Hansen Real Estate Group | Jenny Gehl

1. Venues will typically offer a better value on a weekday verses a weekend event.
2. Families are on the go on the weekends, out of town, youth sports, youth activities and family commitments.
3. Guests are more likely to be available on a Thursday evening to attend the event.
4. Guests will appreciate the fact to not have another commitment on the weekend. With busy lives… time is precious.
5. As the trends of auction events increases, Auction Professionals are in higher demand and may appreciate that call for a Thursday night event. Not to mention maybe a small discount may be available!
6. Great way to get the weekend started. A Thursday event will break up the monotony of the week.
7. Contrary to most beliefs, over consumption of alcohol at fundraising events makes the crowd harder to control and many times guests attention is lost for the live auction… by having a Thursday evening event there is a good chance that over consumption of alcohol will not be as apparent with having a workday the following day. WE must remember are we planning a party or a fundraiser?

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Author Jenny Gehl, BAS  Fundraising-Charity Auctioneer/Event Strategy Consultant

A National Auctioneers Association validated Benefit Auction Specialist.

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