Secret #10 – How and why “No Risk Auction Items” greatly improve a Charities bottom line

We have talked about in other blogs in reference to the 104 million registered U.S. Non Profits in the United States.  We have talked about the competition and how charities can improve their status when planning their event.  But the one thing we have never really spoke about is, why do “No Risk Auction Items” greatly improve spending at fundraising events.    

A very long time, a few charities realized that they could not effectively fundraise utilizing donated items alone.  While hiring a very knowledgeable staff, the staff members began to contact companies in order to find items which would do very well at their fundraising events.  One of these Charities was and still is, Ducks Unlimited.  Whether you agree with their mission or not, you have to admire how well they fundraise.   

Each year, these few charities (27 in all out of the 104 Million) send all of their chapters a catalog to order items from.  Ducks Unlimited, like many of the 27, provides items with their logo attached to the items.  Ducks Unlimited has nearly 1,500 chapters around the world and host 7,500 fundraising events a year!!!  The members of each chapter look through the catalog and order the items, agreeing to pay for each item from the events Gross.   

Similar catalogs are sent to chapters of other charities as well.  The items range from Art, to equipment, kitchen wares, tools, decorative items, jewelry, outside and inside furniture etc. 

These items are then placed in their events live and silent auctions.  Ducks Unlimited, like the other 27 charities, has had an amazing amount of success based on this fundraising model.  These charities truly need to be applauded for taking such a radical step to actually purchasing items…however, the other 104 Million charities across the country are very late to catch on to this model. 

Believe it or not, these charities such as Ducks Unlimited grow because the fundraising events are totally built around the items which they have available.  In fact, they know and understand that people come to their event just to get a chance at purchasing the items.  They even take a step further and insist that the guests purchase memberships to their charity in order to have the ability to buy the items!!! 

Here is where this blog comes in – BW Unlimited’s “No Risk Auction Items” greatly enhance an event by providing incredibly nice items which are not found at retail.  People are attracted to these items since they are very hard to find.  In fact, if a charity is also utilizing donated items, the “No Risk Auction Items” always influence higher bidding for the donated ones available.

Unbelievably, I will tell you that these items are not the “End All, Be All” but by

utilizing these items at your event, the appeal for your fundraising event will be much higher.  Why you ask?  Summarizing it, how many fundraising events are in your area?  Many charities will only utilize donated items but your event has incredible items such as Authentic Autographed Items, Incredibly Decorative Memorabilia, beautiful Jewelry and Charity Travel Packages to destinations around the world.  People will talk, compare your event to the others in the area and see which ones they would rather attend – I can attest that they will talk about your event and your ticket sales will rise based on it.

Now here is the best part – your charity CAN NOT LOSE!!!  Why?  Because all of the items are marked up 20% for the starting bids – you are guaranteed profit!!!  No matter how high the bids go, you keep 100% of the profit.  On most occasions, the starting bids guarantee a $50.00 profit alone and from there it goes up and up. 

Think about it, for your next event, analyze the bids on your donated items and see if they are much higher based on the fact that you have BW Unlimited Charity Fundraising “No Risk Auction Items” mixed in – you will be amazed.  These items always support the sales of the donated ones.  Then ask your guests what they thought about your event and the items available, you will definitely be happy with their response.  Just remember this fact, donated items always come from local businesses.  Local people, attending a local fundraising event with items donated from local businesses – will these items have a massive interest?  No.

If you would like to learn more about what items and Charity Travel Packages that available to you, contact us today at www.BWUnlimited.com.  

 

 

BW Unlimited Charity Fundraising is a leader in Charity Fundraising in North America in a convenient “One Stop Shop” setting serving well over 1,400 charities each year.  BW Unlimited is known all across North America for providing 100% Authentic Autographed items 100% of the time, only providing autographed items which were reviewed by the two (2) most reputable Authentication companies around the world – JSA and PSA/DNA.  BW Unlimited Charity Fundraising is also known for providing a wide array of incredibly decorative items as well as the largest inventory of Charity Travel Packages at the absolute best prices found anywhere.  BW Unlimited is also known for providing a wide array of Fundraising Event services such as a Charity Auctioneer, Event Staffing, Silent Auction Management, Event Planning Consultation and much more.  If you would like to learn more about how we can help you and your charity, contact us today at www.BWUnlimited.com – we would love to hear from.