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FUNDRAISING, BENEFIT & CHARITY AUCTION EVENTS:
A well-planned and executed fundraising benefit auction event is one of the most powerful fundraising tools available today. In Touch Auction Events will offer you unique and exciting ways to raise substantial sums of money. These events will be personally designed to be creative fun filled occasions that will create interest in your event.
Booking the venue, creating the theme, using the resources of In Touch Auction Events, including the consultants and Auctioneers, should be done as soon as possible, as these are the essential key elements. The acquisition drive, volunteer recruitment and all the planning should start early. This will give In Touch Auction Events and your organization time to plan their strategy and present the most successful and rewarding fund raising event.
In Touch Auction Events specializes in fund raising, using the base of a sensational live and silent auction. This professional team offers you experienced fund raisers and award winning auctioneers. We have trained and worked with many large and small organizations and local auction committees. As part of the training process, we will provide you with an easy to follow manual and schedule designed specifically for your event. Tips on choosing a theme, product procurement, audience development, marketing, promotion, decorating, lighting, sound systems, silent and live auction display, and cashiering are shared with your event team. Our Consultants,  Auctioneers and Administrative Staff are ready to assist you every step of the way.
In Touch Auction Events can provide every product and service necessary to implement and manage your successful benefit auction event. As a client you may choose from a menu of services, a la carte, or the total package that includes all of our services.
Charity Auctions Benefit from using a Professional Auctioneer:
- A growing number of charitable organizations are using an annual auction as their top fundraising event, and that raises the question of who will act as their Auctioneer.
- The trend has steadily turned away from the old practice of using a local celebrity (such as the TV news anchor or weatherman) because groups are realizing that a Professional Auctioneer can generate more revenue and a better organized and entertaining event.
- A career Auctioneer is skilled with reading the audience, utilizing many tactics to stimulate bidding. A Professional Auctioneer also understands the proper order of sale and grouping of appropriate items for best revenue.
- Also, a non-professional Auctioneer likely does not understand auction laws that govern bidding and purchases, and could put the charitable organization at legal risk if a disagreement occurs between bidders.
- Charity auctions are great fun to attend, and they help worthy causes. But these organizations and events are not as simple as they were many years ago, with computerized systems and electronic gadgetry now being a mainstay of current auctions.
- A Professional Auctioneer advises groups on preparation of the auction, marketing, timing, set-up of items, length and conduct of the auction and many more details that make a great difference in the bottom line revenue and the smooth running of the event.
Testimonials:
This is a note to express our enthusiasm for the wonderful services of A Touch of Class Auctions. The Barrie Huronia Soundwaves made good use of their fund raising package to help raise much needed funds in June. This was the most successful fundraiser that we have undertaken in over 25 years.
The package they prepared and shared with us was helpful and detailed so that novices at this kind of event felt very comfortable. They helped us every step of the way with helpful hints and dedication.
Barb Richards helped make our evening a lot of fun and her great sense of humour added a lot to the festivities. When Barb hinted at the kind of money that could be raised we were quite skeptical but with our own hard work and her expertise we did it.
I am sure that anyone who selects an auction event with Barb and Mary Jane will experience the enjoyment and success that our group has.
Bonnie Carter
Auction Committee
Barrie Huronia Soundwaves.
Click to contact Barb for your next Benefit/Fundraising Auction Event, or contact Darla in our west coast (British Columbia) office. | 
