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The auction gala is a unique opportunity to combine a glamorous event with a serious mission. Event committees spend countless hours planning, securing exciting items to offer, as well as supportive guests.

Don't leave your auction to chance. Insure the outcome with an experienced, highly successful Benefit Auction Specialist.

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RECENT EVENTS See All »

Miamisburg Rotary Club Fundraiser
Baum Opera House, Miamisburg, OH Details »

Cleveland Leukemia & Lymphoma Finale
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"Putting on the Glitz" Greene County chapter
of American Red Cross Hope Conference Center, WPAFB, OH Details »

St. Ursula Villa "Vilabration"
Cincinnati, OH Details »

Dayton Visual Arts Center Auction
Sinclair Community College, Dayton, OH Details »

Moeller High School "Moetown" Main Event
Savannah Center - Cincinnati, OH Details »

Eagle Wings Stable, 3rd Annual Charity Auction
Piqua, OH Details »

The Antioch School Benefit
Yellow Springs, OH Details »

Spring Valley Academy, NCR Country Club
Kettering, OH Details »

The New School Montessori
Cincinnati, OH Details »

8th Annual Monte Carlo & Auction at the Baum Opera House
Miamisburg, OH Details »

Rio Carnival Grand Affair for St. Columban, Receptions Center
Cincinnati, OH Details »

53rd Annual Fashion Show and Celebration for March of Dimes Women's Board
Columbus, OH Details »

Artemis Center Moraine Country Club
Dayton, OH Details »

Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy, Great Wolfe Lodge
Mason, OH Details »

Pet Afflaire for the Humane Society
of Greater Dayton
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USA TODAY ARTICLE

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HELPFUL HINTS

THURSDAY IS THE NEW SATURDAY. THAT MAKES WEDNESDAY THE NEW FRIDAY. As you plan your future event and wonder how you can increase your bottom line, consider moving your benefit date to a weekday. Think about all your set cost by suppliers needed to execute your event. Those dollars cut into your bottom line.

Everybody chooses Friday or Saturday for their benefit, which makes it hard for you to cut any kind of deal when those days are saturated.

Would your supporters attend your event on a workday if your event ended by 10:30pm? Would your suppliers charge less on an evening that is now idle for them? I think so.

Over the years I have had wildly successful Monday, Wednesday and Thursday events. So can you.

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CASE STUDY

The DABR held a small event at Benham's Grove in Centerville on a Monday night with wine tasting, appetizers and just under 120 guests. The total value of items offered for auction was $4,300, which sold for $7,475 in 35 minutes.

You don't need 300 guests on a Saturday night black tie affair at an expensive banquet hall. Any small non profit can duplicate this result, and I can show you how at a reasonable fee.

TESTIMONIALS

"I have been an Executive in non-profits for 25 years, and conducted several auctions including many in California. Without a doubt, Doug Sorrell is the best auctioneer I have ever seen..."

Kipra Heermann
The Little Art Theatre, Yellow Springs, Ohio

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