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Here's what other Organizations are saying
about our auctioneer services...
"What an amazing evening...we can't thank you enough for all that you did for the (Alzheimer's)
Association...You were wonderful to work with and your expertise was really appreciated."
Alzheimer's Association, San Diego, CA
"Thank you so much for an extraordinary effort! You are terrific!
Jewish Family Service, San Diego, CA
"Thanks so much for such a great job last night! You made the auction very fun and personal and
we are grateful for your talents. We were thrilled with the results.
Many thanks for being an important part of our event."
"I just wanted to thank you again for doing such a fantastic job (at our auction).....
I appreciated your guidance throughout the process...I would certainly recommend you....
Highland Hall Waldorf School, Northridge, CA
"...Your efforts really helped us increase our net profit! Many, many thanks..."
Miracle League, San Diego, CA
"Thank you again for the great job you did at the (event)...
As you know, we are new to having professional auctioneers and we are excited about working with you again."
Ronald McDonald House Charities of San Diego
""We did incredibly and you outdid yourself this year! Nothing like setting records to make a year stand out....
You truly helped us....the audience felt you handled the event beautifully and skillfully."
North Coast Repertory Theatre, Solana Beach, CA
"Thank you so much for helping to make the Solana Beach Ball such a success.
You did an absolutely fabulous job getting the (guests) excited and bidding (and)
you did such a great job in making the process smooth....
Thanks for all the tips beforehand and thanks for being such a positive energy on Saturday night.
Your excellent reputation is well deserved!
Solana Beach Foundation for Learning, Solana Beach, CA
"The auction was a tremendous success for us and we appreciate all your hard work and professional efforts...."
American Friends of Tzohar, New York, NY
"I want to sincerely thank you. You were incredible!
There were so many comments from our guests about how good you were...Everyone I have spoken with
and others who have been involved with other Interface functions were very impressed!
InterFACE, San Diego, CA
"We wouldn't have raised as much money without you!
Also we always knew that if we called or emailed you with a question or problem,
we would hear back very quickly (and) we appreciated that.
Cardiff Education Foundation, Cardiff by the Sea, CA
"What an amazing job you did for us! Thank you for all your help raising much more money than we had hoped.
Everyone thought you did a great job with the crowd by making it fun..."
SurfAid International, San Diego, CA
"This is the first time we have done a live auction and we appreciated all the help you gave us...
We are so pleased that everything sold for much more than we expected and we are glad we had you to sell the items for us!"
American College of Veterinary Services, Rockville, MD
"We couldn't have done it without you! Thank you very much for all of the planning help...
Your expertise during the Live Auction brought in much more money than we would have made without you.."
Carmel Del Mar School, San Diego, CA
"Thank you so much. This event would not have been successful without you...
Thank you for helping us every step of the way...
Please let us know how we can help you with others in their search for an outstanding auctioneer...
Morning Creek Elementary School, San Diego, CA
"You did an outstanding job for our auction.
We raised more than previous years without you...
We received many terrific comments from our guests about you and your efforts.
You were the perfect match for us...."
Children's Growing Center, San Diego, CA
"Thank you once again for stewarding (us) towards the most successful fundraiser!
Your leadership and guidance is so appreciated..
As always, you did an incredible job as our 'auctioneer extraordinaire'.
Thanks for making the event a smashing success and very entertianing as well..."
Hanna Fenichel Center, Solana Beach, CA
Scripps Clinic/Scripps Green Hospital, La Jolla, CA
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For your next benefit event/gala, you're probably planning to hire professionals to cater the food or play music, but why put the auction--the most crucial part of your fundraiser--in the hands of a local celebrity, entertainer, or well-meaning volunteer from your organization?
The silent and live auctions and the special donation appeals account for the most significant amount of funds raised at your event and Partager Auction is skillfully trained to get TOP DOLLAR out of ALL your auction items. Isn't that key to a successful benefit auction event?
For over 15 years, we have conducted hundreds of dynamic auctions around the U.S.; earning millions of dollars for leading non-profit, charity organizations, theatres, museums, hospitals and schools.
Partager Auction offers years of expertise preparing and conducting fundraiser auctions. Our trained, licensed and bonded professional auctioneer is qualified to advise and oversee nearly every aspect of your auction event.
We offer FREE auction consultations as well as a customized "Auction Planning Guide". Though we specialize in Live Auctions, our services include assisting you in planning all aspects of your auction event: from choosing the right day and date to the correct order in which your items are auctioned. We know the methods to reduce costs and increase sales at every level of the auction and Partager Auction will lead you step-by-step through the auction process.
Let us help reach beyond your goal of making this event
the most talked about and most rewarding benefit auction ever!
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Your Auction Checklist (what you'll do!)
- Organize your committees
- Save the Date
- Choose location and theme
- Hire a professional auctioneer immediately to assist in all aspects of planning and organization of the auction portion of your event
- Select entertainment, special/honored guest, speaker, or master of ceremonies (if applicable)
- Reserve all necessary equipment such as a quality sound system, lighting, computers, software, slide show screen/projector, or other technical elements needed for your event
- Solicit Live and silent auction items; raffles; etc. and identify Fund-A-Need/Fund-An-Item appeal
- Arrange sponsors, underwriters, etc. and target advertising to print in your event program
- Provide auctioneer with a listing of your Live Auction items for ONLINE BIDDING
- Create and send flyers, invitations, event program via email and mail (if applicable)
- Promote your event (and remind your guests!) with local publicity
- Compile your guests list and actively seek RSVP's to your event
- Relax...deep breath...we'll take the rest from here!
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Partager Auction Checklist (what's included in our fee)
- Display ALL your Live Auction items and offer on-line bidding in advance of the auction event*
- Customized "Auction Planning Guide" with over 70 pages of guidelines, tips, and resources to help you produce the most profitable auction event
- Unlimited event development meetings, progress consultations and advice for you and your committees either in-person or phone/email---we’re here to answer your questions!**
- Post your auction event information on our website AND we'll even link it to YOUR website for your guests to easily view
- Train your committees/staff to assist the auctioneer, record bids, register and check-out guests as well as any other auction or event-related duties.
- Provide a licensed/bonded professional auctioneer to maximize all bidding at your event and serve as your master of ceremonies, if you choose, to handle raffles, drawings, or other important announcements and introductions
- Oversee Silent Auction portion of event by advising on starting bids and bid increments; monitoring bid sheets; encouraging active bidding via continuous announcements; and of course, closing all the silent auction sections in a clear, definitive manner to reach full potential of bidding
- Consult on Live Auction item selection, item order and starting bids (so that your Live Auction brings in the most money)
- SELL, SELL, SELL every item to the highest bidder during the Live Auction with our energetic, entertaining and commanding bid calling
- Follow-up assessment meeting with us no later than one month after event
*Administrative setup fee will apply however we DO NOT take a percentage or any portion of your online sales like other online auction companies
**If meetings or auction are not held in the greater San Diego area, applicable travel-related costs such as gas/flight/hotel to be paid by organization. Auctioneer will estimate charges on request and, if possible, will be included in contract.
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