[MR] raffles versus silent auctions

[Lord Mungoe]

Someone previously suggested a live auction. I think that is a great idea! Is there anyone trained as a auctioneer in our kingdom or, someone at Raven's Cove could contact the local auction house and see if they would donate one of their auctioneers if we tell them it is for a fundraiser for hurricaine relief.It could be held it at the end of classes so everyone could attend.I'm addicted to BBC America's Cash in the Attic and live auctions are exciting and people get caught up in the moment that I think they raise more money. 

Baroness Siobhan Mcklinchey

  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Leslie Cox<mailto:perndragon at dockpoint.net> 
  To: Becky McEllistrem<mailto:bmcellis at yahoo.com> ; atlantia at atlantia.sca.org<mailto:atlantia at atlantia.sca.org> 
  Sent: Friday, September 02, 2005 10:41 PM
  Subject: Re: [MR] raffles versus silent auctions


  I work for a non-profit. The problem with running raffles is that in NC, at
  least, they are considered "games of chance" (gambling) and there are LOTS
  of rules about how they must be conducted to not get in trouble if you are a
  non-profit (and even if you aren't).

  While I don't really have an opinion on which would get you more profit, I
  know one thing - a silent auction is a lot less trouble for where I work as
  far as dealing with red tape goes!

  ...add my 2 cents to yours, Rebecca, if it is of any help to you.
  Information on rules pertaining to raffles and how to abide my them can be
  found on the website for the NC Center for Non-profits FAQ list on their
  website.

  -- Lucy Rose Falconer


  -----Original Message-----
  From: atlantia-bounces at atlantia.sca.org<mailto:atlantia-bounces at atlantia.sca.org>
  [mailto:atlantia-bounces at atlantia.sca.org]On Behalf Of Becky McEllistrem
  Sent: Friday, September 02, 2005 10:29 PM
  To: atlantia at atlantia.sca.org<mailto:atlantia at atlantia.sca.org>
  Subject: [MR] raffles versus silent auctions


  Hey there's a new relevant subject!

  I've heard mixed reports one saying silent auctions
  made more money and another saying raffles made more
  money.   I think a huge part of it is how well
  organized it is and how well planned it is in advance.


  "We're having a fundraiser and here's several Very
  Cool Things up for auction or raffle" works great.  It
  also depends on your area.  I have a personal
  preference towards raffles because it involves more
  people as opposed to an auction where people with a
  fixed amount of money have the potential to get cut
  out of the bidding early on.

  I don't believe in allowing promises to be auctioned -
   things that say I will bring the item in this picture
  at a future event.  Too many people have missed out
  for whatever reasons that way.


  My $.02

  Rebecca





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