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 Hamilton Fundraising Art Auctions
A Hamilton Fundraising Art Auction event is a proven and predictable method of fundraising. It is also an enjoyable and sophisticated social gathering that promotes a positive image, and creates exposure for your organization and its cause. Hamilton Fundraising Auctions’ expertise developed as a result of conducting thousands of successful auctions, and we will confidently ensure a well-succeeded event with no financial risk to your organization.
The professionals at Hamilton Fundraising Auctions will help you realize your financial goals by providing professional fundraising consultants who will guide and assist you through every phase of your fundraiser.
No
matter how large or small your organization,
we customize our auction events
to suit your needs. From School
Fundraisers to Church Fundraiers
to large gala events, we make the
process effortless for you and fun
for your organization.
Why Choose Hamilton Fundraising Auctions for Your Next Event?
Because
We Do it All!! From
the initial planning stages to the auction
itself, we provide you with all the tools
you need to host an amazing event – and
you don’t even need experience
in chairing a fund raiser!
Your Hamilton
Fine Art and Auction
fundraising consultant will contact
you regularly, carefully assisting
you with promotion and preparation of your
event. Fund raising has never been
easier or more fun!
We Put the FUN back in Fundraising!!!
- Presents No Risk
- A fun social event which takes very little time and effort
- Licensed auctioneers who are entertainers
- Complete
consulting & timelines from professional
fundraising consultants
- Gives Your Supporters Something of Value for Their Donation
- Attracts New Members
- Usually Becomes an Annual Event
Hamilton Fundraising Auctions - Auction Items:
HFA will provide you with a customized collection of art exquisitely framed and delivered to your location. We also provide a wide selection of jewelry and colectabiles including sports, music, and movie memoribilia.
There is something for everyone!!! All styles, mediums and price ranges including:
- Original Art
- Lithographs
- Serigraphs
- Etchings
- Limited-Edition Giclees
- Sports Collectibles
- Rock & Roll / Hollywood Memorabilia
- Hand-Made Jewelry
Your Fundraising Auction Event
A Hamilton Fine Art & Auctions auction will be an enjoyable, well-coordinated and profitable event for your organization. Your organization will provide the location for the auction, a handful of volunteers, arrange for the refreshments and sell tickets for the event. we do the rest.
The event will begin with a one-hour preview where your guests can view an impressive variety of artwork, sports memorabilia and jewelry. We will create an inviting display, and we recommend that you serve some form of refreshments; wine and cheese, coffee and cake, hot or cold hors d'oeuvres, complimentary beverages and/or a cash bar. The preview hour will be a time for browsing and socializing, and our skilled auctioneer will be available to discuss the displayed works, and answer any questions that you or your guests may have.
Immediately following the preview, we begin the live auction, which generally runs from two to two and one half hours. Our own professional, entertaining and experienced auctioneers are trained to provide a fun-filled and informative auction in a relaxed atmosphere. The auction will offer 120-170 customized items, in all price ranges, with many opening bids under $100.
Each item will be presented and offered for sale during the live auction at a pre-determined minimum bid and will be sold to the highest bidder. We understand that your guests are not experienced bidders, and many of them will be attending an auction for the first time. The auctioneer will engage the crowd, entertain them and ensure that everyone has a wonderful time. Our job is to gently compel your guests to support your organization, by providing wonderful quality custom framed artwork and memorabilia to your guests in exchange for their donations.
HFA staff will deliver auction items to every auction four hours prior to the start of your event. They will work hand in hand with your volunteers to creatively display the works of art and collectibles prior to the auction, coordinate the flow during the auction, and distribute sold pieces of art at the conclusion of the auction. They, along with the auctioneer, will ensure a seamless presentation and will make sure that you and your guests have a wonderful experience.
Hamilton Fine Art & Auctions generates excitement and action by a unique blend of unparalleled value, presented by the most knowledgeable and experienced auctioneers in the fundraising industry. Our experience ensures a profitable, entertaining and enjoyable social event that your guests will look forward to year after year. The proof of our success is that the majority of our auctions are scheduled for the following year, they become annual events and the profits grow year after year.
- 100 – 150 beautifully framed artwork, sports and jewelry
- A professional auctioneer who will present items in a fun and entertaining manner.
- A display manager to deliver, set up art and assure that the show runs smoothly.
- A donation of a beautiful framed work of art, valued at $500
- A marketing package, including customized tickets, color flyers and sample press releases to help promote your event.
- Our "Strategy Planning Guide" outlining steps for a successful auction.
- Professional fund raising consultant, to run a planning meeting with your committee to guide you through every step, ensuring a successful event.
- Souvenir program book, registration slips, tagging and bookkeeping materials, and auction checkout software
- On-line auction items, for supporters who cannot attend event.
Guaranteed Fundraising Success
Through successful fundraising auctions, Hamilton Fine Art & Auctions has helped thousands of organizations raise millions of dollars for worthwhile causes. Hamilton Fine Art & Auctions art and collectibles auction will be an extremely profitable and enjoyable event, and will enable your organization to generate revenues through many sources including:
Ticket Sales
- We print 1000 tickets at no cost to you,
- Your organization will receive 100% of the proceeds from ticket sales,
- You choose the ticket donation amount
Patrons
- We provide a souvenir program book for your event,
- Individual or Company that donates a set amount to Support your event,
- 100% of the proceeds to your organization.
Revenue from Souvenir Program Book
- We will print a customized program book, which will include additional fundraising opportunities,
- Your organization will receive 100% of the proceeds from patron donations and ad sales,
- Your Organization may opt to sell ad space in the program book provided.,
- We will provide guidelines
Commissions
- Commission will be paid on ALL auction sales.
- Receive a large percentage of sold auction items.
- Receive 100% of sale proceeds from your donated items
- Hamilton Fine Art & Auctions will donate a framed work of art to be used as a raffle prize. Your organization will receive 100% of the proceeds from raffle sales.
- Hamilton Fine Art & Auctions will auction a limited number of goods and services items provided by your organization, with 100% of the proceeds going to your organization.
MOST importantly, your organization receives its entire commission immediately following the auction; there is no waiting. Profits to your organization from a Hamilton Fine Art & Auctions auction can range from $5,000.00 to $75,000.00.
Your commissions DO NOT STOP at the close of the auction. Hamilton Fine Art & Auctions will pay commission to your organization on all artwork sold at anytime after the auction to customers who attended the auction whether they make purchases at our gallery, over the phone or through our web partnership with your organization and our Continue to Give Back Program
So, what is your next step?
Once you decide to schedule a Fund Raising Art Auction with Hamilton Fine Art:
- Set a date for your charity / fundraising auction and verify location availability.
- Sign agreement in order to reserve date on Hamilton Fine Art calendar.
- Select Chairpersons.
- Determine fund raising goal = dollar amount.
- Determine if you will sell advertising space in the auction program.
- Think about ticket selling strategy.
- Set the date for the Strategy Planning meeting 2-3 months in advance of your auction date.
Contact us now to organize your next successful art auction!
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