How Do You Set Up A Charity Auction?
Auctions are a great way to raise money for charity. Whether the auction is live, complete with an auctioneer, or conducted silently with table balloting, they offer people a way of contributing what they can afford. Here are some tips for setting up a charity auction. Decide on a charity to support. Choose one for which you think the auction can have a significant impact, even if the individual donations are relatively small. Set a target amount for the auction to raise. Keep it reasonable. It’s better to raise more money that expected than to fall short of the goal. Determine how many donations will be needed to raise the amount established in Step 2. Keep in mind that not every item is likely to draw maximum bid. So have a few items in reserve in the event they are needed at the last moment in order for you to reach your goal. Contact businesses, organizations, groups or individuals requesting donations for the auction. Be sure you have one or more ideas in mind about what you want
