Rock the Auction: Seth Weiner’s Secrets to Fundraising Success

About this episode

Seth Weiner shares his secrets to successful fundraising and benefit auctions.

What turns a good fundraiser into a record-breaking success? In this episode, Jazmin Peach chats with fundraising expert Seth Weiner, known as Your Rocktioneer®, about the tools and techniques that supercharge benefit auctions. With over a decade in the fundraising space, Seth has helped nonprofits across the US generate millions through expertly executed events. Blending his background in music and entertainment with deep nonprofit expertise, he’s become a go-to auctioneer and consultant for organizations aiming to elevate their donor engagement and fundraising results. Here, Seth shares how to create energy with paddle raises, engage donors effectively, and introduce creative features like the “vacation station.” Packed with real examples and actionable insights, this is a must-listen for anyone looking to raise more at their next event.

People in this episode

Host: Jazmin Peach

Guest: Seth Weiner

Topics covered

• fundraising
• benefit auctions
• donor engagement

Keywords

• vacation station
• nonprofits
• auctioneer
• paddle raises

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Rock the Auction

Places: US

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