You can make a love connection for some lucky couples while raising money for a worthwhile charity when you host a charity date auction. With a few attractive bachelors and bachelorettes on the auction block, you'll have bidding paddles raising and money rolling in.
Instructions
Support Your Favorite Cause With a Charity Date Auction
1. Recruit eligible singles to auction off at your charity event. You should put together a script outlining the goals of the event as well as informing potential participants about what their obligation will be. Depending on the individual, they may only be available on certain dates and times--all of this information should be clarified and stated in an auction agreement before the event.
2. Talk to local restaurants and spas about donating meals and services to go along with the eligible bachelor or bachelorette at the auction. By creating a complete package of an intelligent single with a great meal or relaxing day at the spa, you will inspire more bidding action at your auction.
3. Publicize your event by sending out invitations to past and current supporters of your charity organization. If you want to reach a larger audience, get in touch with various media outlets such as radio, television and newspaper editors to promote your event.
4. Sell tickets in advance to raise additional funds before the event. By marketing the auction as a fun event worthy of the ticket price, you will increase the potential for higher bids amongst the audience.
5. Set up a bidder check-in table at the entrance to your event venue. Here potential bidders will need to register the credit card number and receive a bidding paddle to signal their bids to the auctioneer.
6. Try to enlist the support of a local celebrity to host the event and act as both master of ceremonies and auctioneer. By including a well-known personality, you will raise the profile of your event and encourage more attention towards your cause.
7. Write brief and entertaining biographies for each of the singles on auction at your event. These can be read as they appear on the auction block and should include information about their career, their education and the date destination for the lucky bidder who wins.
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