Sherry Truhlar
Red Apple Auctions provides fundraising auction (benefit auctioneer) services for schools and nonprofits. We offer exceptional consulting, helpful classes, and complementary tips and tools for Gala Chairs seeking to improve their charity auction fundraisers.
2024 Highlight Reel
Introducing the 2024 Auction Item Guide - What Flew Out the Door in 2024
When to open (and close) your silent auction: 5 approaches
2024 Auction Trends: Three shifts in galas I've seen in recent months
AUCTION CONSIGNMENT IN THE CATALOG: How to properly attribute them (Tip: They aren't "donated")
PAPER (PRINTED) AUCTION CATALOGS: Yea or Nay?
BAND vs AFTERGLOW vs POST PARTY: What's best for your gala? (Don't miss the FLAMING coffee bar)
Benefit auction consignment: An example of knowing the questions to ask
Creating a great fundraising auction paddle & bid number
Seth Godin tested a new bidding approach for charity auctions. Here's my thoughts.
Webinar: "All Things Auction & Event Fundraisers: Tips & tricks for nonprofits"
Spot the Bidders Game Show - the show where YOU get to be the auctioneer.
Gala start times: Age can be a factor. Early arrival incentive needed for some; others arrive early!
Hey Gala Chairs - here's advice from an actual Gala Chair (and a clip selling Seth Meyers tix)
Four reasons your live auction displays matter
When to eliminate the SuperSilent category (AKA: Best of the Silent Auction section)
Did the auctioneer miss bids at your gala?
How to control a loud auction crowd (part 2)
How to control a loud auction crowd (part 1): podium leadership
Auction Decor: What and how to sell decor at your fundraiser
Silent auction bid sheets: Using Guaranteed Purchase (Buy Now) the right way
Offering childcare services during your auction gala
Gift trees, wish walls, & other methods of direct selling merchandise at your auction
How many silent auction items do you need?
ChatGPT for Auction gala planning