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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Benefit Auctioneers

We are experienced benefit auctioneers with a B.A.S. certification who specialize in helping non-profits and charity organizations all across the state of Texas. No matter the location, scale and theme of your event, we can provide the perfect fundraising auctioneer to match your event.

Special Appeal – Fund-a-Need Only

Our biggest strength is connecting the organization’s mission with the audience. We use language and emotional triggers to reach your audience at a deeper level that activates giving. Let us help you with your next big fundraising event.

Ringmen

Auctioneers who need a last minute replacement ringman can use our on demand service. Our experienced ringmen relay bids back to the auctioneer and engage with the guests, building excitement. When ringmen draw out just 1 or 2 more bids on each item, your organization gets a huge revenue boost.

MCs (Emcee) / Hosts

Elevate your banquet, fundraising event or gala programming 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. You should enjoy the evening and spend your time with donors, VIPs, friends and family. Check out our package deals. You will be so glad you did!

Jake Addams, B.A.S. is dedicated to helping nonprofit organizations grow their revenue, services and outreach to better serve their communities. As a father of children 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 Fund-a-Need appeals. This combination of enthusiasm and real life experience connects the audience to the organization’s mission at an emotional level that activates giving.

Jake is not just an auctioneer, he is a fundraising professional. His Benefit Auction Specialist certification distinguishes him from a run of the mill bid caller and yields big results for his clients. He is a partner who builds long term relationships with nonprofit organizations looking for a change, more excitement and more donations. If you want to elevate your fundraising to create a bigger impact, Jake wants to help you get there.

Jake Addams Bio

Jake Addams started his public speaking career as a radio personality on FM 96.3 KLLL in Lubbock, TX before moving back to central Texas. After a short stint in car sales where he won multiple awards at sales & presentation competitions, he moved to Austin, TX to pursuing a career in digital marketing and e-commerce.

To satisfy his itch to use his voice, Jake gigged as a Karaoke DJ, actor, voice over talent, event announcer, and the spokesman for his company’s product review and demonstration videos.

After dabbling as a volunteer auctioneer at his childrens’ elementary school fundraiser, he found a new outlet to combine his passion for helping people with his love of the stage. He went to auctioneer college, quit his job of 18 years, and became a full time auctioneer. Jake focuses on organizations that directly impact families, children, and the environment and never looked back!

Jake is married with 3 children, including 2 with special needs. He and his wife serve on the boards for local and national nonprofits as a way to give back to organizations that supported them in times of need.

Read the Benefit Auctioneer Reviews from Jake’s clients.