From the Back Cover
Praise for The Big Book of Benefit Auctions
"The Big Book of Benefit Auctions by Jay Fiske and Corinne Fiske is a wonderful tool for any nonprofit. I have found many of the strategies that Jay and Corinne discuss, when implemented properly, absolutely enhance your fundraising abilities."
--Peggy M. Theiss, Director of Gourmet Events, National Office of the March of Dimes
"To be absolutely sure that your next event is a 'sure-fire' success, we recommend you jump-start it with The Big Book of Benefit Auctions. It is the ultimate step-by-step guide to increase your audience, perk up your procurement, and motivate your volunteers. We think this book is a bestseller in more ways than one! Thank you, thank you, thank you!"
--Dick and Sharon Friel, internationally recognized benefit auctioneers, who have conducted over 2,200 auctions, bringing in over $300 million for a variety of schools and civic and cultural organizations
"Having chaired 14 auctions (half of which have been under Jay's tutelage), I have come to realize that there is no one better in the auction business than the Fiskes, Northwest Benefit Auctions, and their innovative MaestroSoft software. I only wish I had The Big Book of Benefit Auctions when I first began my journey. By following the advice in this book, you will double your profits, make your volunteers happy, and enjoy years of successful fundraising!"
--Sallie Jo Tardy Mitzell (Indianapolis, IN), Culver Academies, Park Tudor School, Orchard School
THE ULTIMATE STEP-BY-STEP HANDBOOK ON PLANNING AND HOLDING A SUCCESSFUL AND EFFECTIVE AUCTION
Written by industry experts Jay and Corinne Fiske, The Big Book of Benefit Auctions covers it all, from setting the goal for the event through auction night cashiering services, brimming with essential "how-to" information on:
- Committee position and planning charts
- Sample goal-setting charts
- Procurement checklist and ideas for what to get
- Sample procurement forms
- Sample scripts, budgets, and planning tools
- Additional revenue enhancers to boost income
- Invitations, RSVPs, "save the date" samples, and much more
Whether you are working on your first auction and don't know where to start, or are a seasoned veteran who could use a little extra help, The Big Book of Benefit Auctions puts all the tools you need for complete auction planning and management at your fingertips.
JAY R. FISKE is a nationally recognized charity auctioneer and regular speaker for many different types of organizations related to auction planning, consulting, and fundraising. He has been a regular contributor to many media publications such as Auctioneer magazine, Rotarian Magazine, and more. Jay regularly serves as a consultant on fundraising to national and local nonprofits.
CORINNE A. FISKE is an event coordinator and auction consultant who also participates in teaching at Northwest Benefit Auctions' workshops. She is the President and founder of The PoliteChild, a leading educational program for schools dedicated to developing excellent social skills in children of all ages.
