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Free Download The Big Book of Benefit Auctions By Jay R. Fiske, Corinne A. Fiske(auth.)
2009 | 275 Pages | ISBN: 0470412925 | PDF | 6 MB
The Big Book of Benefit Auctions is the ultimate step-by-step handbook on how to plan and have a successful and effective auction. Auction committees will find it an invaluable reference as it provides all the tools they will need for complete auction planning and management. From setting the goal for the event, to organizing the committee, procuring auction items, building the audience, preparing the catalog and through auction night cashiering (check out) services, everything you will want to know about the auction process is readily at your fingertips in this resource guide. The book will not only contain important "how to" information, it will also explain why some decisions and activities are not only good practices, they are essential to having a well-run and efficient event. Also, the book will discuss important strategies for maximizing revenue at your event, and will cover common pitfalls and how to avoid them.Content: Chapter 1 Pre?Planning Activities (pages 1-13): Chapter 2 Establishing Auction Committees (pages 15-37): Chapter 3 Getting to Work (pages 39-51): Chapter 4 The Five?Year Plan (pages 55-62): Chapter 5 Planning the Details of Your Event (pages 63-76): Chapter 6 Planning Your Silent and Live Auctions (pages 77-82): Chapter 7 Other Auction Activities (pages 83-102): Chapter 8 Procurement (pages 105-120): Chapter 9 Promoting Your Event (pages 121-136): Chapter 10 Event Preparation (pages 137-155): Chapter 11 Preparing for Your Day?of?Event Needs (pages 159-201): Chapter 12 Conducting the Event (pages 203-228): Chapter 13 Post?Event Activities (pages 231-240): Chapter 14 Planning for the Next Event (pages 241-243):