" We have had April with us for 18 years and she is wonderful as well as her team. They are supportive, kind, funny and firmly believe in the work that they do. She will help you make more money, give you great ideas and she will make you laugh your sox off in the process. We love her and I know you will too. "
- Vicci Hilty, Director, Domestic Violence Services of Snohomish County
What are you waiting for!
April Brown, MCAS
Auctioneer, Master of Ceremonies and Catalog Reader
April Brown is a veteran auctioneer with over 18 years specializing in fundraising auctions. She is also the founding director of Whisker City, a feline rescue organization located in Shoreline, Washington, where she makes her home with her husband Mike and their dogs Chatter and Giggles and cats Millie, Charlotte and Twinkie.
When she is not calling auctions or rehearsing with the Gala Guys, she enjoys creating classroom projects for parent and teacher groups along with lessons and training for clients.
Pat Cashman
Auctioneer, Master of Ceremonies and Catalog Reader
Pat Cashman is an actor, broadcast performer and writer with over twenty-five years of making people laugh. He was a featured performer, writer and producer on the nationally syndicated television show “Almost Live!” and Disney’s “Bill Nye the Science Guy”; and is a Northwest favorite radio host. Pat's experience as humorous-inspirational speaker and Master of Ceremonies for hundreds of corporate gatherings and charitable fundraisers make him one of the our most entertaining and beloved auctioneers.
Mike Brown
Master of Ceremonies and Catalog Reader
Neil Scott
Master of Ceremonies and Catalog Reader
Neil Scott is an update anchor on Sports Radio 950 KJR. He also covers the Seahawks, Mariners and Huskies for The Fox Sports Radio Network and Sirius Satellite Radio. He is the producer and host of a national radio talk show RECOVERY – Coast to Coast, which airs on Clear Channel AM 850 KHHO. Neil is a nationally acclaimed keynote speaker, writer and poet. As an Master of Ceremonies and catalog reader, Neil’s excitement draws attention and prestige to each and every auction item.
Eric Kirshner
Master of Ceremonies, Catalog Reader, Bid Spotter and Auction Games
Eric Kirchner hosts talk shows, broadcast NEWS and SPORTS in Seattle and Portland. He continues to fly for NBC in Portland for channel 8, covering news and traffic, along with anchoring the weekend news on NEWS TALK 97-3, KIRO FM. He also works for the Seahawks Qwest field on Sundays.
Eric has a big heart for charity. He especially enjoys interacting with the bidders during the auction games and the live auction. "People can be anywhere in the world and they choose to spend their time giving to others. It's heartwarming and inspiring".
Keven Snyder
Bid Spotter, Video Production and Auction Games
We arrive at your auction early prepared to
entertain and engage the audience.
Energetic! Enthusiastic. Simply the best in the business!
The Auction Powerhouse Library
Visit the Auction Powerhouse Library and find Easy to implement training money making ideas and one-to-one training. Your organization will automatically be enrolled for a one year membership to Charity Auction World, giving them access to hundreds of examples and templates for implementing all those great ideas. Watch video, listen to audio and read all about it when it's convenient for you and your team of busy volunteers.
Passport to Successful Consignment
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Personal Coaching
Support in person, by phone, and email. Every aspect of your auction will be evaluated and adjusted in advance to prevent oversights and mistakes that disconnect the buying audience from bidding and giving. You will learn how to use these valuable materials to train your volunteers to give their time and talent and produce results they can be proud of.
From the Basics to the Extreme
- How and what to procure.
- How to ask for what you want.
- How to create items that require no procurement and make thousands of dollars.
- How to develop relationships with volunteers and patrons and keep them engaged and committed.
- Snap up every dollar with the fun and frivolity of auction games.
- Learn how to convert donor relationships into shared wealth and success.