Ballet In Cleveland Elevates Its Gala Funds with Auction brio

Ballet In Cleveland is wonderful new organization that is revitalizing ballet in downtown Cleveland. A year ago, Ballet In Cleveland held its first fundraising gala without the assistance of a certified Benefit Auctioneer Specialist. With the recommendation form a board member, Mark Schroeder CAI, BAS, CES and Auction brio was contracted to help with all of the money raising aspects of the gala. We were excited to assist this inspiring artistic group.

Ballet In Cleveland held it's gala at the Tutor Arms Hotel in Cleveland. The perfect setting where there was to be a performance by a number of male and female ballerinas and dancers.

The feature was a performance of prime ballerina Misty Copeland and Carlos Lopez.

A small silent auction and wine pull were held during the cocktail hour. Auction brio strategized with Ballet In Cleveland to design the bid cards to effectively draw guests to interact with the silent auction and to raise more money.

I conducted an energetic live auction with unique packages that guests bidded against each other competitively. I concluded the live auction and then immediately introduced the stars of the evening for their performance.

The evening's pinnacle was a performance by Misty Copeland and Carlos Lopez was on a large riser in front of all the guests. It was such an intimate setting. The performance concluded with a standing ovation and roaring success. Immediately I took the stage and we started the Fund-a-Need.

Guests grabbed the Fund-a-need mission and started raising paddles when I asked for specific amounts. It was a great success!

Mark Schroeder CAI, BAS, CES and Auction brio want to congratulate Ballet In Cleveland for the success of their second fundraising Gala. We are looking forward to partnering with them for years to come.