My mission was to get to know Austin Smiles and the people they serve right on the front lines. I knew that in order to instill passion in others to support this organization, I would have to immerse myself as a first-hand witness to their work and their passion. Austin Smiles, The Austin Plastic Surgery […]
Reaping the Benefits
Long before smelling the beautiful blooms of springtime flowers, I knew a seed had been planted. Somewhere. But even before that, someone had to dig and turn the soil ahead of time. Once the seeds are planted, you have to water on a frequent basis so they can grow strong roots. Keeping out those pesky […]
Good News for All of Us: CAI Certification
I’ve reached a personal and professional milestone. I’m happy to report that as of March 22, 2012, I completed a three-year training with the Certified Auctioneers Institute (CAI). This is the auctioneering industry’s premier training program developed by the National Auctioneers Association (NAA) for auction professionals. Less than 5% of auctioneers nationwide hold the CAI […]
Hug your favorite Auctioneer
Celebrating National Auctioneer’s Day What better way to celebrate National Auctioneer’s Day than with a benefit auction! Yes, even Auctioneers have a national day and this year it was on Saturday, April 21. At last night’s benefit auction for a Catholic grade school, I continued to spread the love and FUN of being in this […]
Top Three Regrets of Benefit Auction Coordinators (and how to avoid them)
Over the past 6 years, I have logged thousands of hours learning everything I can about benefit auctions. Through countless pre-event consultations with organizations, teaching workshops at Greenlights for Nonprofit Success, conducting more than 250 benefit auctions around the country, and attending the debriefing meetings of all those auctions, I’ve heard a lot of regrets […]
