FAQ Virtual Fundraising Questions 
- Is a virtual fundraising gala right for your organization?
- What is a virtual fundraising auction?
- My NPO usually holds our gala in the Fall/Winter, what are our options during the pandemic?
- Our advisory board is hesitant to ask our supporters to donate during COVID-19.
- Our Charity does not have the technology to host a virtual gala.
- Why do we need a virtual gala, can’t we just put our auction items in an online auction and people will give?
- Can we just ask our supporters to make donations to our organization and eliminate the hassle and expense of a virtual gala?
- Our supporters are typically over 60, will they feel comfortable using their smartphone to bid?
- What equipment with the supporters need to be able to participate?
- Our regular fundraising auctioneer is nice and really funny, why shouldn’t we use them for our virtual gala?
FAQ Fundraising Questions
- When should we start planning our fundraising auction event?
- What kind of sound system is required for our auction event?
- Can you assist with the planning of the benefit auction fundraiser?
- Can Scott Robertson Auctioneers be involved in the silent auction?
- Our non-profit organization is on a very limited budget. What kind of charity auction services can you provide?
- Do you provide other auction services besides just being our charity auctioneer?
- Should we use professional bid-spotters or floor staff at our charity auction?
- Is it okay to have a friend or celebrity act as the benefit auctioneer?
