You can benefit

Almost any organization can benefit from an AFA auction. Successful auctions are not restricted to only a limited number of “traditional” charitable organizations. Just as the number and scope of not-for-profit groups are expanding, so are the types of organizations we help every year. If you have questions about whether or not an auction could raise money for your group, call us for a free evaluation. (407)-895-8000 or toll free at (877)-896-4500

Also, fundraising auctions aren’t just restricted to long-established organizations. In fact, a fundraising auction is a great way to increase the community’s awareness of your new group and their need to support your work.

Professional auctions do not require a long planning cycle.

We appreciate as much planning time as possible, especially since it gives us more time to obtain even more valuable auction items for you. But we can still work with you on a compressed time schedule.

A children’s cancer charity recently needed help. This was to be their third gala, but after adding up all the expected income and expenses, they realized the event would be a $20,000 loss.

We created a live auction, obtained most of the auction prizes, completely staffed the event, and even used our computerized system for registration and checkout.

The net result? The auction’s $68,000 profit turned the event from a $20,000 loss to a $48,000 profit, and we did it all in twelve days!

Certainly it is ideal to have more time than we had in this case, but when you need our help, our experience pays off for you and your organization.

AFA auctioneers cost you nothing!

Some organizations think they will make more money working with an amateur or volunteer auctioneer rather than a professional. There’s no simpler way to say it: rather than making you money, even the best intended amateur will cost you large amounts of income, time, and the potential loss of good will. Even the most dedicated amateur can sell an item for too little, and then you’ve lost money. If they take too long to sell it, you’ve lost money, and lost your audience to boredom!

The highly experienced AFA professionals are all licensed and have the experience to bring high levels of additional income to your event. But they do something more than that. They add fun and excitement to any event.

Your audience will view a professional live auction as fun, not just fundraising. An AFA program will raise lots of money while the audience appreciates it as entertainment and the auction further bonds them to your group.

Don't underestimate your audience.

Many first-time auction sponsors worry their attendees won’t buy anything at the auction, or at least won’t pay satisfactory prices for the auction prizes. The reality is that every audience loves a good auction. Two recent auctions are good examples. At one event, the organizers predicted a $2000.00 profit. We made them more than ten times that amount.

At another event, the organizers were worried that we wouldn’t get more than $5000.00 for an art piece. We sold it in less than ten minutes for $100,000! We sold a $28,000 value Harley Davidson motorcycle for $77,000.

Just for a moment, think how much benefit that extra money provided for the sponsoring not-for-profit organization. Even more, think how much it could help your group.