Proceed with Auction

I believe most nonprofit organizations can raise many thousands of dollars more with the donors they already have. I believe that hiring a professional benefit auctioneer will make the difference between a good and great night of fundraising. I believe that building relationships with people (staff, donors, guests and vendors) creates long term fundraising success for nonprofit organizations.

As a charity auctioneer I am dedicated to helping your organization maximize the fundraising potential of each event. My proven system begins with event planning meetings leading up to the event. It continues at your gala as I greet your guests, generate excitement, and deliver an engaging live auction. Then my post-event review will springboard next year’s event to even higher levels of success.

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SEPTEMBER SPECIALS – FILL MY CALENDAR!
I have a few open dates in September. I want to fill them all, so I am offering special pricing for September event dates. Submit your requests today and let’s get it booked!

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Why work with Jake Addams and Proceed with Auction?

• If we don’t hit your goals, YOU DON’T PAY
• Proven systems that increase revenue the night of your event
• We specialize in fundraising auctions and Fund-a-Need appeals
• Helping children and families is his passion
• Over $275,000 raised in 2025!

Fill out this form for a FREE quote and fundraising consultation with Jake Addams. He is dedicated to helping you exceed your fundraising goals by working with your team before the event, connecting donors to your mission with an engaging live program, and debriefing after the event to build on your successes.

Auctioneers

We are experienced benefit auctioneers who specialize in helping non-profits and charity organizations all across the state of Texas. Depending on the location, scale and theme of your event, we can provide the perfect auctioneer to match your event.

Ringmen

Auctioneers who need a last minute replacement ringman use our on demand service. Our experienced ringmen spot bidders, answer questions from the crowd and support the auctioneer to get the most bids and highest values.

MCs (Emcee) / Hosts

Elevate your banquet, fundraising event or gala programing with a trained public speaker. Our team of auctioneers can also work as Emcees with your event. Without a live auction, our auctioneer MCs can add some energy to the night.

Announcers / Voice of God

We have the voice talents you need to work the PA as the “Voice of God.” We can elevate your program by introducing speakers, making announcements, and keeping the evening on track and on time.

Full Service Event Management

Proceed with Auction is a full service event production company. Our in-house event coordinator has years of experience planning nonprofit, corporate and private events. Let us take the stress of event planning off your plate, so you can enjoy the evening and spend your time with donors, VIPs, friends and family. You will be so glad you did!

Jake Addams is dedicated to helping nonprofit organizations grow their revenue, services and outreach to better serve their communities. As a dedicated husband and father of 3 children, 2 with special needs, he has a passion for helping people. Jake helps those who need our support to live fuller, healthier, and more fulfilling lives as well as their caretakers.

As the lead auctioneer of Proceed with Auction, his spontaneous style wins over the crowd for huge results in the live auction. His life experience gives him an authenticity and empathy that connects with donors during his heartfelt fundraising appeals. This combination of enthusiasm and real life experience is something very few auctioneers can authentically deliver.

Jake is not just an auctioneer, he is a fundraising professional. He is a partner who builds long term relationships with nonprofit organizations. If you want to elevate your fundraising to create a bigger impact, Jake wants to help you get there.

Jake Addams has a 20 years of experience in radio, film and voice acting that led to a 180 degree career change into auctioneering in 2022. After dabbling as a volunteer auctioneer for a few local events, he went all in and graduated from the Auctioneer Academy in Waco TX to became a professional auctioneer.