey Lorts

Marketing Manager
Greater Giving

Tracey began working in nonprofit fundraising in 2010, supporting numerous benefit auctions and establishing an inaugural golf tournament for a Portland based nonprofit organization. In her role as Community Marketing Manager, she supports Greater Giving seminars, meet-ups, and trade shows across the country. She also runs special projects like webinars, #GivingTuesday, and the Thought Leadership Summit.