About Me
Every auctioneer you contact better tell you they are the best, most highly qualified person in the profession. Being a successful auctioneer requires that kind of mindset. Now that I've established every auctioneer is the best thing since sliced bread, lets take a closer look at the loaf. Before most charity auctioneers were even licensed I was raising 6 figures in Live Auction Galas.
March 7, 1991
Dear Doug:
You're too much!! In a flat economy, with a war just concluding, in the middle of an Ohio winter, you led a group of semi-willing participants to bid a record-breaking $100,000.00 for the betterment of Miami Valley School. I would like to thank you for your diligence and extraordinary talent in your role as auctioneer.
Sincerely,
Robt. F. Chelle
President
Board of Trustees 1990-91
May 20,1988
Dear Doug:
You have to be the best auctioneer in the area, no, in the state, how about the world? What auctioneer gets 95% of the value of his items?
You were a tremendous success and so was our "Scrub, Grub and Grab" fundraiser. We raised $64,070.00 for our Regional Cancer Center, and we want to say a very big THANK YOU !
Sincerely,
Sue S. Kemper
St Elizabeth Medical Foundation
I've been learning my craft for decades and gaining new clientele by word of mouth from satisfied organizations. I have a pedigree for this profession as well. My grandfather started the Sorrell family in the auction profession in the 1930's. My dad was an auctioneer as well and in late 1978 decided it was time for me to follow in their footsteps.
I may be new to the internet, but not to the Benefit Auction niche. Make no mistake, being a successful Benefit/Charity auctioneer demands special skills.
Its easy to talk the talk. Its a little tougher to walk the walk. Can you do better ? Am I worth a call or an e-mail ?
With an uncertain economy and the media telling us daily about how tough times are, your job of raising much needed funds has become more difficult. Who are you going to rely on to raise those funds when your gala occurs?
The National Auctioneers Association has designated 108 individuals in North America as Benefit Auction Specialists (BAS). Only 108 for the entire North American continent. These men and women have proven their expertise with fund raising events. I was one of the first 40. You and your committee spend countless hours planning your event, creating a timetable and agenda, finding fabulous, exciting items and securing guests.
You get one shot at them.
Who do you want standing in front of them at your event raising money?
Are you employing a "Funding Plea" in your event?
In the last year guests donated over $250,000.00 to my committees. Can your auctioneer instruct you on doing a successful Plea?
I am now booking dates for future events and adding many new organizations, I'd love to add you to my list of satisfied clientele.
Doug Sorrell
937-673-2440