Candace Essenburg, Sanders Brooke Auctions Auctioneer from Asheville, NC

Candace Essenburg, owner of Sanders Brooke Auctions, doesn't believe it's not enough to just "show up and sell". Candace makes your organization's mission her mission and is truly passionate about supporting organizations, schools, and foundations working to make the world a better place. What separates Candace from other auctioneers is her high-touch philosophy and her 10+ years' of onstage experience as a former professional stage actor. Candace feels most comfortable in front of an audience of donors and serving as storyteller. Her most recent clients include: *American Heart Association Go Red for Women * Blowing Rock Art & History Museum *Avery Humane Society * High Country Charitable Foundation GA Tech Alumni Association *Every Child Counts * Community Assistance Center of Atlanta And many more schools, foundations, organizations, etc. Together, we can knock your fundraising goals out of the park while also creating a memorable, fun, and heartwarming experience for your guests. Here are a couple ways Candace will assist you on your fundraising journey: *Recipient of the National Auction Association's Benefit Auction Specialist Designation scholarship where she received 40 hours of benefit auction-specific education to bring to your event! * Proven techniques to conduct a successful Fund a Need/Paddle Raise *Connections to consignment and fundraising software vendors *A minimum of 4 pre-event consultations *Post-event evaluation & debrief *Auction/event timeline/run of show consultation *Revenue generators "Calling bids for a cause" = Candace's motto and she can't wait to partner with you!