Under the festive theme of Marti Gras, the CAN Council of Saginaw held its 16th gala and celebrated its 30th year in the Michigan community. This organization is tireless in raising awareness and stopping child abuse and neglect. The media swarmed this event with radio coverage from 102.5 FM WHNN, from the Saginaw News and from NBC25. Two live shots took place at the Apple Mountain Resort in Freeland, Michigan during the news with anchor Erin Looby and Chief Meteorologist Mark Torregrossa. What a setting for a great night at this entertaining auction.
By working with the committee for three months, Auction brio enhanced the lay-out of the evening. From designing the silent auction table lay-out in the room to the schedule of closings, to the video screen for the PowerPoint presentations Mark Schroeder enhanced the evening to present a manageable room for the workers and an easy bidding format for guests.
Auction brio initiated an innovative and entertaining money generator for the CAN Council that sold out in 2-minutes of sales! Hundreds, yes hundreds more were waving money in the air unable to make a purchase! For the first time, the CAN Council embraced Auction brio's recommendation of a Fund-A-Need auction. What a success, they raised their goal in just minutes for a much needed project!
In this difficult economic time where the state of Michigan is holding tightly to jobs in the auto industry, Mark Schroeder of Auction brio helped the Can Council of Saginaw raise more money than it had in many years! It surpassed last year's event and some of their best years ever!
Friday, February 27, 2009
Monday, February 23, 2009
St. Joseph Academy Raises Record Scholarship Funds!
One guest who attended the "Vive la France" Gala told a friend, "you wouldn't know there is a recession at St. Joseph Academy." She's right, looking to raise a conservative amount more than last year for their scholarship fund, the 383 guests generously enhanced this auction by surpassing the announced goal for the evening and nearly doubled what was raised a year ago! While I was asking for donations at the $3,000 level, not only did I capture a great number of bids at this level, but a gentleman in the back of the room was wiggling his paddle for me to recognize him. As I called his bid number, he said, "That's for $5,000!" What a statement as the crowd gave him a roaring applause!
I have been telling committee's that as Cleveland's premier benefit auctioneer and only certified Benefit Auctioneer Specialist in Northern Ohio, I help raise more money with the silent auction, the live auctionand the very important Fund-A-Need.
Supporters understood that others may have a tougher time getting through everyday life. The guests were so generous last Saturday evening that a recession never even entered their mind.
I have been telling committee's that as Cleveland's premier benefit auctioneer and only certified Benefit Auctioneer Specialist in Northern Ohio, I help raise more money with the silent auction, the live auctionand the very important Fund-A-Need.
Supporters understood that others may have a tougher time getting through everyday life. The guests were so generous last Saturday evening that a recession never even entered their mind.
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Auction brio Enters Emmy Awards
Auction brio LLC has entered the NATAS LGL Emmy Awards. The featured :30 second promotional spot congratulates Cleveland Indians Cy Young Award winning pitcher Cliff Lee on his 20th victory of the season. The spot is featured on You Tube and continues to air on Sportstime Ohio.
Click here to view the spot. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0aGIA8rxvDU
Click here to view the spot. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0aGIA8rxvDU
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Benefits Find Economic Stimulus in Signing Auction brio
Every non profit organization is seeking an economic stimulus for their benefit gala or event. How will that happen for your event? Will your organization be able to make more money this year or will it kowtow to the headlines that no one has money? From conducting auctions in the first two months of 2009, people are still being philanthropic!
Organizations looking for an inexpensive way to acquire more will find 2009 a difficult one. The laws of business prevents that from occurring. If an amateur auctioneer is chosen to conduct a live auction, what is gained? Actually, you've lost thousands due to the amateur's lack of knowledge of market price, values, increment expertise and even entertainment value. If an organization believes that they only want a licensed auctioneer to walk on the stage and sell their items and make money, yes it'll happen. However, that is such a small return on your investment in a professional.
While headlines are reporting tough times, I am proof that donations, sponsorships and bidding is holding its own. Is it a bit harder, sure. Are my clients still achieving their goals? Yes they are with being educated how to discover new donors! More than ever, non profit organizations need to acquire new money. Mark Schroeder is the only benefit auctioneer specialist who educates non profits to make more in a challenged economy.
For the start of 2009, Auction brio has more than doubled its booked auctions from last year and is already scheduling for 2010. The need is for more service, not less. Auction brio initiates better live auction items, invigorates the silent auction transforming it from a bargain table to a money generator. Present the "WOW" factor with the country's only Emmy Award winning professional auctioneer who will enhance your event with a compelling success story video. Elevate or introduce a Fund-a-Need auction that will support new programs for the organization.
Why would any organization settle for less money when they can have more? Contact Mark Schroeder, Cleveland's premier benefit auctioneer and northeast Ohio's only certified benefit auctioneer specialist.
Organizations looking for an inexpensive way to acquire more will find 2009 a difficult one. The laws of business prevents that from occurring. If an amateur auctioneer is chosen to conduct a live auction, what is gained? Actually, you've lost thousands due to the amateur's lack of knowledge of market price, values, increment expertise and even entertainment value. If an organization believes that they only want a licensed auctioneer to walk on the stage and sell their items and make money, yes it'll happen. However, that is such a small return on your investment in a professional.
While headlines are reporting tough times, I am proof that donations, sponsorships and bidding is holding its own. Is it a bit harder, sure. Are my clients still achieving their goals? Yes they are with being educated how to discover new donors! More than ever, non profit organizations need to acquire new money. Mark Schroeder is the only benefit auctioneer specialist who educates non profits to make more in a challenged economy.
For the start of 2009, Auction brio has more than doubled its booked auctions from last year and is already scheduling for 2010. The need is for more service, not less. Auction brio initiates better live auction items, invigorates the silent auction transforming it from a bargain table to a money generator. Present the "WOW" factor with the country's only Emmy Award winning professional auctioneer who will enhance your event with a compelling success story video. Elevate or introduce a Fund-a-Need auction that will support new programs for the organization.
Why would any organization settle for less money when they can have more? Contact Mark Schroeder, Cleveland's premier benefit auctioneer and northeast Ohio's only certified benefit auctioneer specialist.
Monday, February 2, 2009
Ohio Foundations to Give Less, so How Will You Get More?
Today, the Cleveland Plain Dealer reported that "more than 90 percent of Ohio's foundations report their assets have declined, and 60 percent of them expect to give less money in 2009 than in 2008." If Ohio foundations are cutting back, its time to view the much bigger picture. Considering that $15.8 billion was donated to US charities in 2008, how will your organization get more?
Foundations have been a tremendous source for organizations in need. They will always be a great source for donations. But when they are giving out less, how will the organization make up the difference? My business on the concept of finding new money. Organizations who understand making more work with Auction brio. How will your organization or event find more funds?
Slate.com list says that $8 billion more dollars were donated in 2008 than 2007. The analogy goes like this. When you go to the same well day after day it will go dry. If you did not dig another well in case of a drought, there is trouble. If you haven;t started digging the new well, start right now. There is prosperity but only for those who seek it.
If raising more funds is your goal, then raise the bar for opportunity. Contact Cleveland's premiere benefit auctioneer and let Auction brio educate your committee to make more money!
Foundations have been a tremendous source for organizations in need. They will always be a great source for donations. But when they are giving out less, how will the organization make up the difference? My business on the concept of finding new money. Organizations who understand making more work with Auction brio. How will your organization or event find more funds?
Slate.com list says that $8 billion more dollars were donated in 2008 than 2007. The analogy goes like this. When you go to the same well day after day it will go dry. If you did not dig another well in case of a drought, there is trouble. If you haven;t started digging the new well, start right now. There is prosperity but only for those who seek it.
If raising more funds is your goal, then raise the bar for opportunity. Contact Cleveland's premiere benefit auctioneer and let Auction brio educate your committee to make more money!
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