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Event Planning Success Tip: Guest Names for your Table Assignments Plan for Data Flow - Think beyond the run-of-show—ensure your data entry processes, like paddle raise receipts and guest checkouts, are well-timed and accounted for. Manage Sponsors & Guests Early - Platforms won’t magically collect guest details for you! Be proactive in gathering and updating sponsor and guest information well before the event. Leverage Your Tools - Familiarize yourself with your platform’s features. Use knowledge bases and support options to fully understand and utilize your system. Don’t Wait - Prepare seating arrangements and tables ahead of time. Last-minute scrambling can lead to errors that disrupt the guest experience. Pro Tip: Two weeks before your event, focus on finalizing your guest list and data to ensure a smooth experience on event night!

Happy Birthday, Clara! From starting with us as an intern to graduating college with your Professional and Public Writing Degree, and now taking on the world as part of the Auction Frogs team—your journey has been nothing short of inspiring! Watching you grow into your role, training to be an Event Manager while excelling as an Executive Assistant to Kristi Saucerman, makes us incredibly proud. Your dedication, hard work, and passion shine through in everything you do, and we can't wait to see all the amazing things you’ll accomplish in the future! Wishing you a fantastic birthday filled with love, laughter, and celebration!

What a special night last weekend at Backcountry Veterans Annual Sportsman Banquet, held at the Galaxy Event Center! By bringing great minds together, the event broke records for the organization! Huge thanks to Nate Shellman for running an unforgettable auction and Cory Mikhals for being an amazing emcee! To top it all off, our very own Alisha Phillips was honored with the Christopher Akins Selfless Service Award for her unwavering dedication to Backcountry Veterans mission and her invaluable guidance in helping their organization grow and serve even more veterans in the region. Auction Frogs is thrilled to be a part of moments like this. #BackcountryVeterans #AuctionFrogs #Gala

Happy Employee Appreciation Day! At Auction Frogs, we know our greatest asset is our incredible team. Your passion, creativity, and hard work make everything we do possible—from helping nonprofits thrive to making every auction a success. Today, we celebrate YOU! Thank you for bringing your best every day and making a real difference. And to employees everywhere—thank you for the dedication and heart you bring to your work. You make the world go round! #EmployeeAppreciationDay #AuctionFrogs

Creating a Seamless Online Auction Journey! Here’s how to create a smooth and engaging experience from start to finish: Start with Your Homepage: - Speak to your mission clearly and authentically. - Ensure new visitors understand who you are, why you’re raising funds, and how they can help. Guide the Journey: - Walk bidders through every step: registering, bidding, making donations, and picking up items. - Include a “What’s Next” page with payment and pickup instructions during the auction to set clear expectations. Include Key Details: - Are you charging sales tax? Passing on credit card fees? Offering shipping? - Add this information to a dedicated page so bidders know exactly what to expect. Engage Post-Auction: - Update your site after the auction closes with a thank-you message and instructions for next steps. - Keep the conversation going via social media and other channels to build lasting connections. Pro Tip: Anticipate your bidders’ needs and questions at every stage of the auction. A well-planned experience keeps them engaged and excited to support your cause.

Our first March Event! Highlands Elementary School held its Annual Highlands Art Auction at JUMP! We enjoyed watching all of the class projects and teacher experiences get auctioned off to fundraise for school needs. Planning an auction to fundraise for your school? Book a consultation with one of our experts to discover the best ideas tailored to your needs! https://lnkd.in/g2r9b9pz #AuctionFrogs #Fundraiser #HighlandsElementary

Out of the 31 nonprofits using Auction Frogs for their events in March, here are the ones that will have our team on-site at their galas! We can’t wait to see you there! View their custom Auction Frogs sites: https://lnkd.in/gAjVbtK5 https://lnkd.in/gts52waY https://chsgala.afrogs.org https://lnkd.in/gf2Cybnf https://varep.afrogs.org https://lnkd.in/gthJ6Tix

Last weekend, our Auction Frogs team attended the Light My Fire: Hot Havana Nights Gala at the Riverside Hotel, doing what they do best—simplifying the fundraising process! With the Premier Plus package, Auction Frogs handled guest check-in to check-out, and ensured accurate item clerking so all invoices were properly sent to bidders! A special thank you to auctioneer Tyson Baker @bakerauctionco for bringing the energy! Planning a fundraiser? Visit https://lnkd.in/eJdQqz7u to view what package will be best for your nonprofit’s needs! #AuctionFrogs #LightMyFire

Please join us in wishing a VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY to our Help Frog, Cameron! Cameron is our master of helpdesk, chat, and all things online auction. We are so grateful for all that you do Cam! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

More tips with Melanie- Building a Winning Online Auction Site! Want to maximize your fundraising? Here’s how to create an engaging online auction that keeps bidders coming back! ? Choose the Right Platform – Pick one that supports branding, custom content & social sharing. Make it clear your auction supports your mission! ? Design for Engagement – A welcoming homepage, easy navigation & a sense of urgency = more bids! ? Optimize Item Pages – Use great images, compelling stories & descriptions that connect with your audience. ? Include a Donation Option – Not everyone wants to bid, so make it easy to give directly! Pro Tip: An engaging, well-designed site keeps bidders interested & maximizes fundraising! #OnlineAuction #FundraisingTips #NonprofitSuccess #AuctionFrogs