Beyond having lotteries or raffles, charities that hold benefits tend to use auctions to their advantage. Today, Roger Clemens Online gives you a few helpful tips on making your auction a success.

Unlike raffles or games of chance that gambling has a lot of; attendees have a more active role and can actively raise their chances of obtaining the subject of the auction. This is why auctions are so popular. Here are a few tips you should keep in mind when it’s time to plan your auction:

Clarify the Type of Auction

There are several types of auctions and it would be wise for you to determine what type would benefit your organization and the attendees more. Here are a few types of auctions:

• Silent Auctions
• Absolute Auctions
• Online Auctions

There are so many other types of auctions and each has their own rules of engagement. If you are planning to host an auction for your charity, clarifying the type will help the attendees better understand what will be involved!

Have a Theme

Auctions can seemingly be out of place with certain themes of fundraisers or charity benefits. It would be good to have a theme for your benefit that goes with the idea of an auction. A common one would be a Valentines Day benefit or even a casino night one.

We are big fans of casino night but you may find it overdone. This is why it would be important to be creative when it comes to the theme of your benefit.

Partner Up With Local Businesses

If there is an auction, you will need things to be put up for that auction. You can ask your charity members to donate some things or you can partner up with local businesses. Local businesses may be able to donate certain things that can be bid upon.

We hope that these three tips will certain come in handy when you’re going to host an auction! What other tips do you swear by when it’s time to host an auction?