http://www.submityourarticle.com/articles/Sherry-Truhlar-6538 The latest quality free reprint articles from Sherry Truhlar at SubmitYOURArticle.com Sat, 18 Feb 2012 16:04:56 +0000 Sometimes fundraising auction catalogs are misplaced before the live auction begins. Other times a catalog isn't printed. http://www.submityourarticle.com/articles/Sherry-Truhlar-6538/auction-catalog-107214.php Fri, 06 Aug 2010 00:00:11 +0000 With many organizations trying to cut expenses, and with printed materials accounting for a large percentage of any auction gala budget, it's worth taking a look at how to get the most bang for your buck when it comes to printing. Here's my opinion on when to splurge and when to save. http://www.submityourarticle.com/articles/Sherry-Truhlar-6538/auction-ideas-107208.php Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:16 +0000 If your auction trends the way of many groups, your largest donors are likely 46 years old plus. So what the heck are you supposed to do if you're holding an auction filled with young professionals? Here are some suggestions. http://www.submityourarticle.com/articles/Sherry-Truhlar-6538/Fundraising-Auction-105294.php Sun, 18 Jul 2010 00:00:14 +0000 The least expensive way to decorate your benefit auction is to focus on the centerpieces. You've got two primary options for an auction centerpiece, so let's consider the pros and cons of each. http://www.submityourarticle.com/articles/Sherry-Truhlar-6538/auction-centerpieces-103094.php Wed, 14 Jul 2010 00:00:04 +0000 This is part 2 of a two-part post discussing the selling of art in your auction fundraiser. http://www.submityourarticle.com/articles/Sherry-Truhlar-6538/art-100642.php Thu, 01 Jul 2010 00:00:03 +0000 Traditional art pieces — items like sculptures, paintings, drawings, and mixed media which are produced by a professional artist who makes his or her living from selling artwork - are risky auction items for the standard, non-art benefit auction. http://www.submityourarticle.com/articles/Sherry-Truhlar-6538/art-at-auctions-100638.php Wed, 23 Jun 2010 14:31:44 +0000 Serving as Charity Auction Chair is stressful enough. Let's ensure you've got at least some basic tools to make planning the charity auction easier. http://www.submityourarticle.com/articles/Sherry-Truhlar-6538/auction-committee-help-98490.php Wed, 16 Jun 2010 00:00:08 +0000 If you're new to charity auctions or new to working with auctioneers, you might be unsure of how to go about finding and selecting a charity auctioneer. Here are six steps auction planners can use to not just survive the selection process, but actually enjoy the conversations. http://www.submityourarticle.com/articles/Sherry-Truhlar-6538/benefit-auctioneer-94007.php Sun, 13 Jun 2010 00:00:07 +0000 As I work with clients, inevitably we'll talk about the top-selling charity auction items from the previous year. "How did that couple enjoy the trip to Mexico?" I'll ask. "They never took it," my contact will reply, "Recently a chef estimated that more than 50% of his donations are never used. Did you catch that? More than half of his donated dinners are never consumed. I've noticed this with other items, too. http://www.submityourarticle.com/articles/Sherry-Truhlar-6538/Live-Auctions-93575.php Sat, 15 May 2010 00:00:27 +0000 How does one secure the fundraiser auction items? Any benefit auction will be more successful when a variety of items are offered that appeal to a cross section of the guests. Here are a some steps for procuring the goods. http://www.submityourarticle.com/articles/Sherry-Truhlar-6538/Fundraising-Auction-93000.php Sat, 22 May 2010 07:02:10 +0000