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Tired of “drive-through” auctioneers who under-prepare and hit the wrong notes?
Spark owner and charity auctioneer Andy Saks will take ownership of your fundraiser’s live auction and paddle raise. He’ll work right alongside you right from your planning stage, building your best setup, sweating your details, sharing key insights and advice, keeping you organized, and doing it all with a smile, so you can relax knowing your return will dwarf your investment.
Discover your benefit auctioneer and paddle raise packages below. Then book one by itself, or both together.
Not sure which package to pick? Schedule a free call with Andy today!
PACKAGE 1: BENEFIT AUCTIONEERAndy will help you boost every bid, by: Researching your auction items and picking key details for each one Advising you on item selection, order, pricing, and sweeteners Offering great strategies for boosting bids, like “mystery items” and “doubling” Building a word-for-word auctioneer script you can edit and approve Designing polished, animated slides that perfectly sync with your script Delivering a warm-up auction speech to prime your audience for bidding Serving as your live auctioneer with energy, warmth and humor |
PACKAGE 2: PADDLE RAISE FACILITATORAndy will ensure your pitch is appropriate, respectful and impactful, by: Advising you on pitch structure, donor levels, and other critical details Offering great strategies for increasing donations, like “The Last Superhero” game Building a word-for-word solicitation script you can edit and approve Designing polished, animated slides that perfectly sync with your script Giving your paddle raise / fund-the-need speech with polish, empathy, and style |
BOTH PACKAGES INCLUDE:Learning about your event history, goals and logistics Promoting your event on Spark’s website, e-newsletter and social media Running fundraising games like “heads or tails” Introducing speakers, making announcements, and other “on-mic” services Sharing valuable, practical advice and resources throughout the process Scheduling a post-event “debrief” call with feedback and suggestions Giving you “first dibs” on future fundraising event dates (pending availability) |
CHILDREN & FAMILY
Beth Israel Deaconess
Hospital of Milton
Beth Israel Deaconess
Hospital of Needham
Beverly Bootstraps
Big Brothers Big Sisters
of E. Mass. Cape & Islands
Children’s Friend
Clover Foundation
Family Promise
Filling in the Blanks
MetroLacrosse
MSPCC
Project TakeOff
Southboro Safe Spaces
The NAN Project
YMCA
COMMUNITY & CULTURE
Boston Jewish Film Festival
Cape Cod Community Development Partnership
Community Rowing
House of the Seven Gables
MassEquality
Pan-Mass Challenge
Truro Center for the Arts
EDUCATION
A Better Chance (national)
A Better Chance (Andover, MA)
A Better Chance (Radnor, PA)
Beverly Children’s Learning Center
Beverly School for the Deaf
Fayerweather Street School
Newbury College
Riverbend Montessori School
Round Hill Nursery School
St. Joseph High School
MILITARY
AFINS (Israel Navy SEALs)
SEAL Legacy Foundation
RELIGIOUS
Boston Worker’s Circle
Temple Beth Elohim
Temple Israel of Boston
“We’ve booked Andy twice. He helped to elicit high bids with wittiness and charm. He ‘read’ the audience and adjusted his approach appropriately. He’s a pleasure to work with.”
“I can’t say enough good things about working with Andy and knowing that he was such a professional really put our committee at ease. He is FABULOUS.”
“Andy did a great job at getting the audience engaged. We had a great experience overall and look forward to next year!”
“Andy felt like another member of our team. He provided a written script, and his slides were a huge hit! Andy was professional during the entire process and would love to work with him again!”
“Andy was thoroughly prepared for our gala, and left little to chance. He was patient with our audience, and took the time to get a feel for the room. As a result, our auction and paddle raise earned more than double what we’ve ever earned in past years. I would highly recommend Andy.”
