Ernie Rogers

Ernie Rogers

http://BlacktieBenefitAuctions.com

ernie@blacktiebenefitauctions.com

804-327-9090

 

Experience. You can’t teach it. You can’t buy it. You can only experience it. Our company has conducted over 1,000 charity auctions since 1998. We’ve done huge events with 2,800 guests and small events with 75 guests. We’ve raised as little as $2,000 for a small event (Cub Scout cake auction) to over $700,000 in a single evening. We energize your crowd to keep their attention and add excitement to the event. We promote your Silent Auction all during the social hour to increase your revenue. We will conduct a “Mini Live” auction of a silent auction if it looks like there is going to be “stiff competition” and someone is “hogging” the pens. We will help you keep your event on schedule. We may suggest things to you that will help the evening flow in the most optimal manner. We will consult with you and answer your questions right up to the night of your gala event. We will help you arrange your Live Auction items to maximize your revenue for the evening. We will help you promote your event through social media long before the event to help increase attendance. We will promote your Live Auction packages during the Silent Auction / Social Hour. We can act as your host / emcee if requested. We will provide you with pre-printed bid cards and show you how to off-set some of your expenses. We will suggest “revenue generators” during the Silent Auction / Social Hour. We are there to maximize the revenue for your event. Let us be your helping hand to guide your auction to a successful evening. We are there for you. Our motivation is to make your event a huge success. Let our experience help you with your next event. Call us today at 804-327-9090 or email Ernie@BlacktieBenefitAuctions.com

Experience: 15-20 years as a Paid Fundraiser

No. of Benefit Auctions conducted to date: 200+

Highest single live item personally sold: $20,000-$100,000

Highest single live auction gross: $250,000+

Highest single Donation Appeal: $250,000+

  • Silent Auction
  • Live Auction
  • Fund-A-Need
  • Emcee
  • Manpower
  • A/V Equipment
  • Auction Item Connections
  • Consulting
  • Seminars

  • Auction School Graduate
  • Benefit Auctioneer Specialist (BAS) Certified
  • Certified Auctioneers Institute (CAI) Certified
  • Professional Ringmen's Institute (PRI) Graduate
  • NAA Benefit Auction Summit 2011 (Baltimore) Attendee
  • BOOTCAMP for Benefit Auctioneers Graduate

  • Served on the Board of a nonprofit
  • Presenter, State Auction Convention
  • Member of National Auctioneers Association
  • Member of State Auction Association(s)