Benefit Auctions
Bowtie Benefit Auctions, a division of Meares and Associates, LLC, is committed to assisting your nonprofit or organization raise more revenue through the use of the live auction method of marketing.
Our mission is to assist the charities and philanthropies in their fund raising efforts thereby allowing our company to give back to the community through these endeavors. We offer several fee structures, but no two are alike - each menu of services is custom designed for the particular group or event with which we are involved.
In addition, we offer consulting for the entire contract period for EACH group!
This includes:
We feel that consulting with the organization will allow the group to raise more revenue and stay on track during the timeline of the auction.
- event setup
- volunteer training
- event preparation
- scheduling and a wrap-up meeting after the event to evaluate pros and cons.
Bowtie Benefits uses the latest technology to coordinate and settle the auction. This allows the organization to review the event and money raised immediately after the last item is entered into the computer allowing you to announce the money raised to the attendees!
In addition, our software allows us to print additional forms as required by auditors or accounting departments working with the organization.
- Licensed, experienced benefit auctioneers – not all auctioneers are benefit auctioneers
- One on one contact throughout the contract, planning and execution of the auction
- Computerized check-in, checkout and settlement of the auction
- Computerized reporting of the auction results using trained operators
- The option of credit card express check-in at registration
- Experienced bid spotters to work the event
- Consultation for the duration of the auctioneer-client relationship at no cost to you
- Website and email blast advertising of the auction if client desires
- Revenue generating ideas to add money to the event
We can tailor a package for you and your clients! Our auctions have ranged $500 up to over $250,000. No matter the size of the organization or past events, give us a call and let our team of auctioneers propose a package for you.
For more information, contact Darron Meares, MBA, CAI, MPPA at 864-947-2000
