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Why have a professional benefit auction?
A professional benefit auctioneer.
Why Maximum Benefit Auctions?
Testimonials

About Maximum Benefit Auctions

Why have a professional benefit auction?

Statistics prove that any fundraising event incorporating a live benefit auction realizes two-thirds of its fundraising income from the charity auction alone!

A well-planned and executed benefit auction serves as a central focus for your organization’s fundraising and public relations.

Your organization’s annual benefit auction provides an energetic and entertaining Signature Event that allows you to:

Efficiently raise maximum funds for your organization through an event that directly engages all potential volunteers, leveraging their hours into financial support.
Bring people together to celebrate and support your organization’s accomplishments and mission.
Celebrate, sustain and enlarge your community of volunteers, major donors and supporters.
Provide high visibility, continued financial support and publicity for your organization and its mission.

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A Professional Benefit Auctioneer

A professional benefit auctioneer will make his fee back in the first few items sold. Yes, any auctioneer may be able to sell in a commercial setting, but your benefit auction is unlike any other auction environment and requires more than just selling.

A successful benefit auction results from good planning and specialized knowledge.

A Professional Benefit Auctioneer will:

Understand you and your organization’s mission.
Meet with your auction committee and be heavily involved in planning.
Bring proven and tested ideas that maximize excitement, fun and revenue.
Set the audience at ease and encourage bidding from everyone.
Engage your guests and strengthen the bond between them and your organization.
Receive the maximum giving from your auction and provide your guests with maximum fun.

Our A professional benefit auctioneers do much more than just show up the night of the event and “call the auction.” We provide premier service to our clients. We meet with your staff and volunteers throughout the planning process to provide our expertise and increase the profits of your fundraising event. Our job is to bring new ideas and procedures to your organization, increase efficiency, consult on new technology, and share creative fundraising revenue generators that keep your donors excited and happily giving their funds in support of your worthy cause.

A benefit auction is unlike any other auction environment and offers a number of unique challenges. As professional benefit auctioneers, we understand this environment. No other auctioneer—whether volunteer, celebrity, equipment, auto or livestock—can bring as much support and expertise to your organization’s auction as a professional benefit auctioneer.

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Why Maximum Benefit Auctions?

Jack Young understands your organization.

You’ll appreciate working with a Professional benefit auctioneer who understands the nature of non-profits and values your organization’s commitment and goals. His decades of experience working for non-profit and charity organizations offer a valuable perspective to his work with your auctions.

Jack is an associate of Kip Toner Benefit Auctions, helping over 160 benefit auctions annually. His unique training, skills and consultation expertise will maximize the proceeds—and the excitement—from your event.

Jack is a graduate of Arizona State University School of Business, a bonded auctioneer, a graduate of the Reppert School of Auctioneering, a member of the National Auctioneers Association (NAA) and the American Society of Appraisers. He is an Accredited Senior Appraiser (ASA) with the American Society of Appraisers, a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), and an alumnus of international accounting firm KPMG. Jack is also the owner of NorCal Valuation, a firm providing certified appraisals of business assets, equipment and personal property.

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Testimonials

"Jack Young's ability to raise funds is amazing. Always friendly and professional, Jack performs not only for his audience, but for his clients as well. Jack helped shape our vision for our event - - and most importantly - - enabled us to exceed our fundraising expectations. His knowledge of the entire auction process guided us throughout: Jack instructed us on the procurement process, directed us on the auction set-up, and streamlined our collections and checkout procedures. Without this extra coaching, our event would not have been such a success. Jack increased our auction revenue by over 50% of our preceding year - - his charming presence and fundraising expertise can't be beat. I consider him the finest auctioneer around." Stacey L-C, community services agency

"I can't really tell you in this brief note how happy I am about the outcome of the auction last night. I really appreciate all the hard work you all put into this event on relatively short notice.

"And while these results are spectacular, the thing I am most happy about is that we did this as a team effort, we all pitched in where ever something needed doing, we had fun, there were no all-nighters, and no one got stressed out. Yes, we had a few problems along the way, but we handled them without too much difficulty.

"The registration and check-out were very smooth. No long lines. We were all done and cleaned up by 10:30. Everyone got home at a decent hour. A dream--an absolute dream.

"Our audience clearly loved the evening. I got so many positive comments, particularly about doing this again next year. People can't wait. What a vote of support! This puts us in such a better position for next year. Word-of-mouth will sell even more tickets next year. All those parents who didn't come? They'll be there next time.

"Once again, thanks. What more can I say?" You're AWESOME! Gary S, A private elementary school

"You and your team was amazing- thanks so much to Jo for her cool head and speed at the registration table and to you for leaving no dime unspent. Your assistants were also great - very capable and focused.” Sonya Z, independent elementary school

”You were are integral part of the night’s success and the Committee and school community are most grateful for your extraordinary assistance (and that you’re such a nice guy made it all the more rewarding working with you!).” Don F, independent high school

"We hired Jack Young last year for our annual auction dinner fundraiser. Jack turned out to be not only a great auctioneer, but a very valuable consultant. He met with us several times throughout the year, giving us tips on how to improve our auction, which included everything from how our items should be displayed to targeting our audience to improving our cashiering process. We used many of Jack’s idea, which we believe really paid off.

"Jack’s friendly, outgoing and energetic nature sparks enthusiasm in those around him. He worked well with our committee, got them excited about working on the auction and gave us tips on how to make the most of our volunteer efforts. At the event, Jack was constantly in motion, helping to sell auction items that needed advertising, breaking the ice with exciting games, and injecting his infectious energy that kept everyone excited. His experience was evident as he conducted the live auction in a smooth, productive manner while exciting the crowd for a fun-filled evening!

"After our event was over, Jack met with us again to go over what worked, what didn’t work and how we could improve our processes for the future. Jack was always available either by phone or email to answer our many questions. We received valuable reference material and updates as they became available.

"With Jack’s help, our organization made more money last year than we ever had in the history of our event. Jack is more than just auctioneer. He is consultant with a wealth of experience and ideas. We’re so confident in his abilities, that we’ve hired him again for our event this coming year. I highly recommend Jack to any organization wishing to increase their fundraising goals and have a smoothly run event." Lynn F., Community Preschool

“First of all, thanks a million. You were terrific last night, and your advice really contributed to our success. I heard many compliments about you from attendees. Of course, I was TOTALLY (and happily) wrong about the African Safari. You told me so! I'm delighted for all of us. We all feel the auction was a huge hit, both financially and as a party, and you had a big hand in that. Thank you! Liz S, cooperative parent nursery school

“Thank you for all of your work on this event. You certainly know how to make an auction fun!" Helen D, social services agency

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	Contents Why have a professional benefit auction? A professional benefit auctioneer. Why Maximum Benefit Auctions? Testimonials About Maximum Benefit Auctions Why have a professional benefit auction? Statistics prove that any fundraising event incorporating a live benefit auction realizes two-thirds of its fundraising income from the charity auction alone! A well-planned and executed benefit auction serves as a central focus for your organization’s fundraising and public relations. Your organization’s annual benefit auction provides an energetic and entertaining Signature Event that allows you to: Efficiently raise maximum funds for your organization through an event that directly engages all potential volunteers, leveraging their hours into financial support. Bring people together to celebrate and support your organization’s accomplishments and mission. Celebrate, sustain and enlarge your community of volunteers, major donors and supporters. Provide high visibility, continued financial support and publicity for your organization and its mission. Top of page. A Professional Benefit Auctioneer A professional benefit auctioneer will make his fee back in the first few items sold. Yes, any auctioneer may be able to sell in a commercial setting, but your benefit auction is unlike any other auction environment and requires more than just selling. A successful benefit auction results from good planning and specialized knowledge. A Professional Benefit Auctioneer will: Understand you and your organization’s mission. Meet with your auction committee and be heavily involved in planning. Bring proven and tested ideas that maximize excitement, fun and revenue. Set the audience at ease and encourage bidding from everyone. Engage your guests and strengthen the bond between them and your organization. Receive the maximum giving from your auction and provide your guests with maximum fun. Our A professional benefit auctioneers do much more than just show up the night of the event and “call the auction.” We provide premier service to our clients. We meet with your staff and volunteers throughout the planning process to provide our expertise and increase the profits of your fundraising event. Our job is to bring new ideas and procedures to your organization, increase efficiency, consult on new technology, and share creative fundraising revenue generators that keep your donors excited and happily giving their funds in support of your worthy cause. A benefit auction is unlike any other auction environment and offers a number of unique challenges. As professional benefit auctioneers, we understand this environment. No other auctioneer—whether volunteer, celebrity, equipment, auto or livestock—can bring as much support and expertise to your organization’s auction as a professional benefit auctioneer. Top of page. Why Maximum Benefit Auctions? Jack Young understands your organization. You’ll appreciate working with a Professional benefit auctioneer who understands the nature of non-profits and values your organization’s commitment and goals. His decades of experience working for non-profit and charity organizations offer a valuable perspective to his work with your auctions. Jack is an associate of Kip Toner Benefit Auctions, helping over 160 benefit auctions annually. His unique training, skills and consultation expertise will maximize the proceeds—and the excitement—from your event. Jack is a graduate of Arizona State University School of Business, a bonded auctioneer, a graduate of the Reppert School of Auctioneering, a member of the National Auctioneers Association (NAA) and the American Society of Appraisers. He is an Accredited Senior Appraiser (ASA) with the American Society of Appraisers, a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), and an alumnus of international accounting firm KPMG. Jack is also the owner of NorCal Valuation, a firm providing certified appraisals of business assets, equipment and personal property. Top of page. Testimonials "Jack Young's ability to raise funds is amazing. Always friendly and professional, Jack performs not only for his audience, but for his clients as well. Jack helped shape our vision for our event - - and most importantly - - enabled us to exceed our fundraising expectations. His knowledge of the entire auction process guided us throughout: Jack instructed us on the procurement process, directed us on the auction set-up, and streamlined our collections and checkout procedures. Without this extra coaching, our event would not have been such a success. Jack increased our auction revenue by over 50% of our preceding year - - his charming presence and fundraising expertise can't be beat. I consider him the finest auctioneer around." Stacey L-C, community services agency "I can't really tell you in this brief note how happy I am about the outcome of the auction last night. I really appreciate all the hard work you all put into this event on relatively short notice. "And while these results are spectacular, the thing I am most happy about is that we did this as a team effort, we all pitched in where ever something needed doing, we had fun, there were no all-nighters, and no one got stressed out. Yes, we had a few problems along the way, but we handled them without too much difficulty. "The registration and check-out were very smooth. No long lines. We were all done and cleaned up by 10:30. Everyone got home at a decent hour. A dream--an absolute dream. "Our audience clearly loved the evening. I got so many positive comments, particularly about doing this again next year. People can't wait. What a vote of support! This puts us in such a better position for next year. Word-of-mouth will sell even more tickets next year. All those parents who didn't come? They'll be there next time. "Once again, thanks. What more can I say?" You're AWESOME! Gary S, A private elementary school "You and your team was amazing- thanks so much to Jo for her cool head and speed at the registration table and to you for leaving no dime unspent. Your assistants were also great - very capable and focused.” Sonya Z, independent elementary school ”You were are integral part of the night’s success and the Committee and school community are most grateful for your extraordinary assistance (and that you’re such a nice guy made it all the more rewarding working with you!).” Don F, independent high school "We hired Jack Young last year for our annual auction dinner fundraiser. Jack turned out to be not only a great auctioneer, but a very valuable consultant. He met with us several times throughout the year, giving us tips on how to improve our auction, which included everything from how our items should be displayed to targeting our audience to improving our cashiering process. We used many of Jack’s idea, which we believe really paid off. "Jack’s friendly, outgoing and energetic nature sparks enthusiasm in those around him. He worked well with our committee, got them excited about working on the auction and gave us tips on how to make the most of our volunteer efforts. At the event, Jack was constantly in motion, helping to sell auction items that needed advertising, breaking the ice with exciting games, and injecting his infectious energy that kept everyone excited. His experience was evident as he conducted the live auction in a smooth, productive manner while exciting the crowd for a fun-filled evening! "After our event was over, Jack met with us again to go over what worked, what didn’t work and how we could improve our processes for the future. Jack was always available either by phone or email to answer our many questions. We received valuable reference material and updates as they became available. "With Jack’s help, our organization made more money last year than we ever had in the history of our event. Jack is more than just auctioneer. He is consultant with a wealth of experience and ideas. We’re so confident in his abilities, that we’ve hired him again for our event this coming year. I highly recommend Jack to any organization wishing to increase their fundraising goals and have a smoothly run event." Lynn F., Community Preschool “First of all, thanks a million. You were terrific last night, and your advice really contributed to our success. I heard many compliments about you from attendees. Of course, I was TOTALLY (and happily) wrong about the African Safari. You told me so! I'm delighted for all of us. We all feel the auction was a huge hit, both financially and as a party, and you had a big hand in that. Thank you! Liz S, cooperative parent nursery school “Thank you for all of your work on this event. You certainly know how to make an auction fun!" Helen D, social services agency Top of page.

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