Fundraising & Silent Auction
Testimonials
American Cancer Society
“Bidders
had fun and enjoyed competing, the event ran smoothly and we raised
more money than last year! Our guests found IML’s paperless Silent
Auction program new and exciting . . . like playing video games in
a lounge. We’re so glad we discovered IML at the Discovery Ball in
Chicago and chose to bring them here!”
ALSA-Wisconsin
"IML was an amazing
partner for our ALS “Evening of Hope. The bidding devices added a
sense of excitement and we saw a definite increase in bidding. The
fact that people could bid through dinner made a major difference.
People raved it was the best year yet. The IML team was phenomenal.
They were extremely professional and true partners every step of
the way."
The Cooper
Union
“The event was a huge success for the college
and we were all thrilled with the amount we raised through the
bidding system. It ran very smoothly and our guests really
enjoyed it. It definitely felt like a fun added feature as
well as a great way to keep guests engaged...not to mention, the
capability to bid throughout dinner was a major bonus for us.”
Hope
Chest For Breast Cancer
"The Hope Chest for Breast Cancer partnered with IML for our
7th annual Denim & Diamonds Gala in October,
2009. Our guests were excited to use the electronic hand-held
bidding devices, and together we were able to create a fun,
competitive environment for our silent auction. It was really
nice not to have bid sheets and pens on the silent auction display
tables. It made our displays much “cleaner” and also fit in
with our “green” philosophy! The last minute bidding with our
countdown clock created great drama. Not only did we sell
more items than ever in the past, we were also able to draw
over-value bids on numerous items!
The support we received from IML was
awesome. They helped us create our graphics for displaying
silent auction items/bids as well as our live auction PowerPoint
slides. And finally, the invoicing process that IML
provided was a huge help to us in making sure that our guests
received accurate charges for the items they purchased and in
expediting the check-out process.
It was truly a team effort that helped our
guests donate to the Hope Chest for Breast Cancer in support of the
under-served women and families touched by breast cancer we are
privileged to serve."
Cory Elementary, Denver Public
Schools
"Every single person I spoke with said your
system was so great, it truly added another level of fun and
interaction to our auction."
Robin Hood
"We
were blown away by the number of people who responded this year.
Not only did the technology help us increase the night's overall
revenue, but it was easy and fun for everyone to get involved.
Whether they were able to donate $10,000 or $10, each person was
able to make a contribution, and do so anonymously. And when they
saw their respective section's total rising in real time... the
energy in the room was electric. I think that in this economy
finding new ways to engage more guests in the fundraising process
can make a real difference."
Bowen &
Co
"Our guests really enjoyed the interactivity that
the IML devices created, especially at dinner, when they did
not have to excuse themselves to check on their auction items
between courses. And our check-out has never been so smooth... for
our guests or our staff. IML did a great job and delivered on
all fronts. My client is very pleased and so am
I."
Midwest Society of Association
Executives
"The bidding devices were great – not only did they help us raise
more money for our silent auction, but our members haven’t stopped
raving about how this year’s celebration was the best yet!"
“Thanks for everything IML – our members loved using the new
technology and haven’t stopped talking about how fun (and easy) the
devices were to use!”
“We didn’t realize the bidding devices would
be the ENTERTAINMENT of the party, but they were!”
“Our members are a social bunch, so they
absolutely loved the new bidding devices... they were able to watch
their bids from across the room and not miss a beat catching up
with each other!”
"Our first attempt at using individualized
hand-held communicator devices for our silent auction was a great
success! The process was well organized, easy to use and our
members loved it!"
Standard
Chartered Bank
“IML played a key role in the
success of our gala dinner. The auction technology certainly
wowed many, and enticed many guests to engage in some extra bidding
for a great cause. The entire IML team was great to work
with, providing professional and seamless support from the planning
stages all the way through to execution.”
Jewish National Fund
"IML's interactive quiz game was recommended to us as an excellent
way to absorb guests into the competitive spirit of the evening,
and it really worked! The IML team created a quiz especially
for the JNF and they were fantastic, providing action-packed
entertainment from start to finish."