charity art auction

A fundraising auction can be an exciting and effective way to raise funds for schools, churches, and non-profit groups.  But how do you make sure your fundraising auction will be a success?

Your fundraising auctions success will be completely based on three equally important factors;

1. -Attendance
2. -Quality of auction items
3. -Quality of fundraising auctioneer

Attendance- Attendance is the key to all fundraising auctions.  You must make sure your supporters are at the fundraising auction for it to succeed.  Proper planning and marketing of your event is the key to ensuring you get the attendance necessary to make your fundraising auction succeed.

Quality of auction items-  You have to give your supporters to opportunity to bid on quality auction items they actually want.  The better your auction items, the more money your fundraising auction will raise.  If you have access to quality auction items from your board and supporters through donations that is great.  If you do not, there are companies that will consign your organization high quality auction items at no risk.  Legacy Benefit Auctions offers complete fine art collections for charity art auctions at no obligation, or risk to the organization.

Quality of fundraising auctioneer-  You need a professional fundraising auctioneer to host your fundraising auction.  Organizations continuously lose tens of thousands of dollars by trusting the success of their fundraising auction to a board member, volunteer, or so called celebrity auctioneer.  A professional fundraising auctioneer will make sure to get the maximum bids possible on each item, therefore making the overall success of your fundraising auction greater.

1. Charisma- Your fundraising auctioneer needs to be able to captivate and motivate the audience.
2. Salesmanship- Fundraising auctioneers main responsibility is to get the highest bid possible for each item to benefit your organization.
3. Experience and versatility- Every organization, and every auction is different.  Your fundraising auctioneer needs to be able to adapt to your venue, your clients, and your auction items.  An experienced fundraising auctioneer will be comfortable in a room with 500 people, or 30 people, will have done auctions that raise $15,000, and auctions that have raised $1,000,000 plus. 

Many benefit auctioneers, charity auctioneers, and fundraising auctioneers will claim that they are entertaining, or that entertainment is the most important quality in a fundraising auctioneer.  We believe that entertainment falls under both the Charisma, and the Salesmanship quality. 

Live fundraising auction

Experienced fundraising auctioneers know when to be funny, when to be serious, when to be animated, and when to be silent.  The goal of any presentation at a benefit auction is to generate bids, not to generate laughs or tears.  Your fundraising auctioneer needs to know when to tell a joke, and when to look for bids. 

After looking for a fundraising auctioneer and considering the above information there are only a handful in the country that really are truly the professionals your organization deserves. 

If you need a fundraising auctioneer for your charity auction, or benefit auction contact Legacy Benefit Auctions today and put the success of your event in the hands of one of the best.

1) A benefit auctioneer who is experienced and skilled in selling and presenting fine art at charity art auctions.

Many organizations do not realize that it is a unique skill set and experience required to host and conduct charity art auctions.  A professional benefit auctioneer can make or break your fundraising auction.  Many organizations do not realize how much money their organization is losing by using a volunteer auctioneer or board member to conduct the auction.

2) High quality auction items for your charity art auction

Quality auction items are essential to make your charity art auction a success.  If you provide your supporters with the opportunity to bid on items they like presented in an exciting and educational auction format they will thank you by way of their participation in your auction.  Supporters love charity art auctions because they actually receive something they can enjoy in exchange for their support.

Legacy Benefit Auctions supply turnkey charity art auctions to Southern California schools, churches, and non-profits.  By supplying both an experienced benefit auctioneer and a world class collection of fine art, animation art, and sports memorabilia there is nothing left to chance. 

Legacy benefit auctions virtually supply the entire charity art auction package.  Combining a an amazing collection with an experience benefit auctioneer we will host an exciting live benefit auction for your organization and give a substantial amount of the proceeds to your organization. 

California Superintendent of Public Instruction Jack O’Connell said on a recent KPCC broadcast that schools face up to $10 billion in cuts this school year because of the state’s massive deficit, resulting in layoffs and larger class sizes. School fundraising is necessary now more than ever before. 

But where do schools go for new and exciting school fundraiser idea’s?  

  In the past, school fundraisers consisted of cookie dough, gift wrap, magazine and bake sales. But these types of school fundraising ideas require up-front costs, additional resources, and typically don’t raise the amount of funds schools need to thrive.

Legacy Benefit Auctions offer an exciting charity art auction that can raise substantial funds for schools, with little to no upfront costs to the school.  The best part is the fact that the supporters of the school get to participate in an exciting live auction event and get something they can enjoy and of value in exchange of their support.

Legacy benefit auctions offer a complete turnkey school fundraising idea.  The school only needs to contact Legacy Benefit Auctions, select a date and venue, and invite the supporters and local community.  Legacy Benefit Auctions supply everything else, including;

Your collection will include world class art, animation art, and sports memorabilia.  When the auctioneer takes the stage your guests will be entertained, educated, and motivated to support the school and participate in the school fundraiser.

Legacy Benefit Auctions will also consult with you to add additional sources of fundraising methods for the school at the auction that include raffles, door prizes and others.

If your California school is looking for a new and exciting school fundraising idea this year you should contact Legacy Benefit Auctions today.  If you would like more information on our school benefit auctions than you can read the Legacy Benefit Auction page.

“We are always looking for items of signifigant stature to add to our collection” Said Jordan Sitter, CEO of Legacy

LeRoy Neiman

 Benefit Auctions.  “Neiman is arguably one of the most famous and well known artists in American history”.

These works will be offered at tremendous auction savings and give participants at the next Legacy benefit auction a  wonderful collection opportunity.

Legacy Benefit Auctions provide turnkey fundraising events to non-profits, schools, and churches in Southern California.  By providing a complete collection of fine art, animation art, and sports memorabilia along with a professional and entertaining auctioneer Legacy hosts an exciting benefit auction with a signifigant amount of the proceeds going to the organization. 

-To learn more about LeRoy Neiman please see our Biography section

-To learn more about how Legacy Benefit Auctions can raise funds for your organization see the Legacy Benefit Auction

LOS ANGELES – May 12, 2009 – Transcending his role as auctioneer, Jordan Sitter, CEO of Southern California-based fundraising event provider Legacy Benefit Auctions, is donating his time to act as host, master of ceremonies and event manager for the Univision and Huntington Beach Relay for Life fundraiser gala, “The Cancer Fighting Superheroes… at the movies!”  Yanitza Reyna, captain of The Cancer Fighting Superheroes Relay for Life team who lost a brother to cancer last year, turned to Legacy Benefit Auctions (http://www.legacybenefitauctions.com/) to provide a successful fundraising event to benefit the American Cancer Society.  On May 30, 2009, from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Univision Headquarters in Los Angeles, the media and public are invited to participate in the fundraising gala and live auction.

“I am honored to be a part of the fight against cancer,” said Jordan Sitter.  “The driving force behind Legacy Benefit Auctions is being able to help incredible causes like this. When Yanitza approached me with her personal story about losing her brother to cancer, she expressed a desire to raise money for her Relay for Life team and asked if I could help her. In addition to providing over one hundred pieces of fine art and sports memorabilia for the benefit auction, along with a raffle prize donation, I have agreed to act as the event manager, master of ceremonies and auctioneer at no upfront cost to the organization to ensure the success of this fundraiser gala to support cancer research and prevention.

Admission to the benefit auction is free, but donations and proceeds from the live auction and raffle tickets will benefit the American Cancer Society by way of the Huntington Beach Relay for Life team.  Auction items include fine art and sports memorabilia provided by Legacy Benefit Auctions and vintage style dresses like those from the 1940’s – 50’s provided by Lolita Girl Clothing.  For more information about Legacy Benefit Auctions and how the company raises substantial funds for schools, religious or non-profit groups visit http://www.legacybenefitauctions.com or follow it on Twitter at http://twitter.com/BenefitAuctions.

 
About Legacy Benefit Auctions:
Legacy Benefit Auctions is a powerful collaboration of the most talented auctioneers in the country and artwork from the most sought-after artists and coveted sports memorabilia available.  Founded by one of the most prolific fine art auctioneers in the nation, Legacy Benefit Auctions offers turnkey fundraising events, providing a world class collection of fine art and sports memorabilia, along with a motivational and entertaining professional auctioneer. With this spectacular combination of talent, experience, and auction items, Legacy Benefit Auctions raises valuable funds for organizations.

1) Finding a professional and effective auctioneer

2) Canvassing for auction items

Legacy Benefit Auctions takes care of both challenges immediately.   We provide the complete collection, the auctioneer, we set-up and conduce the auction, even collect the funds and write you a check at the end for a substantial amount of the auction proceeds.  Your charity art auction will feature an elaborate collection of fine art, animation art, and sports memorabilia all of which will be presented by one of the most effective fine art auctioneers in the business.

The largest complaint at most charity art auctions is the lack of quality auction items.  Due to Legacy Benefit Auctions vast experience in the commercial art world your collection would rival that of most galleries.  Your supporters will have the opportunity to bid live on original paintings and limited edition fine art from renowned artists, animation art from Disney, Warner Bros, and Hanna-Barbera, and an unprecedented collection of signed sports memorabilia. 

A professional fine art auctioneer will engage your group, entertaining, educating and of course motivating them to participate in an event that is benefiting a great cause. 

Our charity art auctions can raise funds for Southern California schools, churches, and non-profit groups. 

To find out more about this exciting Southern California fundraising opportunity please see how it works.

WHO:

WHAT:   Fundraising Event – an evening to raise awareness of child abuse in Southern California and raise money for Ruben Matthew Ramirez ~ Children First.  The event will include live music, door prizes, a raffle and a silent auction featuring fine art and collectables provided by Legacy Benefit Auctions.

WHEN:       Sunday, April 26, 2009
                        5:00 p.m.

WHERE:    Sage Restaurant & Lounge
                     6511 Greenleaf Ave.
                     Whittier, CA 90601
                     562 945 1204

COST:  $10 – tickets may be purchased at the time of the event.  Tickets include a donation,
entertainment and entry to the silent auction to bid on Legacy Benefit Auctions’ fine art and
collectables.

DETAILS:  Local community members and the media are invited to the Ruben Matthew Ramirez ~Children First fundraising event to participate in the fight against child abuse.  Ruben Matthew Ramirez fell victim to child abuse.  Sunday would have been his second birthday. To maximize attendance and donations for the organization, event organizers enlisted the help of Jordan Sitter, CEO of Legacy Benefit Auctions, to provide quality fine art pieces and organize the auction portion of the evening. For more information about the silent auction and Legacy Benefit Auctions, visit http://www.legacybenefitauctions.com/

1. Finding a professional auctioneer to run the event
2. Acquiring items for the fundraising auction

Legacy Benefit Auctions takes care of both of the above challenges.  By proving a fine art and sports memorabilia collection that would rival most galleries and one of the most experienced and talented fine art auctioneers in the country Legacy Benefit Auctions is truly the complete package.

Churches, Schools, and non-profits in the Southern California area can all take advantage of a brand new fundraising opportunity in Southern California.

How Does Legacy Benefit Auctions Charity art auction work?
1.The organization contacts Legacy Benefit Auctions. After deciding upon a date and location for the fundraiser, the organization invites its constituents, members, supporters, donors and community members.
2.Legacy Benefit Auctions provides, at no upfront cost to the organization, a skilled auctioneer, high quality art collection (including certificates of authenticity and custom framing), bid cards, professional sound system, raffle prize (always valued at $500 or more), and even offers consultation on event promotion and advertising.
3.Following the live benefit auction, the Southern California fundraising organization keeps a significant portion of total funds raised through the charity art auction.
Why Do Southern California Fundraising Organizations Choose Legacy Benefit Auctions?
•Experienced, professional and skilled auctioneers
•Unparalleled high quality, fine art collectables and sports memorabilia
•Little to No out-of-pocket expense for the California fundraising organizations
•Access to quality auction items to warrant substantial funds to be raised
•A courtesy raffle prize collectible, donated by Legacy Benefit Auctions, valued at a minimum of $500
•The organization keeps 100% of all ticket sales, should it charge for admission to the fundraising event
•The opportunity to earn significant funds from the proceeds of the auction
•Turnkey Southern California fundraising solutions that save organizations time while raising significant donations
•A fresh, new, and exciting fundraising idea that will motivate the organization’s supporters to contribute to its cause

Legacy Benefit Auctions takes away much of the stress and planning that board members must go through to provide a succesful fundraising event.  To find out more, visit the Legacy Benefit Auctions page.

What is Legacy Benefit Auctions’ church fundraiser idea?

Legacy Benefit Auctions has introduced an entirely new era of fundraising to benefit churches and religious organizations facing tough economic times. It’s no secret that non-profits and religious organizations are facing dwindling contributions. Organizations must find new and exciting means to raise the donations needed to not only survive, but continue to assist those around the world who rely on their support. Legacy Benefit Auctions is the company behind the church fundraiser idea that brings experience, industry relationships and quality artwork to raise money for churches, religious organizations and other non-profits.

Our church fundraiser idea includes a world-class collection of fine art and signed sports memorabilia, a licensed and bonded auctioneer, bid cards, professional sound system, advertising consultation, and even logistical management . Legacy Benefit Auctions is truly a turnkey fundraising provider with the experience, talent and industry connections to help churches and non-profits exceed their fundraising goals.

If your church, religious organization or non-profit is looking for a great church fundraiser idea, contact Legacy Benefit Auctions today to learn how we raise substantial funds for organizations.

How does Legacy Benefit Auctions provide church fundraisers?

Our process is simple and fast. Whether an event is next week or next year, Legacy Benefit Auctions will ensure a professional live or silent auction fundraising event for your church or non-profit. Here’s how it works:

1. An organization contacts Legacy Benefit Auctions for a fundraiser.
2. Legacy Benefit Auctions provides a licensed and bonded professional art auctioneer, a collection of fine art and collectables (all works include framing and a certificate of authenticity), bid cards, professional sound system, advertising consultation, and logistics management.
3. The church, religious organization or non-profit coordinates the venue and invites the attendees to the fundraiser.
4. The church pays no upfront costs for any of Legacy Benefit Auctions’ auction items or services and receives a significant portion of monies raised.

Who does Legacy Benefit Auctions support with fundraising?

Legacy Benefit Auctions helps charitable organizations of all sizes in San Diego, Ventura County, Los Angeles and Orange County raise substantial funds by combining a world-class collection of fine art and signed sports memorabilia with a motivational and entertaining auctioneer.  From churches, religious organizations and non-profits, to schools, sports teams and foundations, our fundraising ideas raise thousands of dollars per live or silent auction event. For more information, visit http://www.legacybenefitauctions.com or connect with us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/BenefitAuctions.