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Live Auctions
Traditional Fundraising Auctions & Events
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Virtual Galas
Cost effective approach to reaching a broader audience world-wide.
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Hybrid Events
Blending Live and Virtual events to reach a broader audience in real-time.
Consultation and Resources
Have questions and needs that fall outside the norm? We’re on it.
WHAT
WE DO
Artisan Auctions is the premier fundraising event strategy team you've been looking for. We help nonprofits maximize revenue and minimize headaches. We support progressive nonprofits: from women’s and LGBTQ+ health and services, arts and humanities, education, animal rescue and habitat restoration, social justice nonprofits, mental health services and more!
How we work
Artisan Auctions provides strategic, mission-focused consultation to fit your nonprofit’s fundraising needs. Our goal is to set you up with successful revenue strategies that produce results. A forward-thinking partner, we work hard to create fun, memorable events that spotlight your mission, promote inclusivity, and ensure your donors walk away feeling like fundraising superstars.
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WHO WE ARE
We are a team of passionate fundraising professionals dedicated to helping nonprofits be the catalyst for positive community action.
At Artisan Auctions our mission is to help your nonprofit succeed in meeting or exceeding your fundraising goals so you can continue changing communities, shaping lives, and powering positive change.
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HIT THE JACKPOT
Are you new to fundraising or have you been looking to shake things up with how you fundraise? What if I gave you easy-to-follow actionable steps to hit your fundraising goals, would you take them? If you answered “yes,” then get ready to learn all you can. This book will guide you to the pot of gold at the end of your fundraising event.
I want you to focus on accomplishing the right tasks so you don’t get bogged down wasting time on the wrong tasks. I’m going to get you on the right track for raising record-busting money at your next big fundraiser.
Artisan Auctions and Kelly Russell bring superior professionalism and expertise to any event. I have been an attendee at an event to see it from the outside, and then an event planner who has used Kelly’s services as an insider.
Both experiences were wonderful. Her skilled auctioneering keeps the energy high, the audience engaged and the process seamless from start to finish. Keeping things moving and flawless ensured a successful event. It was a pleasant and profitable experience to work with this team.
Tanuja Sheth, Director of Development
YWCA Greater Lafayette
Kelly goes above and beyond by thoroughly preparing for each event—studying the program, understanding the goals, and always contributing fresh and exciting ideas. Working with Kelly and her team is a pleasure; they are timely, professional, and always well-prepared. Kelly is incredibly responsive, providing valuable feedback, answering questions, and stepping in to solve problems seamlessly.
We highly recommend Kelly and her team for any event that needs a skilled, professional, and charismatic touch.
Elton Frice, Director of Development and Communications
4D Recovery
We engaged Kelly Russell as our auctioneer for the first time last year. Every aspect of working with Artisan Auctions was elevating for our fundraiser. Kelly and her team helped us to organize our outreach, manage all variables of the process, and structure our entire program around our strengths. We didn't have as many pre-commits as we hoped, but Kelly locked in a special appeal strategy for the event that was super creative, and it worked. She made our raffle an absolute blast, jumped into our theme whole-heartedly, and made our community feel honored and loved.
After the event we signed up for Year Two almost immediately. Can't wait to work with Artisan Auctions again in 2025!
Kristen Roberston Rogers, Director of Development & Communications
Elevate Oregon
Kelly was a pleasure to work with for our Girls Inc. event! Not only was she an engaging and dynamic auctioneer, but her expertise and planning skills also helped us plan a seamless and successful record-breaking evening for our organization. Her dedication and enthusiasm truly elevated the event planning experience!
Amy Dillon, President & CEO
Girls Inc. of Shelbyville/Shelby County
Working with Kelly was a lifesaver! She helped us think through our event plan holistically to support the success of our fundraising goals. Her wit and energy on stage made our audience laugh, smile, and give generously. Thank you, Kelly!
Peter Condra, Events Manager
Columbia Land Trust
Working with Kelly and the team at Artisan Auctions transformed our long-standing signature fundraiser. Kelly’s guidance in building fundraising strategies around our event and her expertise in managing the audience experience are invaluable. Kelly is a partner in our organization’s success and growth.
Erin Hallett, Director of Development
Wabash Center
I’ve had the privilege of working with Kelly from Artisan Auction for several years. Not only does she focus on raising funds for the mission during the auction, but she also helps with planning before the event. Her role is more than an auctioneer, she is a partner. Thank you, Kelly!
Jennifer Layton, President & CEO
LTHC Homeless Services