DOUG IN THE NEWS
The Dayton Daily News recently interviewed Doug for an article published on October 20, 2011. Click Here To Read the story»
ABOUT DOUG...
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.
RECENT EVENTS See All »
Pet Afflaire for the Humane Society
of Greater Dayton
Dayton, OH
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March of Dimes Signature Chefs Auction
Cintas Center, Cincinnati, OH
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Sibcy Cline Fundraiser for United Way
Blue Ash, OH
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Agape For Youth Annual Fundraiser
Schuster Center, Dayton, OH
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Lexington Select Yearling Sale
Fasig-Tipton Sale Pavilion, Lexington, Kentucky
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The Inaugural Indiana Premier
Yearling Sale for Standardbreds
Indiana State Fairgrounds, Indianapolis
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Eagle Seekers @ Walnut Grove Country Club
for the Cassano Health Center
Dayton, OH
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5th Annual Therapeutic Riding Institute Friendraiser
Beechwood Farm, Centerville, OH
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7th Annual Golf outing hosted by
Congressman Mike Turner (R), Ohio 3rd District
Yankee Trace Golf Course, Centerville, OH
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4th Annual Dayton, Ohio Cattle Barons Ball for American Cancer Society
Paul Brown Stadium, Cincinnati, OH
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Ainad Shrine Center 14th Annual Gala
Columbia, Illinois
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4th Annual Furniture Fair Golf outing for Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Paul Brown Stadium, Cincinnati, OH
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USA TODAY ARTICLE
Read an article about the importance of hiring a professional fundraising auctioneer for your event.
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.
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.
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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
