Live auctions serve a purpose other than just raising more money for your organization.  In this episode I share: The purpose of a live auctionThe types of events that work best for live auctionsHow to find live auction itemsWhy it’s important to work with an auctioneerLISTENER ACTION ITEMDetermine if a live auction is right for your organization and your event.  Talk to your board about the types of unique, one of a kind experiences you’re hoping to get for the auction.  Reall...

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Planning and producing a successful fundraising event can be stressful and overwhelming. That Sounds Like a Plan! walks you through the process step by step from start to finish. Whether you're an executive director, marketing manager, board member or volunteer, if you need guidance planning and producing a fundraising event for a small nonprofit, this podcast is for you. Host Alicia Baraga brings you strategies, tips, tools, and information from her 14+ years planning fundraising and awareness-building events for a wide variety of nonprofit clients. Along with sharing best practices, Alicia interviews experts in fields related to events such as marketing, sponsorship, A/V, auctions and more. She answers your questions in Q&amp;A episodes and boosts your confidence through Planner Pep Talks (PPT). If you're ready to streamline your event planning process, grow your audience and raise more money at your fundraising event, hit subscribe and let's get started. Now that sounds like a plan!