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Putting the Magic Rolodex to work

How much time is typically spent by new auction volunteers calling, emailing and digging through binders and notes to find important contacts and information? Read More

13 Mar 2013

Roger Devine

Debrief: Setting the Stage for Success

Remember what it was like, the first time you got involved in the auction planning process? If you recall the process being easy and seamless,... Read More

08 Mar 2013

Roger Devine

Guests Love Experiences… and Parties!

If you’re like many of us, you attend at least one benefit auction – in addition to the one you are helping to plan –... Read More

05 Feb 2013

Roger Devine

How did we do last year? And other common questions…

Because school auctions are generally run by volunteers, record keeping systems are often makeshift and handed down through loose leaf binders and sticky notes. Sound... Read More

01 Feb 2013

Roger Devine

Square & SchoolAuction.net, Pt. 1

Square has been a disruptive force in the merchant-processing business since its emergence a couple of years ago. And since you can use just about... Read More

17 Aug 2012

Roger Devine

5 reasons nonprofits SHOULDN'T hold an auction

Most people reading this blog are helping with the planning of an auction. Read More

11 Jul 2012

Roger Devine

Fundraising Auctions at Colleges and Universities

Holding an auction is an effective and fun way to raise money. For colleges and universities, it can be a great way to get the... Read More

06 Mar 2012

Roger Devine

Getting Auction Donations: A List of Resources

It’s THE perennial topic - getting items for your silent auction. People who have done it a few times have a list, a letter that... Read More

09 Jan 2012

Roger Devine

Finding Auction Items

“Procuring auction items” is often seen as the biggest challenge for a school auction team. Here are three tips that can reduce the stress of... Read More