OR, if it’s something that is unavoidably noticeable, a fundraising emcee or auctioneer can address it in such a casual way, usually using a little bit of humor, without making a big deal out of it. However, If something goes wrong behind the scenes, a professional emcee will adapt smoothly, as cool as a cucumber and oftentimes, the audience doesn’t even know there was a mistake. (I’ve been in a room where that has happened and this immediately creates an uncomfortable tension). An amateur speaker could be thrown off, derailed, or make the situation worse by calling people out. The slide presentation goes down, the mic stops working, dinner is taking too long to be served, the crowd is being too loud. However, as much as we try to think about every situation that could happen, we simply do not have the ability to prepare for every unexpected mishap. We always do our best to plan and stay ahead of the game, to ensure there are no holes in the execution of a flawless event. Seamlessly Recover & Transition From Any MishapsĪnother testament to a great fundraising emcee or auctioneer is the ability to recover from anything that occurs that isn’t part of the plan. Through great storytelling, your guests will go home with that unforgettable experience in their hearts and minds. You want to ensure that your guests leave your event knowing the exact message and mission of your organization. While emails, social media posts, programs, storyboards, and word of mouth are all great ways of promoting your event, it is the emcee’s voice and performance that does so during the actual event. It is his or her job to lead your guests, while keeping them fully engaged throughout the entirety of the event. We as humans love to be entertained with a magnetizing message – using skills such as emotion, passion, smiling (yes, smiling is a skill), voice inflection, humor, silent pauses, and delivery – just to name a few. The mark of a true fundraising emcee is the ability to captivate an audience through storytelling. This is what will keep your guests locked in and fully engaged in your event. (We do not advise doing this) Knowing when to be an eccentric entertainer while also being able to gracefully transition to an earnest tone throughout the program is key. Of course you don’t want a monotone snooze initiator on stage, but you also don’t want someone that seems as if they just downed three Red Bulls either. THIS is what you want from your emcee! In addition to having an extroverted personality, a great emcee can also read the room and respond to the energy level in that moment. And then when you do talk to them, you feel like you’ve known them for years after just a few minutes. There are certain individuals who just have that positive, uplifting energy you feel before you even talk to them. This might seem pretty common sense, but you know the saying about common sense nowadays. įinding an emcee who has the ability to liven the room just through his or her charisma and charm is a vital characteristic of a great emcee, auctioneer and host. Therefore, building trust and rapport as quickly as possible is crucial to the success of your fundraising efforts. In some cases, the emcee is also the one asking for monetary support. Having these skill sets will play a huge role in how your fundraising event is delivered and how it is being received by your supporters. The auctioneer or emcee is the face of your event, be it physical or virtual, and the direct link between your audience and your organization. You want an emcee that is engaging and will make your audience feel comfortable. You’re probably wondering, “Why can’t I just ask a board member or colleague to host, emcee or auctioneer for little to no cost?” Well, I don’t blame you for asking, but I want to tell you some major factors why hiring a professional fundraising emcee or auctioneer is something you should definitely consider.įirstly, a professional fundraising emcee is trained to interact and connect effortlessly with people. As you may have already guessed, the short answer to this question is a loud, resounding YES!! (Like how we set that up?)
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