Frequently Asked Questions

  • We do it all!  From a small fundraising dinner with 50 guests to a large gala with 500+ people, our team can do it. We work primarily with non-profit organizations but also love raising money at school galas. 

  • It depends when you sign with us and how many months we have before your event.  If you book us early, you can have as many as 6 consultations. Most clients average 3 or 4  strategy sessions to maximize their events. 

  • You have one night, one shot.  Sure, volunteers can help spot bids; however, our team of professionally trained bid assistants consistently brings in 10-20% more in the live auction.  

    We always operate from GRATEFULNESS If someone donates a dollar or a million dollars, we’re equally as grateful.  Our team is trained on the psychology of giving and brings fun and energy to the floor, encouraging bidders to go a little higher. 

  • Our team usually includes 3 licensed auctioneers - founder and CEO, Erin Kienzle and Teresa Zito and Jason Lewis.

    Erin is licensed to conduct auctions in SC, NC, GA & FL.

    Teresa and Jason are licensed in SC.

    We also have a wonderful group of bid assistants who will bring energy and higher bidding to your auction floor.

    • Increase Revenue - A professional benefit auctioneer knows how to create excitement, engage with the crowd and encourage higher bidding 

    • Experience - A professional auctioneer adds an element of professionalism to the event. They are experts at reading the crowd and adjusting their approach to maximize results.  They understand the nuances of the auction process and can guide you through the entire process from selecting auction items to using auction software. 

    • Time-saving - Conducting an auction is time-consuming and requires a planning and coordination. By hiring a professional auctioneer, organizers can focus on other aspects of the event and leave the auction to the expert.

    • Driving Force - They are the only person in the room making you money.  Yes, you want food, drink, music and flowers, but don’t make the auctioneer the afterthought.  They are the driving force of your event and Benefit Auctioneer Specialists typically raise more.

  • Event rates start at $2,500.  It depends on how many bid assistants you need, if you’d like an emcee or video services and how far we have to travel. 

  • We conduct the live auction and are passionate about a paddle raise - also called a Fund A Need or Special Appeal.  That’s typically where you’ll raise the most of your money in just minutes. 

  • Yes, when you sign on we can provide a list of preferred vendors - including Audio Visual companies and bands. 

  • Yes! You get access to our Auction Performance Hub when you sign on with us. We track the data of every event we do. In the hub, you’ll find which items are trending, what types of items do well, and much more!

  • The amount raised depends on so many different factors - but most importantly, you need to have the RIGHT people in the room!

    We can share case studies where we’ve tripled paddle raises and share all the best practices based on the hundreds of events we’ve done, but we can never guarantee a certain number.

  • Auction software will typically make you more money and save you a lot of headaches.  Giving4Good is a preferred partner with GreaterGiving.