BAS - Benefit Auctioneer Specialist

Benefit auctions are one of the fasting growing segments of the auction business.

This course is designed to teach the planning techniques that create successful benefit auctions. Learn to specialize your marketing skills and create a business strategy to build your clientele and profits.

In addition to classroom instruction, students will usually attend a benefit auction to observe the process from start to finish.

Course topics include:

• Fundraising components of benefit auctions
• Item acquisition
• Audience development
• Additional revenue items
• Contractual agreements
• Solicitation of benefit auction clients
• Public relations and self-promotion

Credit Hours: 21 (3 days)

Who Should Attend?
Auctioneers wanting to expand their business into the growing field of Benefit Auctions.

To Receive the Designation:
To receive the BAS designation you must attend the three day course and pass the final examination and submit a benefit auction summary report.

After receiving the designation:
There is a yearly designation fee. The fee will be billed annually in the fall. BAS designees are also required to complete 24 hours of continuing education every three years.

For a schedule of upcoming courses, click here.