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The Champion Dinner Auction Going Once, Going Twice, Sold!!

The Champion Dinner Auction Going Once, Going Twice, Sold!!. Who We Are…. Fundraising Ministry to ministries Leader in Conducting Signature Fundraising Events Signature = Visible , Distinctive , Relevant Experience From 2,000 Events $80,000,000 Raised

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The Champion Dinner Auction Going Once, Going Twice, Sold!!

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  1. The Champion Dinner Auction Going Once, Going Twice, Sold!!

  2. Who We Are… • Fundraising Ministry to ministries • Leader in Conducting SignatureFundraisingEvents • Signature = Visible, Distinctive, Relevant • Experience From 2,000 Events • $80,000,000 Raised • Most events raise $35K - $100K • Josh McDowell Ministry Origins

  3. Josh McDowell National Advocate “I’m thrilled to lend my support and personal blessing to Champion Events. I recommend them enthusiastically, whole-heartedly, and without reservation. The Champion method raised over $500,000 for our Why Wait? program. I wish you the greatest success.” Josh McDowell, The Josh McDowell Ministry

  4. Why We’re Here… To empower Christian ministries to impact more lives through effective fundraising and new donor development.

  5. What is the Value of Knowledge? • Power of Best Practices • Champion usually triples success of pre-existing events • Most organizations set their all-time fundraising records on their first Champion event

  6. Perspectives on Fundraising • Money is a tool • Money is essential for ministry • Jehovah Jireh • Involvement is required • Faithful in activity

  7. Giving in Recession • 6 Recessions since 1967 • Giving continued to GROW • More money is directed to life- impacting causes • ‘08 Giving down except to ministries • ‘09 Champion event aver. up 7%

  8. Why Host a Dinner Auction? • Fun way to raise significant money • Exciting for participants • Creates new donors • Builds relationships with existing donors • Builds relationships with local businesses • Increases visibility in community • Strong annual source of funds • Strengthens donor relationships

  9. How it Works • Procure targeted auction items • Establish fun theme • Silent Auction 6:00 - 7:30 pm • Dinner 6:45 - 7:30 • Program 7:30 - 7:45 • Live Auction 7:45 - 9:00

  10. The Silent Auction…

  11. The Live Auction…

  12. Theme Ideas: • A White Christmas • Diamonds & Denim • Wranglers & Rhinestones • Island Breeze • Fiesta! • Under the Stars • When Dreams Come True • A Night of Lights

  13. High-End Items… Mountain House Weekends Family Disney Vacations Dinner & A Show With Limousine Family Ranch Getaways Dinner Cruises

  14. Some Special Items… Home Dinner Prepared by Director & Staff Honorary Sheriffs, Firefighters, Mayors! Decorated & Signed Kids’ Projects

  15. Host Team Structure CGE Consultant CGE Event Advisor Event Director Round Table Coordinator Procuremt. Coordinator Day of Event Coordinator Marketing Coordinator Financial Coordinator Prayer Coordinator

  16. Timeline

  17. What Champion Provides • Onsite Host Team Training • Weekly Team Coaching and Direction • Onsite Day-of-Event Support • Complete Auction Handbook • Best Practices • Host Team Leadership Profiles • Job Descriptions • Checklists • Sample bid sheets, budget, forms, etc. • Master Planning Timelines • Discounted Access to Professional Auctioneer Svcs. • Discounted Access to Auction Software

  18. Best Practices We Bring… • The 60 Best Practices • Adopting 10 Secrets of Most Successful Auctions • Avoiding 5 Most Common Mistakes • Positioning: Creating a Spending Event vs. Flea Market • Recruitment Beyond Constituents • Pricing, Order, Flow • Maximizing Volunteer Roles

  19. Fee Structure: • $1,500 Retainer, plus • 15% of Gross Funds Raised: • $1,000 Kickoff Payment • Balance Day of Event (min. $1K) • Three-Event Partnership Term

  20. Estimated Total Expenses: • 25% to 35% of Total Funds Raised • Venue and Food Costs Greatest Variables

  21. Benefits of Champion Auction Program: • Learn and apply The 60 Best Practices • Learn and avoid The Top 5 Mistakes • Take existing auction to higher level of success • Attract people outside school families • Streamline volunteer responsibilities • Enhance the experience • Raise more money!

  22. National Alliance Partner • Bill Hood, Jr. • Family Auction Business (Delray Beach, FL) • High-end - “Sotheby’s of the South” • Nationally Recognized • Ministry Motivated • Exec Staff: Boca Christian School • 20 Years Auctioneering Experience • Over 200 Auctions’ Experience

  23. Next Steps: • Sign Consulting Agreement • Choose Event Date • Form Host Team

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