Despite the new look, Jay Leno’s new show’s viewer ratings are dropping. Some say it’s because he changed his comedy writers. Others are saying it’s his time slot. But one thing is for sure, if his show continues to lose viewers, his show will not be on very long. Continue reading →

Live auctions are a great way to raise money for a charitable cause. They create energy and excitement at the event, and allow people to be publicly recognized for their generosity as they raise their paddles to bid on items. Therefore, to ensure active participation through a lively event you want to have the right person as auctioneer. A professional auctioneer has the skills and ability to get the crowd going, ensure that people see the value in each item that is to be bid on, and to squeeze out additional last-minute bids so that you make the most money from your auction event. However, you don’t need to hire a person who says they specialize in doing benefits for charities, and you may want to even beware of the ones that do. Continue reading →

So, you are planning a charity auction event. Congratulations, you have made a great fundraising choice. But how do you get your staff or volunteers motivated to contribute 100% to the event? Try a little friendly competition. Continue reading →

Charity Car auctions are a great deal to everyone involved. The donor gets a free tax break while foregoing the hardships of selling and old vehicle. The buyer gets a vehicle for a very low price; usually below its actual market value. And the charity gets a portion of the proceeds from the car sales. Charity car actions aren’t available just about everywhere though, as there isn’t an abundance of donated cars around. Here are a few pointers of where to look for charity car auctions. Continue reading →