
Hosted by KLM Auctions Founder and Lead Auctioneer Keith McLane, 'Friends With Benefit Auctions' features conversations with experts in the nonprofit development, educational, and live event spaces from around the country, talking all things auctions, benefit fundraising, and live charity events. This dynamic series explores insider tips, tricks, and juicy details on the exciting benefit auction a... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 15 | Founded | 10 months ago |
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According to Keith McLane, Founder and Lead Auctioneer at KLM Auctions, there are “five basic programming elements, at a minimum, that every fundraising event needs to have.”
Number one, he says, is Event 101. This is the “Welcome, Thanks for coming... more
What’s the best way to secure commitments from well-to-do, potentially generous donors before your Fund-a-Need even begins?
“Everybody knows that to start your fund-a-need, it's just incredibly advantageous to have one or several people who are pre-... more
At a live event, how can you quiet a noisy room without killing the vibe?
It’s a common problem at large auctions and fundraising events: the energy in the room is high, but no one in the audience is listening to what’s happening on stage.
Accordin... more
One of the biggest time delayers at fundraising events is trying to get guests to transition from the cocktail area to the main dining area when starting the program. According to KLM Auctions Founder and Lead Auctioneer Keith McLane, there’s really ... more
If your gala guests show up thinking they’re just attending a fun party — and not a fundraising event — that’s not on them. That’s on you.According to Keith McLane, Founder and Lead Auctioneer at KLM Auctions, being clear and upfront about your event... more
“One of the topics that's debated a lot in the industry now is where to put your live auction relative to the fund-a-need,” says Keith McLane, Founder and Lead Auctioneer at KLM Auctions.“Do we put the live auction before the fund-a-need? Should we p... more
Hiring a professional auctioneer for a charity or benefit event increases the chances of meeting or exceeding fundraising goals, says Kristi Maryman, Senior Manager at the Sacramento SPCA.For many nonprofits, revenue from annual galas and auctions is... more
At high-rolling events, an auctioneer’s quick thinking and ability to be present in the room can lead to fun payoffs for a nonprofit or charity group - sometimes even raising $1,500 cash in a few seconds.“Being flexible and being able to go off-the-c... more
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