What you can expect from Greater Good Auctions

• A free consultation to understand your organization’s mission and its fund-raising goals. We’ll honestly assess whether an auction is the best tactic to accomplish your aims.

• A written proposal detailing all pricing and costs. I align service with each client’s expressed goals. Auctioneering services are not an all-or-nothing proposition. A menu of options is considered, with the goal of defining what is best for each event and client.

• Consultation on which items to purchase for auction and where to obtain them.

• Creative ideas to help make the event memorable, enjoyable and more than a fundraiser.

• Consultation about creative ways to promote the event.

• Referral to other professionals you may need (venue locations, photographers, caterers and more)

• Collaborating (as desired by the client) on the event agenda and program

• Leading the auction itself

• Leading your Fund-A-Need, Paddle Raise, Special Appaeal, or Gift From the Heart.

• Emcee your event.

The last item, leading the auction, is a multi-faceted job. Let’s unpack it. Actions here include:

• Creating interest and securing bids

• Generating enthusiasm

• Reading the room and adapting to inspire or reinvigorate an audience

• Putting the spotlight on the cause

• Sharing inspirational stories of life transformation (moving from the donor from the head to the heart)

• Keeping the event fun, on time, and engaging

• Supervising and communicating with other auction employees serving in offstage roles, caterers, event planners, audio visual personnel, videographers, and most importantly your guests.