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

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

2. Who We Are… • Fundraising partner to schools • Leader in Conducting School SignatureFundraisingEvents • Signature = Visible, Distinctive, Relevant • Experience From 2,000 Events • $80,000,000 Raised • Most schools raise $35K - $100

3. Why We’re Here… To empower worthwhile organizations to impact more lives through effective fundraising and new donor development.

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

5. Perspectives on Fundraising • Money is a tool • Money is essential for schools • Involvement is required • Faithful in activity • Make it fun

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

7. School Fundraising Megatrends • CONSOLIDATION of numerous small fundraisers into one or two large events • Movement away from Product-Based Fundraising to Special Events

8. Why Host an 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 family relationships

9. How it Works • Procure class projects and high-end 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 • 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… Principal For a Day! Honorary Sheriffs, Firefighters, Mayors! Decorated & Signed Class 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

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

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 • Asst. Headmaster: Boca School • 20 Years Auctioneering Experience • Over 200 Auctions’ Experience

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