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Fundraising Auction Planner

You’ve got a big fundraising gala coming up and want to make sure you have dotted all the i’s and crossed all the t’s. Organizing a successful benefit auction takes thoughtful planning and dedication. Based on our experience over tens of thousands of events nationwide, we have created this auction planning guide and companion infographic as a tool to help you achieve your event goals. The downloadable auction planning guide provides an overall timeline, with specific action items for each step in the process, best practice guidelines, tips and tricks, and a section where you can jot down key notes and contact information.

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Fundraising Auction Planner