Just a reminder that every live auction should have a Live Auction Display Area with posters on easels, in a high-traffic location where people can linger.

Don’t put them down the hallway walking to Registration.

Don’t put them just past Registration – no one will linger there.

Do create a special place where your auctioneer (me!) can stand and have conversations with your guests, answer questions about the live auction items and build rapport ahead of time. Your auctioneer should never be invisible! A great fundraising auctioneer will be working during the socialization time before everyone is seated.