Transforming the Fundraising Stage

Entertainment
For Real Impact

Live comedy sketches that transform your fundraising gala
into the show your donors never saw coming.

Laugh  ·  Cry  ·  Give

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The New Standard

We Are Your
Fundraising
Dream Team

As founder of Expo Auctions, Tony has spent over two decades in the auction world — and he's seen exactly what works and what's been missing. The fundraising world is ready for something different.

We are fusing entertainment with the traditional auction world to bring a new, exciting, and fresh way to experience giving. Same room. Same cause. A completely different night.

We don't just show up for the live auction. We manage your entire auction — silent auction check-in, paddles, bidding software, and item logistics — so you walk into your own gala focused entirely on your donors. Every auction detail is handled. That's our lane, and we own it.

"Like Saturday Night Live crashed your fundraiser.
In the best way."

The Room, Every Time
The Process

The Live Auction
Begins Before
The Night Does

01
Pre-Event
Sponsor Feature & Email Marketing

We identify your Live Auction Sponsor and launch a 5-email drip campaign to every gala attendee — building anticipation, gathering donor insights, and giving your sponsor maximum visibility before the night even begins. Every survey response enters guests into a golden ticket travel giveaway powered by the sponsor.

02
Night Of
Custom Paddles & Check-In

Guests arrive to a fully managed check-in experience. Custom paddles feature your sponsor's logo and a QR code CTA — giving donors a reason to engage before they sit down. Your silent auction is already running seamlessly in the background.

03
The Show
Comedy Sketch Live Auction

Every auction item gets its own scripted comedy sketch. Two entertainers on stage — a contrasting character duo — bring each item to life with humour, storytelling, and genuine crowd engagement. The room laughs, feels, and bids more than they planned.

04
The Moment
The Paddle Raise

The emotional peak of the night. A story-driven, mission-anchored cash call that builds from high to low — ensuring every single guest gives at their level. Real-time totals. Live celebration. The room leaves knowing they were part of something that mattered.

Auction Skits — Saturday Night Live Feel

Every Item
Gets A Sketch

✈️
Travel Experiences

Tuscany, African Safari, Costa Rica, Amalfi Coast, Portugal, Mexico & Caribbean

👨‍🍳
Private Chef

In-home multi-course dinner with wine pairing, private dining for a group

🏟️
Sports & Entertainment

Sideline passes, locker room tours, behind-the-scenes access, private meet & greets

🌟
A Day in the Life

Spend the day with a local sports figure, news anchor, radio host, or performer

🪂
Adrenaline Adventures

Fighter pilot or F1 experience, Navy SEAL training, custom Grand Canyon expedition

🏆
Legacy & Naming Rights

Name a room, scholarship, programme, or sponsorship opportunity

Full Package

What's All
Included

Logistics
Silent Auction Management
  • Dedicated team member on-site
  • Online bidding software
  • Item display & logistics
  • Shipping & handling on won items
Pre-Event
Sponsor
Feature
  • 5 email marketing templates
  • Custom paddles with sponsor CTA
  • Golden ticket giveaway integration
  • Sponsor woven into the show
The Show
Live Auction Experience
  • Written custom show for your event
  • Music integration throughout
  • 2 entertainers including live auctioneer
  • Scripted comedy sketch per item
The Man on the Mic

Heart.
Purpose.
Passion.

20+
Years in the Fundraising Industry
2nd City
Trained at The Second City, Chicago
1 Goal
Entertainment for Real Impact

Tony is the founder of Expo Auctions and one of the most trusted benefit auctioneers in the country. With over two decades running live auctions for nonprofits nationwide, he knows exactly what moves a room — and what leaves money on the table.

He trained at The Second City in Chicago, completed the World Auctioneer Championship training program, and has sharpened his craft through professional improv and storytelling study. That combination — auctioneer precision with performer instinct — is what makes his stage unlike anything the nonprofit world has seen.

Tony built this show because he believes donors deserve more than a podium and a paddle. Every room he walks into gets everything he has — your board, your guests, your mission. That's non-negotiable.

"Sitting on the sidelines in the silent auction world, I see a gap in how to reach donors in a way that makes a massive difference in donations."

"Experience in one industry can be a great advantage or disadvantage — depending on if you're brave enough to try something different."

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Meet Tony
The Auction Guy

What People Say

Trusted by
Industry Leaders

"I cannot say enough about the amazing job Expo Auctions has done for us. Our silent auction revenue bottom line has increased over 70%. Having them coordinate everything has been a blessing for staff and allowed us to focus on other priorities."

Cece Corbin, CMP President/CEO · National Protein and Food Distributors Association

"They exceeded our every expectation by streamlining the process, taking on the brunt of the work from start to finish, and in the end allowed us to contribute more to our charity."

Julie Kagy, CEM Director of Operations · ESCA Scholarship Program

"I couldn't be more impressed with Expo Auctions from start to finish. The team was always available and went above and beyond to ensure my experience was flawless."

Krystal Humphrey, QAS Deputy Executive Director · Bay Area Apartment Association

Limited Availability

Your Guests
Bought Tickets.
Give Them
A Show.

We are selecting 5 charity partners to launch this experience with.
That number is intentional.

5 Spots Available — 2026 Gala Season

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