Welcome to Northwest Benefit Auctions!

Thought for the week:  "If you are concerned about your event expenses, it is better (and easier) to increase your gross income by $10,000 then to try to cut $2,000 from the budget.  You can never save your way to prosperity" - Jay Fiske, Auction Consultant

 

If you heard us on the radio, get your free sample copy of auction software by clicking the link below

AuctionMaestro Pro Software
 
 
Concerned about the "down" economy hurting your event?  Don't be! 
Listen to MaestroSoft founder and auction consultant Jay Fiske discuss
"How to Recession-proof your event."  Click here to listen. . . . .

 

Also, if you are considering cancelling or downsizing your event because of the economic conditions, listen to Jay talk about the "Fear of Fundraising" Click here to listen . . . .

 
Northwest Benefit Auctions is...Your full-service auction partner

 

Find out why hundreds of non-profit organizations just like yours have chosen Northwest Benefit Auctions to take the stress out  of their live and silent auction process

 

 

Recent Comments:  

"We wanted to gross $55,000. but we ended up grossing over $81,000!  Dana and I worked hard, but we heard nothing but kudos for your performance as well.  We've had the most horrible run of bad auctioneers for the past 4-5 years, but even seasoned auction goers had praise for you.  So thank you so much.  We raised 105% on the Live portion of the Auction -- that was all you." - K.I.,  Cedar River Montessori School

"The Big Book of Benefit Auctions is a cogently written and meticulously researched tool for both the up-and-coming and well-established fundraiser.  It lays out in precise detail the steps necessary to execute a fiscally successful auction, but is sure to include tips on what's most important to the auction attendee - creating an engaging, fun atmosphere.  Anyone equipped with this text will become a better auctioneer, and not just of the charitable variety."

Dave McIntyre, Summerfield, NC   Benefit Auctioneer 

"Hiring NWBA to assist with our auction was one of the best decisions I have made and the best investment.  Joan was more than a pleasure to work with and it seemed like every time I had a question she was right there to pick up her phone to help (at all hours).  Both Kim and Joan were such assets in training our volunteers and when things seemed to get hectic, they continued to remain "even keel" which calmed me at the same time.  I don't know what we would have done without them.  I look forward to working with them next year." 

- MS, American Liver Foundation 



 

  • Provide you with an auctioneer who will engage your guests and encourage them to be generous. 
  • Meet with your auction committee throughout the planning process.  
  • Give you helpful tips that can add as much as 25% to your auction receipts.  
  • Train and monitor your auction volunteers the night of the event.  
  • Help you run your auction, including: registration, data entry, cashiering, recording, etc.  
  • Not only increase profitability, but also keep you and your committee from reinventing the wheel every year.

Recent comments about our Workshops

"Wow, what a night!  While we were reasonably sure about our ability to pull off a big auction...we didn't realize beforehand how partnering with your company, integrating your software with ours, and having your employees present to assist us would make such a major difference in the quality and outcome of our Auction."

Chet Marshall, Director of Annual Giving, Culver Academies

 

Need some fabulous trips and other

auction items to complete your procurement? 

Check out http://auctionitems.maestroweb.com

All items on this site are available for your event, plus many, many more.  In most cases item cost is 50% of value or even less.

 

Plus, you NEVER pay for any item until it is sold, so you have no risk.  Check it out for yourself.

Upcoming Work Shops

Coming Soon to:

Seattle, WA October 10

Naples, FL November 2

 

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Got a question?  Ask the Maestro!

The Big Book of Benefit Auctions

 

Free Guides!

  1. "Top Ten Pitfalls of Silent Auctions - and How to Fix Them!"
  2. "The ABC's of Auction Procurement" 
  3. "The Top Ten Pitfalls of LIVE Auction Planning" 

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