Archives: Captivate Podcasts

Which is more important: making more money at your event or making sure your crowd is happy? Every decision you make, from the revenue enhancing games you choose to doubling…

Food - especially sugar - plays an important role in fundraising auctions. Whether it's the instant gratification of an immediate sugar rush, or the mayhem of the dessert dash, sugar…

Consignment travel packages have have become a reliable tool for non-profit organizations to round-out their fundraising auction offerings, thanks to providers like Sojourn Ventures. For over two decades, the team…

The most valuable commodity at any fundraising gala is also the easiest to take for granted: time. Use your attendees' time wisely, and they will reward you with their participation.…

Get your board committed to ensuring your fundraiser's success and make the most of your fundraising event. In this episode of Black Tie and Tales, Stellar Fundraising auctioneers Devon Bell…

We kick off a new season of Black Tie and Tales with a look back at the best of 2025. Stellar fundraising auctioneers Devon Bell and Greg Quiroga discuss the…

Good A/V does more than just broadcast sound and images, good A/V sets an emotional tone and inspires your crowd to support your cause more deeply. If you are accustomed…

Where do you draw the line? When planning a fundraising auction, what is your absolute, deal-breaker, "has to be done this way or I'm out" element? In this episode of…

Where does the line between reality and irrational philanthropy exist? How do you get your guests to focus on the value of the cause instead of the value of the…

What are the four keys to choosing a venue for your next fundraiser? How important is registration and check-out to your attendees? How many bidders does it take to make…