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We Are Proudly Woman, Veteran, and Black Owned TiWanna, TK, is a Post 9/11 US Army Veteran. She served over 8 years and has built a team that is breaking barriers in the industry. |
Read More About Our Team Below - Diversity Is More Than Meets the Eye The auction industry is approximately 12% female. Less than 1% of auctioneers are from under-represented ethnic groups. |
We Have Raised Over $10,000,000 for Non Profits Every non-profit is different, as are your funds raised. Consultation with your Auctioneer is PRICELESS and essential to your success. |
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We are on a mission to showcase your organization's awesome! We are Auctioneers for the People, of the People. Are you looking for a team to create a compelling story during the Special Appeal bringing higher results than you anticipated? Look no further. We are the Special Appeal Masters.
Long before we became Fundraising Professionals, we were all heavily involved in our communities. Our team is made up of "Unexpected Auctioneers", disrupting the perception of what an auctioneer is. Our stories are linked to multiple causes, making us your best advocates. As you learn more about the team, we hope you find a piece of yourself, or those you serve, in our stories. |
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Meet Team Astounding
TKAuctioneerTK - the one that brought us all together. She has never met a stranger no matter where she travels. Her one wish - that we all realize we can change lives. 🧚🏽♀️ ZanAuctioneerAs her name says, Zan is amazing! A fine arts expert, professional comedian and fundraising professional - the only thing more astounding is her heart. ❤️ |
SandyStrategistSome people just change the game astounding everyone with their skills. Sandy is a natural stylist, she helps you raise more! 🎉
AuctioneerAuctioneer, Ringman, Instructor, & Showman. Scott astounds audiences from the East, West, Third Coast and in-between with eye catching jackets & shows. 💫 |
MeggieAuctioneerEngaging, bilingual (Madarin), and well... brilliant, you'll be astounded by Meggie's love for people. Her goal is to leave a lasting mark on the world through service. 💎
AuctioneerSixto auctions it all - cattle, cars, and benefits. He is bilingual (Spanish), witty, and a heck of a fast talker. What doesn't he do? Astounding! 🎊 |
What is all this Benefit Auctioneer Specialist (BAS) talk about?
Benefit Auctioneer Specialists (BAS) are experts in the Auction Method of Fundraising. According to the National Auctioneers Association (NAA) Survey from 2015, BAS Auctioneers raised over $513 Million in fundraising revenue that year.
The NAA Education Institute coordinates the BAS designation program training auctioneers to enhance their benefit auction services. Candidates complete coursework focused on the fundraising components of the auction event, item acquisition, audience development, contractual agreements, event planning, and public relations. Currently, less than 1% of auctioneers across the country have received the BAS professional designation. Astounding Auctions is also proud to be home to TiWanna A. Kenney (TK), the first African American woman auctioneer to hold the BAS designation and Yi Mei (Meggie), the first Chinese American Woman to hold the BAS designation. We make the paddles go up by teaching the joy in giving.
The NAA Education Institute coordinates the BAS designation program training auctioneers to enhance their benefit auction services. Candidates complete coursework focused on the fundraising components of the auction event, item acquisition, audience development, contractual agreements, event planning, and public relations. Currently, less than 1% of auctioneers across the country have received the BAS professional designation. Astounding Auctions is also proud to be home to TiWanna A. Kenney (TK), the first African American woman auctioneer to hold the BAS designation and Yi Mei (Meggie), the first Chinese American Woman to hold the BAS designation. We make the paddles go up by teaching the joy in giving.
