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A successful auction has many elements and begins with the planning. With her years of experience, Katie has the expertise to help with the event details from venue and invitations to item procurement and bidding methods. 

The earlier you bring your auctioneer on board, the better you can plan for your event. While your event committee and board members have many elements to manage, Katie is the one person whose sole job it is to make you money, and can advise how best to plan for this from the earliest stages.

How many items should there be? Which should be in the live auction? Where should we start the bidding? How can we get the most money for each item? Katie can guide you through these questions to optimize your fundraising potential.

During the live auction, Katie provides entertainment for bidders and non-bidders alike, so all your guests will feel part of the auction and enjoy the experience. As an auctioneer, Katie gauges reactions to your audience and engages with them to keep bidding going. 

A Paddle Raise can be known by many names - Fund-A-Need, Direct Appeal, Gift From the Heart, among others. However you name it, its an important element to consider for your event. As a  direct call to your guests for donations, when planned and executed correctly it can be your biggest money-maker of the event. 

Katie can help you determine if a Paddle Raise is right for you, plan the best style for your event, and then conduct the Paddle Raise to raise the most money for your cause.