A church wants to hold a public auction to raise money for its
building project.

Please refer me to ideas and commentary regarding the following.

1. What are the most popular/profitable types of items to sell at
auction?

2. Ideas regarding effective advertising and promotion of an auction.
(Assume the auction is open to the public.)

3. Other ideas to consider that would improve the success of this
event. (other than prayer, internal PR, and word of mouth).

Dear shikibobo-ga 


Below are some sites I have located that address your questions. I'm
not exactly sure what type of auction you're considering. Will you be
hiring an auctioneer? If so, they should handle the promotion. Please
review the sites and let me know if you need anything clarified. At
the bottom I've listed the keywords I used to search google for this
information.

Thanks,

rapidreference-ga

Open Buckle Auction Service
-Fundraiser and benefit auction improvement ideas
<http://www.wildelk.org/regions/nw/filelib/auctionideas.htm>

All Saints Catholic School
Auction 2003 Newsletter (contains tips on auction planning)
<http://www.allsaintsk8.org/auction_news_20021015.htm>

Christ the King Parish
Weekly Bulletin (scroll to bottom to find auction ideas)
<http://www.ctkph.org/bulletins/bulletins2001/bulletin031801.htm>

John McGinnis Auctioneers
-FAQ page
<http://www.mcginnisauctions.com/site/faqs.asp>

Musser Bros. Auctioneers
<http://www.mbauction.com/lets.htm>

Google keywords:

"auction planning" fundraiser ideas

"auction ideas" fundraiser

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Request for Answer Clarification by shikibobo-ga on 27 May 2003 12:35 PDT

These resources were helpful but a little light on question 1.
Therefore I would appreciate a little more on question 1 for purposes
of stimulating donations within the church.

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Clarification of Answer by rapidreference-ga on 27 May 2003 13:44 PDT

Here is an article that touches on many aspects of fundraising,
including auctions. Good ideas here.

Milne, Mike. Congregations; raising funds and having fun doing
it.United Church Observer, January 1999.
-scroll down to "What am I bid?" 
<http://www.ucobserver.org/archives/ja99_cng.htm>

LeRoy Pennysaver and News
Holy Family Auction story - includes descriptions of popular items.
<http://www.leroyny.com/News/2003/0127/Front_Page/010.html>

Google keywords used:
church auctions "popular items"


Hope this helps you have a profitable auction!

Thanks again,

rapidreference-ga