Fundraising Auctioneer – Teresa Zito
Authentic. Intuitive. Energizing.
Teresa Zito brings heart, strategy, authenticity, and undeniable stage presence to every fundraising event. After years as a successful salon owner and stylist, she felt called toward more purpose driven work. Something that would allow her to use her voice to support missions that matter.
When Erin invited her to join the Giving4Good team, everything clicked. Teresa quickly discovered that auctioneering wasn’t just a skill…it was a calling, and she now channels her intuition, warmth, and energy into creating record-breaking fundraising moments.
Teresa’s Approach to Live Auctions & Paddle Raises
Teresa focuses on creating genuine connection with the mission, the moment, and the people in the room. She guides guests with enthusiasm and clarity, helping them feel excited to give, not pressured. Every decision she makes on stage centers around a single question:
“How can we maximize impact for the people you serve?”
Experience On Stage &
In Live Events
Teresa has spent her entire life on stages of all kinds, bringing confidence and charisma to every audience she meets.
For the past six years, she has appeared on ABC 4 News as part of a recurring LowCountry Live segment, an experience that has sharpened her poise, presence, and ability to think on her feet.
Working with Nonprofits
Teresa loves working with nonprofits because their missions matter. Every event, every paddle raised, and every dollar contributed directly impacts real people and real lives. She is inspired by organizations that show up every day to make the world better and she considers it an honor to help amplify their work from the stage.
A Fundraising Moment She’ll Never Forget
During a packed, high energy event, Teresa lifted a decorative pineapple for the first auction item, only for the bottom half to suddenly fall off and shatter across the stage. Instead of losing momentum, she adapted instantly. Holding the remaining top half, she spiked it on the stage like a touchdown and sold it. Broken and all…for nearly $3,000. The room erupted, the tension dissolved, and the night ended in a record-breaking fundraising success.
What Event Partners Can Expect When Working With Teresa
Teresa believes a successful auction is a process, not a performance. It’s not about showing up with a sparkly mic. It’s about strategy, preparation, and partnership. She studies each organization’s mission, learns its audience, and prepares intentionally to create moments that inspire generosity.
She doesn’t take every event; she chooses organizations whose values align with her own. And once she commits, she brings her full heart, energy, and expertise to help your mission win.
Favorite Part of Auction Night
Teresa loves a good old-fashioned bid off, reading each bidder, feeling the shift in the room, collaborating with bid assistants, and pushing each item to its fullest potential. It’s exhilarating, strategic, and one of her favorite parts of the night.
Book Teresa for Your Next Fundraising Event
Ready to bring energy, connection, and fundraising results to your next event?
Contact us to see if Teresa is available for your date.