How to Publicize a Charity Auction

Notifying the public of a charity auction is important. This can increase the attendance and money earned for the charity. There are many ways to publicize a charity auction. Have the entire event planned out so you have all details available when asked for them. Follow these steps to publicize a charity auction.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Contact local news stations. Ask the producer if they are interested in doing a story promoting the charity auction. Ask a local anchor to be the master of ceremonies for the event. You may get a higher attendance rate with local media personnel attending. This can be an intense tool to publicize the charity auction.

2. Purchase air time on a local television station. A quick commercial can bring a lot of attention to the charity auction. Be sure the commercial will air during peak hours to get the most attention.

3. Place an advertisement in the newspaper. The local events section of the newspaper is a good place to publicize a charity auction. Be sure to include details of the charity the auction will benefit.

4. Attach flyers on cars and trucks in multiple parking lots. Place a flyer with information about the charity auction on the windshield. This will ensure that drivers will see them before taking off.

5. Call radio stations. Check with the producer of your favorite morning show team. Many disc jockeys will give the charity auction a "plug" between songs.

6. Lease billboard space along a major highway. This will work as an attraction to people just passing through the town.