The economy has affected fundraising events.  There are less big spenders, less big bidders and less attendees.  The purse strings are drawn tight and discretionary spending is limited.  We can no longer count on revenue growth from year to year.  Staying even with last year is a common goal for many in 2008. 

Yet, there is still money to be made.  Your core of benefactors and interested supporters are still there and will continue to attend your fundraiser.  However, they will be cautious shoppers guarded in their spending and less likely to be tempted by pointless purchases. 

Every dollar counts!  Now more then ever, you need to provide appropriate opportunities for your attendees to part with their money the night of your event.  Not only a wide selection of auction items, but also an effective way of presenting them to make it easy for your guests to understand and participate. 

Join Steve Hamann, Auctioneer Extraordinaire, for an in-depth look at successful Fundraising Events.  He will share his experiences, both good and bad, about what works and what doesn’t, what sells and how to get it, how to keep your guest’s involved and maximizing your event’s revenues.