FUNDRAISING AND BUILDING COMMUNITY FOR 20 YeaRS!
Benefit Auction Spotlight (VIDEO)

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Benefit auctioneer Jennifer Bolton conducting the successful sale of a Methow Valley getaway during EarthCorps REVIVE at Historic Hanger 30 in Magnuson Park, Seattle, WA.
Benefit Auction Spotlight: Earthcorps Revive!
Annual celebration and fundraiser with the EarthCorps community of environmental leaders and supporters.
- Specialty cocktails, raw bar, bingo, "Guess that plant" game, and photobooth.
- Speakers: Elizabeth White and Lucia Toledo.
- Live auction: 7 items.
- Hot items: Extreme Home Makeover, Sounders Suite, Custom Cooking Class for 12.
- Raise-the-Paddle donations matched dollar-for-dollar up to $50,000.
- Record-breaking evening!
EarthCorps is building a global community of leaders through environmental service who inspire their communities to improve their relationship with the environment.
Client Reviews
We are honored to partner with community leaders, dedicated volunteers, and event professionals on successful fundraisers.
★★★★★
"Jennifer and her team are amazing. They were energetic, whimsical, inspiring and highly responsive throughout the planning and execution of both events. Allegria also is very competitively priced, beating out all other auctioneers in her caliber."
Jordan A.Principal, Jordan T. Adams
Events Creative
★★★★★
"I could not give higher praise to Jennifer and her team! The energy and enthusiasm and personal attention that Jennifer brought to the planning of our auction was directly related to the successful outcome. After the auction, many attendees shared their appreciation of her humor, warmth, and ability to keep the auction lively and moving along!"
Jonnae T.
High School Athletic
Booster Club
★★★★★
"Jennifer met with our team before the event to assist with ideas to maximize the live and silent auction revenues. Her ideas were implemented and dramatically helped us to increase our auction totals ultimately leading to us exceeding our financial goals for the event. Jennifer is kind, committed and generous with her expert auction knowledge. I wholeheartedly recommend her."
Cindy B.
Event Professional
Ideas for Your Charity Auction
Silent auction ideas
A range of creative concepts and familiar favorites is key to enticing your guests - a little something for everyone. Start your brainstorming with these silent auction ideas covering silent auction basket themes to one-of-a-kind handmade crafts, gift certificates, activities and tours.
Silent auction countdown to close.
Auction ideas
Big or small, live auctions have the most potential for inspiring bidding frenzy - all for a good cause. A bidding war only needs two good bidders, but there are many hot lots with strong appeal. Follow the link for descriptions of dinners, parties, trips, tickets, date nights, one of a kind items and experiences to get you thinking about auction items that would work best for your guests.
Fast and furious live auction bidding!
Dessert Dash
Cookies and cakes and pies - oh my! A dessert dash is a great way to add excitement (and exercise) during the live auction. Desserts can be donated from local bakeries or else made by talented volunteers. A great assortment is essential. Check out our step-by-step guide for how to conduct a dessert dash during your auction.
Dessert dash - bid, run, eat!