Kip Toner Benefit Auctions Blog

Picking the right date for your auction

mbm@ktba.net (Mary Bliss McCrossen) — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 16:55:20 PST

Picking the right date for your auction Our clients of

Clients rave about the July KTBA Benefit Auction Workshop!

mbm@ktba.net (Mary Bliss McCrossen) — Mon, 2 Aug 2010 09:44:33 PST

Clients rave about the July KTBA Benefit Auction Workshop! On Wednesday, July 21st, a group of fundraisers joined Kip and our staff for a KTBA Bene

Pro or no? Why you should hire a professional auctioneer

reception@ktba.net (KTBA) — Tue, 6 Apr 2010 11:29:14 PST

Last Wednesday, we witnessed a perfect example of the difference a professional auctioneer can make for the revenue and entertainment value of any ben

Fund-An-Item™ and the Economy

reception@ktba.net (Kip Toner) — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 14:23:44 PST

Lately, KTBA has received questions from auction chairs concerned about whether Fund-An-Item™ contributions at benefit auctions have taken a hit from

The Importance of a Live Auction Order

reception@ktba.net (Kip Toner) — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 10:54:13 PST

Of the many activities that will take place in your benefit auction program, it is likely that the one expected to generate the most revenue is the li

Holiday Gifts = Auction Items!

reception@ktba.net (Kip Toner) — Wed, 6 Jan 2010 11:11:33 PST

As the holidays wind down, consider this idea for acquiring a few new auction items. Did you and members of your auction team receive any holiday gift

'Tis the Season for Giving

reception@ktba.net (Kip Toner) — Wed, 9 Dec 2009 15:31:34 PST

During this holiday season, many generous people are seeking creative ways to give back to their communities and to those who are in need. Give

Happy Thanksgiving!

reception@ktba.net (Kip Toner) — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 11:50:38 PST

As we celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday this year, the KTBA team would like to take this opportunity to express our gratitude to all of the non-profi

Assigning Bid Numbers: A Few Tips

reception@ktba.net (Kip Toner) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:31:28 PST

In determining how to assign bid numbers and distribute bid cards, consider the following “do’s” and “don’ts” to help streamline your registration and

Why ExpressPay™?

reception@ktba.net (Kip Toner) — Thu, 5 Nov 2009 10:36:12 PST

One of the most valuable services that the KTBA cashiering system offers is the implementation of ExpressPay™. When guests enroll in ExpressPay™

Family Night Raffle

reception@ktba.net (Kip Toner) — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 10:04:30 PST

Last Friday, Kip was the auctioneer for a parish and school family night and had a wonderful time raising funds to support the parish and school’s mis

Pilchuck On Display: An Exhibition of International Glass Art, Thursday, October 22, 2009

kip.ceo@ktba.net (Kip Toner) — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 10:16:31 PST

This Thursday, October 22, 2009 Pilchuck Glass School is hosting Pilchuck on Display: An Exhibition of International Glass Art. This event is open to

50/50 Raffle: Keeping the Revenue in the House

info@ktba.net (Kip Toner) — Wed, 7 Oct 2009 14:48:14 PST

As a popular benefit auction revenue item that adds little to no preparation time or upfront cost, the 50/50 raffle is also a creative way to

Brunch Auction Brings Auction Revenue to Record Total

info@kiptonerbenefitauctions.com (Kip Toner) — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 09:35:05 PST

This Saturday, a KTBA client rotary club hosted a benefit auction in a brunch format, rather than the usual gala dinner event. The doors opened at 11:

Autumn Auction Items

info@ktba.net (Kip Toner) — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 13:53:25 PST

Summer is finally here, bright and beautiful, and fall is just around the corner. As you plan for your auction this coming year, consider all of

KTBA Summer Seminar a Success

info@ktba.net (Kip Toner) — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 15:48:34 PST

On Monday, August 3rd, KTBA hosted a benefit auction seminar at

Item Trade Brings Excitement and Variety to Live Auction

info@ktba.net (Kip Toner) — Mon, 3 Aug 2009 10:22:50 PST

Last Thursday, a KTBA client auction increased their auction revenue by 40%, proving that the choice of a mid-week day for a benefit auction does not

Matching Funds Help Art Auction Top Last Year’s Revenue

info@ktba.net (Kip Toner) — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 10:27:38 PST

Wednesday evening a KTBA client art auction increased its auction revenue over last year’s by at least 30K! A formal affair in downtown

Kip Toner Attends NAA 60th Annual Conference and Show

info@ktba.net (Kip Toner) — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 11:20:13 PST

Last weekend, Kip Toner traveled to Kansas

KTBA Seminar: Monday, August 3, 2009

info@kiptonerbenefitauctions.com (Kip Toner) — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 10:54:21 PST

Kip Toner Delivers Benefit Auction Presentation for Shunpike’s “Accountability and the Arts” Series

info@ktba.net (Kip Toner) — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 10:31:21 PST

Kip Toner recently gave an

B.A.S. Course Featured in Auctioneers Magazine

info@ktba.net (KTBA) — Mon, 6 Jul 2009 13:43:34 PST

A Benefit Auctioneers Specialist course taught by Kip Toner, B.A.S. was featured in the most recent issue of Auctioneers magazine. You can read a copy

KTBA Creative Sessions Well Received by Non-Profit Community

info@ktba.net (Kip Toner) — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 14:02:52 PST

During the past couple of months, Kip Toner Benefit Auctions has been offering benefit auction Creative Sessions in conjunction with the Harbor Club a

Fund-An-Item™ and KTBA Items Continue to Boost Benefit Auction Revenue

info@ktba.net (Kip Toner) — Tue, 2 Jun 2009 16:59:36 PST

Extending the current trend of increased generosity in straight donations, two KTBA client auctions this past weekend are happy to report increased Fu

Have a safe, fun, and PRODUCTIVE Memorial Day Weekend

info@kiptonerbenefitauctions.com (Kip Toner) — Fri, 22 May 2009 16:37:51 PST

The weather report for this weekend is looking picture

KTBA Auction Sells Out the House to Generous Guests

reception@ktba.net (Kip Toner) — Mon, 18 May 2009 13:26:27 PST

A KTBA client fine art auction this weekend drew a sell out crowd of 700 guests who enthusiastically bid on masterfully crafted art pieces to benefit

Does your Auction have the need for Speed?

reception@ktba.net (Kip Toner) — Mon, 11 May 2009 16:06:17 PST

With the blue skies of Seafair overhead and Lake

Benefit Auctions Continue to Grow

reception@ktba.net (Kip Toner) — Tue, 5 May 2009 09:06:18 PST

For Kip Toner Benefit Auctions, this past weekend was yet another proof of the resiliency of benefit auctions in the current economic climate. O

Benefit Auction Creative Session: May 11, 2009

reception@ktba.net (Kip Toner) — Fri, 1 May 2009 15:03:59 PST

Kip Toner Benefit Auctions&The Harbor ClubInvite you for Appetizers and Light Dinner 5:30 pm - 8:30 PM Mo

Six more weeks of Winter...

kip.ceo@ktba.net (Kip Toner) — Tue, 3 Feb 2009 11:29:03 PST

Well, the sun was out and our good friend the groundhog saw his shadow, and, as the tradition goes, we’ll have six more weeks of winter. This ma

Does your auction need a Boost?

kip.ceo@ktba.net (Kip Toner) — Tue, 3 Feb 2009 08:52:03 PST

In these hard economic times every auction is looking f

Have you ever wanted to be a Benefit Auctioneer?

Kip.CEO@ktba.net (Kip Toner) — Mon, 2 Feb 2009 14:39:21 PST

With the economy declining every day many peopl

Kip Toner Benefit Auctions Winter Seminar!

GM@ktba.net (Kip Toner) — Wed, 7 Jan 2009 10:18:25 PST

The Kip Toner Benefit Auctions Winter Seminar will be held on Monday, January 19, 2009 from 8:30am until 4:30pm at the Harbor Club in Seattle. This da

Kip Toner Benefit Auctions in the News!

Kip.CEO@ktba.net (Kip Toner) — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 10:24:19 PST

Are you looking for some new and innovative ideas for you auction. Check out the links blow, for great ideas to boost the revenue at your next a

Auction Network to Broadcast Pilchuck Auction

Kip.CEO@KTBA.net (Kip Toner) — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 11:28:29 PST

Welcome to Our New Website

kip.ceo@ktba.net (Kip Toner) — Fri, 5 Sep 2008 08:00:04 PST

Welcome to our new and improved website! We're very excited to offer an easy to use Auction Item reservation and fulfillment process to our clie