by Andy Saks, live auctioneer A paddle raise is a powerful, effective way to boost donations at your fundraiser. As a professional live auctioneer, I’ve built and delivered many paddle raises over the years. I wrote this article to help you learn from my successes (and mistakes), so your paddle raise scoops every available dollar,  Continue Reading »

Boston, MA — Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children has booked Spark owner Andy Saks as its live auctioneer for its annual fundraiser. Called “Turning Points: An Evening to Benefit MSPCC,” the fundraiser will take place in April, 2018, at the Fairmont Copley Plaza hotel in Boston, Massachusetts. In his live auctioneer role,  Continue Reading »

Natick, MA — For the second straight year, the Riverbend School of Natick, Massachusetts, has booked Spark owner Andy Saks to serve as its live auctioneer for its annual fundraiser. The Spring Gala will take place in May, 2018, at the Crowne Plaza Boston-Natick Hotel, in Natick, Massachusetts. In his live auctioneer role, Saks will: —  Continue Reading »

New Canaan, CT — The YMCA of New Canaan, Connecticut, has booked Spark owner Andy Saks as its live auctioneer for its upcoming fundraiser. Titled “A Night in Saint Barths,” the fundraiser will take place in April, 2017, at Waveny House, inside Waveny Park in New Canaan, Connecticut. In his live auctioneer role, Saks will: —  Continue Reading »

Boston, MA — Boston Workmen’s Circle, a center for Jewish culture and social justice based in Brookline, Massachusetts, has booked Spark owner Andy Saks as its live auctioneer for its biannual fundraiser. Titled “Journey Together,” the fundraiser will take place on March 4, 2017, at The Boston Foundation in Boston’s Back Bay neighborhood. In his live auctioneer  Continue Reading »

Boston, MA — MetroLacrosse, a sports-based youth development program in the Boston area, booked Spark owner Andy Saks as its live auctioneer for its inaugural “MVP Experience” fundraiser. The MVP Experience took place at the Westin Boston Waterfront hotel, next to the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center. MetroLacrosse designed the event to “honor and recognize the commitment  Continue Reading »

Boston, MA — Newbury College has booked Spark live auctioneer Andy Saks for its 2016 annual fundraising event. The fundraiser will take place at the Seaport Hotel in Boston on April 8, 2016. Saks will run the event’s live auction. As the event’s live auctioneer, Saks will perform various duties before and during the event, including: — advising CRI on  Continue Reading »

Boston, MA — For the second year in a row, Community Rowing, Inc. has booked Spark live auctioneer Andy Saks for its annual fundraising event. Titled “Raise Your Oars for CRI 2015 Benefit Auction,” the event will take place at CRI’s headquarters in Brighton, MA on Saturday, April 11. As the event’s live auctioneer, Saks is tasked with  Continue Reading »

Boston, MA–Community Rowing, Inc. has booked Spark live auctioneer Andy Saks for its annual “Raise Your Oars for CRI” benefit auction. The event will take place the evening of Saturday, May 3, at the Harry Parker Boathouse in Brighton, MA. It will feature heavy appetizers, drinks, and a silent and live auction. As the event’s live  Continue Reading »

In October, the Boston Jewish Film Festival held its prestigious Fall Gala 2012 fundraising event at Theater 1/Space 57 in Boston’s Theatre District. For the second year in a row, Spark owner Andy Saks  served as auctioneer for its live auction, and ran its “Fund the Need” segment and a diamond earring prize raffle. Saks’s  Continue Reading »