Benefit Auctions

Benefit Auctions: Maximize Your Fundraising with a Professional Auctioneer

Your philanthropic committee has worked tirelessly—securing the venue, soliciting sponsors, coordinating entertainment, and rallying guests. The room is stunning, the food is exquisite, and the energy is electric. Guests are dancing, laughing, and enjoying an unforgettable evening.

But will your silent auction items sell? Will your live auction deliver the funds you’re hoping for?

The Answer: A Professional Auctioneer

A successful benefit auction hinges on hiring the right auctioneer, chosen with the same care as every other detail of your event. Here’s why Kathleen M. Pica, our Florida-licensed auctioneer, is the key to unlocking your event’s fundraising potential.

What to Look for in a Benefit Auctioneer

• Engaging and Professional: Your auctioneer must captivate the audience with enthusiasm, quick wit, and a clear voice. They should foster friendly competition, encouraging guests to bid generously while keeping everyone comfortable and entertained.
• Strategic Planning Partner: An experienced auctioneer offers insights on high-performing auction items, optimal bidding order, and event timing. Kathleen’s deep experience with charitable auctions in Naples ensures your auction is tailored for maximum impact.
• Skilled Support Team: A professional auctioneer brings trained staff, including clerks to record bids accurately and bid spotters to amplify excitement and encourage bidding. If your budget is tight, Kathleen will coach your volunteers to perform these roles effectively.
• Seamless Technology: From registration to checkout, Kathleen’s team can provide back-end software, computers, and staff to ensure a smooth experience. Avoid long lines, missed bids, or accounting errors—your guests deserve a flawless event.
• Legal Expertise: Auctions are regulated by state and local laws. Kathleen ensures your auction’s terms and conditions are fully compliant, giving you peace of mind.
• Expanded Bidding Options: Want to reach bidders beyond the room? Kathleen can integrate absentee bidding or live internet bidding through an online platform, tapping into a broader audience for your standout items.

The Goal: Raising More Funds

On event day, your auctioneer should be laser-focused on driving revenue for your cause. Every word, gesture, and smile should inspire generosity. Kathleen’s proven track record in Naples, Florida, speaks for itself—she’s helped organizations like the American Cancer Society, Naples Community Hospital, Hope for Haiti, and Ave Maria University exceed their fundraising goals.

Why Choose Kathleen M. Pica?

Kathleen brings passion, professionalism, and expertise to every auction, whether it’s a local gala or an internationally broadcast event. Her work with Naples’ top philanthropic organizations ensures a fun, stylish, and memorable event that keeps donors returning year after year.

Ready to Elevate Your Next Auction?

Consultations are free, and auctioneering fees are tailored to your needs. Contact Kathleen today at 239-262-7333 to book her for your next fundraising event.