Rachel Ellersieck Director of Development & Communications Ronald McDonald House Charities of Mid-Missouri:
"Thank you for being our partner and for acting as the lifesaver of our auction..."
Ashley Sutherland-Winch Circus Couture Art Curator:
"With the help of ABC, we were able to raise close to $20,000, which was double our raised funds from the previous year..."
Sheri Powner, Development Associate:
"Our silent auction raised the most ever, over $20,000 and over 90% of the items sold for fair market value or above, some even more than double!"
Brian Balint, Co-chairman, 28th Annual Pet Refuge Benefit Auction 2013:
"If you are reading this testimonial, it's because you are considering having AuctionsByCellular assist you with your fundraising auction. Let me make this exceedingly easy for you. Two words: Hire them..."
Gary Loughridge, Charity Golf Committee Chairman:
"Flawless! Those are the only words I have to describe Auctions by Cellular..."
Shoshanna Reynolds Director of Corporate Development:
"We have used other auction companies in the past, and have been the happiest with ABC by far..."
Jerome H. Kern and Mary Rossick Kern, Co-Chairs, Board of Trustees:
"The Colorado Symphony Ball 2013. With your assistance, the event exceeded even the highest expectations, raising more than $860,000 for the orchestra - an unprecedented success in the organization’s history..."
Caleen Norrod Johnson, Executive Director:
“(Your) team did a phenomenal job, and we heartily recommend their services for anyone interested in increasing the efficiency, effectiveness and elegance of their event’s silent and/or live auction.”
Mandi McIntyre, Director of Corporate Giving:
"We were able to double our auction goal and we attribute that to this product..."
Michelle Paetow, Manager of Special Events:
"You increased our dollars raised by 67% over goal. We are thrilled..."
Janice Shucart, Director, Chapter and Guild Board Activities:
"Lyric Opera's Guild Board of Directors held one of its most successful Fantasy of the Ópera galas on February 9, 2013 and we owe a big thanks to you and your team!"
Jacquelyn Wahlberg Marketing and PR Coordinator:
"ABC allowed our event attendees to effortlessly bid on auction items via their cell phones for the first time at an RMH event..."Rachel Kunz, Event Manager:
"Handling an auction for nearly 500 guests at any event is a challenge, and yet you and your team made it seem effortless...."
Mary T. Klemm, Director Annual Giving, Events, & Stewardship:
"The checkout process was great. The lines moved quickly and efficiently..."
Kim Becker of Hope, Inc:
"(Using ABC), we were able to shrink our number of silent auction items by a third and still increase our gross profit by 15%..."
Goodwill Industry Committee Leaders:
"WOW! That’s the first word that comes to mind as we wrap up our event from a few weeks ago. Auctions By Cellular (ABC) made our auction run efficiently, and raised thousands for our organization!"
Wilene M. Lampert, Ph.D. Executive Director:
"We are still talking about the fun and success of our recent Gala, and about our delight at the results of the silent auction..."
Sarah Sheehan, Director of Community Relations:
“Thank you so much for your assistance in making our Silent Auction during our annual fundraiser Night of Lights such a huge success! We reached more donors and increased our silent auction cash donations by 55%!”
Wendy Blackwell, Buyer & Golf Tournament Coordinator:
"Thanks for helping us make this year's tournament the most successful yet! The sign up process as well as the check-out were flawless…."
Tami Corbin Co-Chair, American Lung Association of Nevada:
"I could not have been more impressed with the customer service, professionalism, guest service, attention to detail, execution and follow up provided by the Auctions by Cellular organization..."
Director of Resource Development:
"The things we were most impressed about were how simple the system worked, the professional fun staff at the event, the increase of auction revenue and the quick reporting we received the day after the event."
John Reis, Board Member:
“Thanks to you and your staff for the terrific job done by AuctionsbyCellular. The event attracted 410 guests and grossed in excess of $500,000.”
Karen Patton, Development Director:
"We have used AuctionsByCellular for two of our special events and have been very pleased both times. Your staff was very professional, able to handle all questions and were on hand throughout the entire of both events for assistance..."
Tammi Brady, 2012 Auction Co-Captain:
"Thank you (ABC) for making our event run easier and smoother, and a special thanks for helping us to raise our revenue!"
Carolyn Kline, Director of Community Outreach:
"We received so many positive comments about the silent auction bidding and the checkout process from our guests. There’s no turning back now!"
Kirn Snoddy Assistant Director of Development:
"We researched and talked to or met with 5 different companies that offered similar services before selecting Auctions by Cellular..."
Julie D’Orazio St. Patrick Catholic School Home & School Association Treasurer:
"In addition to the bid by text and cashier services, this year we also worked with ABC to presell event tickets via the ABC RSVP website. This eliminated the need for volunteer manual processing of RSVPs and was a huge time saver..."
Niki Chibucos, Director of Development and Public Relations:
"We are an organization that serves older adults. We were very pleased to see that they understood the system..."
Barbara Carter Berger Director of Advancement:
"Everyone seemed to enjoy the extra benefits of bidding via text, and they certainly enjoyed the ease with which they checked out."
Christine P. Holmes, President & CEO:
"The service that you and your staff provided was impeccable..."
President at Leadership Triangle:
"They were outstanding! ABC made the effort to come a week out to meet and plan with me for their equipment. They were a continual resource to me weeks and days before the event..."
The Wolf Night Committee Chairs:
"We know our fundraiser made so much more money because of Auction By Cellular’s (ABC) technology and professional staff. Everything from start to finish was perfect..."
Heather Orr, Event Coordinator:
"ABC was essential in creating record breaking revenue for our organization..."
Jill Bernacki, Executive Director:
“Thank you so much for making the annual “Heroes with Heart” fundraising dinner a smashing success. The end result: we netted four times the amount we made in our most recent fundraiser!”
Shayna Hofmeister Development Director:
"The feedback from our over 1,000 guests at each event was overwhelmingly positive.The ability to check out all of our winners in less than 15 minutes was simply astonishing!"
Monica Cardenas and Regino Sìllah:
"A major factor in moving To electronic bidding was our effort to reduce The strain on our volunteers and their time commitment. By utilizing The electronic devices, over 50% of our workload was lightened..."
Patti & Jack McKeithan, Gala Co-Chairs:
"The ABC team is ethical, honest and competent professionals who possess the talents, traits and cutting-edge technology to be an asset to any organization's fundraising."
Bridget C. Moore, Director of Advancement:
“We are constantly looking for ways to set ourselves apart from other non-profits, enhance our guests’ experience and increase revenue. ABC gave us the opportunity to accomplish all of these objectives.”
Bernarda Wong, President:
“This year because of AuctionsByCellular technology, we had more bidders putting in more bids than ever before, which DOUBLED our auction revenue!"
Katie Carney Dahm, Chairwoman:
"As a result of your involvement, we saw a 30% increase in silent auction revenue, and more than doubled our donations on the “Raise the Paddle!"
Terri Clark, Chief Executive Officer:
“The technology brought an invaluable “cool factor” to our event, but also a dynamic and professional check-out process.”
Lea Carrasco-Zanini, Executive Director:
“With over 1,600 attendees our 26th annual “Ribbon of Life” show at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, you made the silent auction a breeze!”
Angela Monger, Irish Legends:
"Irish Legends was pleased and appreciative of your company and staff for a successful auction that will bring a tremendous amount of good for 3 great Foundations."
Todd Sommers, President:
"Our gross revenue for the silent auction more than doubled our previous year’s performance and your system and team members created more energy in our silent auction room.”
Kelly Parker, Development Associate of Special Events:
"We cannot imagine handling another silent auction without your electronic bidding. My staff was truly impressed with your service…."Julie D’Orazio, Home & School Association Treasurer:
”Our fundraising event was very successful and we were so pleased and impressed by ABC and your team.”
Betsy Sklena, Advancement Associate Auction Coordinator:
“You’ve made believers out of us! In 2012 we wanted to raise our auction to a new level and thanks to ABC we did just that.”
Jennifer M. Nolan, Head of School:
“In the end, our silent auction income was nearly doubled! Your team’s assistance at checkout added a new level of efficiency to the event.”
Nicole Barbara, Foundation Chair:
“You made us feel as if we were your most important event at all times, when in fact you had (others) taking part in other cities around the country at all times!”
Kim Gonzalez, Event Planner:
“For your crew to come in the day of the event and take the largest portion of the program off my hands was priceless.”
Shoshanna Reynolds Director of Corporate Development:“We have used other auction companies in the past, and have been the happiest with ABC by far…” |
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Niki Chibucos, Director of Development and Public Relations:“We are an organization that serves older adults. We were very pleased to see that they understood the system…” |
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Tami Corbin Co-Chair, American Lung Association of Nevada:“I could not have been more impressed with the customer service, professionalism, guest service, attention to detail, execution and follow up provided by the Auctions by Cellular organization…” |
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Bridget C. Moore, Director of Advancement:“We are constantly looking for ways to set ourselves apart from other non-profits, enhance our guests’ experience and increase revenue. ABC gave us the opportunity to accomplish all of these objectives.” |
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Mandi McIntyre, Director of Corporate Giving:“We were able to double our auction goal and we attribute that to this product…” |
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Barbara Carter Berger Director of Advancement:“Everyone seemed to enjoy the extra benefits of bidding via text, and they certainly enjoyed the ease with which they checked out.” |
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Michelle Paetow, Manager of Special Events:“You increased our dollars raised by 67% over goal. We are thrilled…” |
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Karen Patton, Development Director:“We have used AuctionsByCellular for two of our special events and have been very pleased both times. Your staff was very professional, able to handle all questions and were on hand throughout the entire of both events for assistance…” |
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Jerome H. Kern and Mary Rossíck Kern, Co-Chairs, Board of Trustees:“The Colorado Symphony Ball 2013. With your assistance, the event exceeded even the highest expectations, raising more than $860,000 for the orchestra – an unprecedented success in the organization’s history…” |
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Ashley Sutherland-Winch Circus Couture Art Curator:“With the help of ABC, we were able to raise close to $20,000, which was double our raised funds from the previous year…” |
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Bernarda Wong, President:“This year because of AuctionsByCellular technology, we had more bidders putting in more bids than ever before, which DOUBLED our auction revenue!” |
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Brian Balint, Co-chairman, 28th Annual Pet Refuge Benefit Auction 2013:“If you are reading this testimonial, it’s because you are considering having AuctionsByCellular assist you with your fundraising auction. Let me make this exceedingly easy for you. Two words: Hire them…” |
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Shayna Hofmeister Development Director:“The feedback from our over 1,000 guests at each event was overwhelmingly positive.The ability to check out all of our winners in less than 15 minutes was simply astonishing!” |
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Katie Carney Dahm, Chairwoman:“As a result of your involvement, we saw a 30% increase in silent auction revenue, and more than doubled our donations on the “Raise the Paddle!” |
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Director of Resource Development:“The things we were most impressed about were how simple the system worked, the professional fun staff at the event, the increase of auction revenue and the quick reporting we received the day after the event…” |
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Terri Clark, Chief Executive Officer:“The technology brought an invaluable “cool factor” to our event, but also a dynamic and professional check-out process.” |
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Wendy Blackwell, Buyer & Golf Tournament Coordinator:“Thanks for helping us make this year’s tournament the most successful yet! The sign up process |
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Lea Carrasco-Zanini, Executive Director:“With over 1,600 attendees our 26th annual “Ribbon of Life” show at The Smith Center for the |
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Goodwill Industry Committee Leaders:“WOW! That’s the first word that comes to mind as we wrap up our event from a few weeks ago. Auctions By Cellular (ABC) made our auction run efficiently, and raised thousands for our organization!” |
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Kim Becker of Hope, Inc:“(Using ABC), we were able to shrink our number of silent auction items by a third and still increase our gross profit by 15%…” |
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Carolyn Kline, Director of Community Outreach:“We received so many positive comments about the silent auction bidding and the checkout process from our guests. There’s no turning back now!” |
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Angela Monger, Irish Legends:“Irish Legends was pleased and appreciative of your company and staff for a successful auction |
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President at Leadership Triangle:“They were outstanding! ABC made the effort to come a week out to meet and plan with me for their equipment. They were a continual resource to me weeks and days before the event…” |
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Janice Shucart, Director, Chapter and Guild Board Activities:“Lyric Opera’s Guild Board of Directors held one of its most successful Fantasy of the Ópera galas on February 9, 2013 and we owe a big thanks to you and your team!” |
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Caleen Norrod Johnson, Executive Director:“(Your) team did a phenomenal job, and we heartily recommend their services for anyone interested in increasing the efficiency, effectiveness and elegance of their event’s silent and/or live auction.” |
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Patti & Jack McKeithan, Gala Co-Chairs:“The ABC team is ethical, honest and competent professionals who possess the talents, traits and cutting-edge technology to be an asset to any organization’s fundraising.” |
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Traci Beauchene, Director of Fundraising:“We now have our final numbers, and I am happy to report that we increased our revenue by over 25% year over year! Truly remarkable, and we attribute the majority of this increase to our decision to partner with AuctionsByCellular…” |
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Todd Sommers, President:“Our gross revenue for the silent auction more than doubled our previous year’s performance and |
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The Wolf Night Committee Chairs:“We know our fundraiser made so much more money because of Auction By Cellular’s (ABC) technology and professional staff. Everything from the start to finish was perfect…” |
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Mary T. Klemm, Director Annual Giving, Events, & Stewardship:“The checkout process was great. The lines moved quickly and efficiently…” |
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Christine P. Holmes, President & CEO:“The service that you and your staff provided was impeccable…” |
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Sara, President & CEO:“The service that you and your staff provided was impeccable…” |
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Tammi Brady, 2012 Auction Co-Captain:“Thank you (ABC) for making our event run easier and smoother, and a special thanks for helping |
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Rachel Kunz, Event Manager:“Handling an auction for nearly 500 guests at any event is a challenge, and yet you and your team made it seem effortless…” |
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Jacquelyn Wahlberg Marketing and PR Coordinator:“ABC allowed our event attendees to effortlessly bid on auction items via their cell phones for the first time at an RMH event…” |
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Rachel Ellersieck Director of Development & Communications Ronald McDonald House Charities of Mid-Missouri:“Thank you for being our partner and for acting as the lifesaver of our auction…” |
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Kelly Parker, Development Associate of Special Events:“We cannot imagine handling another silent auction without your electronic bidding. My staff was truly impressed with your service….” |
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Wilene M. Lampert, Ph.D. Executive Director:“We are still talking about the fun and success of our recent Gala, and about our delight at the results of the silent auction…” |
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Julie D’Orazio, Home & School Association Treasurer:“Our fundraising event was very successful and we were so pleased and impressed by ABC |
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Julie D’Orazio St. Patrick Catholic School Home & School Association Treasurer:“In addition to the bid by text and cashier services, this year we also worked with ABC to presell event tickets via the ABC RSVP website. This eliminated the need for volunteer manual processing of RSVPs and was a huge time saver…” |
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Betsy Sklena, Advancement Associate Auction Coordinator:“You’ve made believers out of us! In 2012 we wanted to raise our auction to a new level and thanks |
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Jennifer M. Nolan, Head of School:“In the end, our silent auction income was nearly doubled! Your team’s assistance at checkout added |
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Gary Loughridge, Charity Golf Committee Chairman:“Flawless! Those are the only words I have to describe Auctions by Cellular…” |
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Kirn Snoddy Assistant Director of Development:“We researched and talked to or met with 5 different companies that offered similar services before selecting Auctions by Cellular…” |
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Sarah Sheehan, Director of Community Relations:“Thank you so much for your assistance in making our Silent Auction during our annual fundraiser |
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Monica Cardenas and Regino Sìllah:“A major factor in moving to electronic bidding was our effort to reduce the strain on our volunteers and their time commitment. By utilizing The electronic devices, over 50% of our workload was lightened…” |
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Nicole Barbara, Foundation Chair:“You made us feel as if we were your most important event at all times, when in fact you had (others) |
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Kim Gonzalez, Event Planner:“For your crew to come in the day of the event and take the largest portion of the program off my hands |
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John Reis, Board Member:“Thanks to you and your staff for the terrific job done by AuctionsbyCellular. The event attracted |
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Jill Bernacki, Executive Director:“Thank you so much for making the annual “Heroes with Heart” fundraising dinner a smashing success. |
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Helen B. Arnold, President and Chair:“We realized a net income of more than 700% over our proceeds from 2011’s Silent Auction!” |
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Sheri Powner, Development Associate:“Our silent auction raised the most ever, over $20,000 and over 90% of the items sold for fair market value or above, some even more than double!” |
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Heather Orr, Event Coordinator:“ABC was essential in creating record breaking revenue for our organization…” |
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