Ohio Benefit Auctions (3 Hrs)

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Benefit 1 Overview of Benefit Auctions and Their Importance in Fundraising Distinctions Between Events

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Benefit 2 Organization's Mission & Goals Researching the Organization

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Benefit 3 Live Auctions Silent Auctions Online Auctions Hybrid Auctions

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Benefit 4 Defining Financial Targets Identifying Secondary Goals

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Benefit 5 Roles and Responsibilities Collaborating with Nonprofit

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Benefit 6 Desirable Items and Experiences Relationships with Donors and Sponsors Proper Valuation and Pricing

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Benefit 7 Identifying the Target Audience Tailoring the Event Experience

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Benefit 8 Pre-Event Marketing Leveraging the Organization Effective Day-of-Event Promotion

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Benefit 9 Importance of the Auction Catalog Crafting Descriptions and Imagery Organization’s Story and Impact

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Benefit 10 Venue Setup Considerations Technical Setup Smooth Registration and Checkout

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Benefit 11 Engaging the Audience and Driving Bids Balancing Entertainment with Fundraising Energy and Pace of the Event

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Benefit 12 The Fund-A-Need Appeal Compelling and Successful Special Appeal Timing and Integration of Special Appeal

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Benefit 13 Thank-Yous and Donor Recognition Delivering Items and Donor Expectations Analyzing Results and Gathering Feedback

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Benefit 14 Tax Implications and Legal Requirements Transparency and Maintaining Donor Trust Ethical Bidding Practices

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Benefit 15 Evaluating the Auction's Success Gathering Feedback Staying Updated on Trends and Innovation

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Benefit 16 Benefit Auctions Final