Charity &
Benefit Auctions

Jay Cash, The Auctioneer
 

National Fundraising & Benefit Auction Expert

Jay Cash is a second-generation auctioneer and nationally recognized fundraising professional who helps non-profits raise more money and make a bigger impact.

With 17+ years of experience and over 65 charity auctions each year from coast to coast, Jay brings unmatched energy, strategy, and storytelling to every event.
 

A past director for the National Auctioneers Association and holder of the elite Benefit Auctioneer Specialist (BAS)designation, Jay has helped hundreds of organizations—from local schools and hospitals to national foundations—turn goals into record-breaking fundraising nights.

From church gymnasiums in the South to the top floor of One World Trade Center in New York City, Jay’s approach stays the same:

“We don’t just run an auction — we create moments people remember.”

Why Nonprofits Choose Jay Cash

When you work with Jay, you get more than an auctioneer—you gain a fundraising partner who knows how to:

• Engage donors on a deeper emotional level

• Amplify your organization’s mission and message

• Build excitement that drives giving at every level

• Ensure your guests leave talking about your event for months

Every performance blends entertainment, energy, and empathy—a formula proven to turn audiences into inspired supporters.

Our Fundraising Philosophy

When Jay steps on stage, your mission becomes his mission.
From the first bid to the last paddle raise, every guest feels your cause’s heartbeat.
We represent your brand with passion, professionalism, and purpose, becoming an extension of your team both on and off stage.

Pre-Auction Strategy & Event Services

Fundraising success starts long before auction night. Every partnership includes hands-on strategy, unlimited access, and proven coaching to help your team thrive.

Strategy & Consultation

• Unlimited expert access by phone, email, or video

• In-person or virtual planning sessions with your committee

• Custom strategy built around your timeline, venue, and donor base

• Financial forecasting & goal setting

• Training on 65+ donor engagement strategies

• “Painless ask” training for donation committees

• Week-of-event run-throughs and critiques

Auction Item Enhancements

Through our “Share the Upside” Program, your organization gains risk-free access to exclusive travel and experience packages that generate thousands in revenue—no upfront cost.

Top Donor-Favorite Packages

🏇 Kentucky Derby Tickets
🥃 Pappy Van Winkle Bourbon
🎲 Las Vegas Getaways
🎤 VIP Concert Experiences
🏖️ Mexico & Caribbean Resorts

✅ 100% risk-free | 💰 Proven revenue drivers | 🌟 High bidder excitement

You’ll also receive:

• A curated list of Top 100 Live Auction Items

• Templates for sponsor outreach and donation requests

• Creative revenue generators that boost your total proceeds
  
   

Auction Formats for Every Event

• Live Auctions: High-energy, engaging, and unforgettable

• Silent Auctions: Enhanced with 30+ proven performance boosters

• Hybrid & Online Auctions: Expand your reach to nationwide donors

• Paddle Raises: Heartfelt, mission-driven moments that move the room
   

Technology & Staffing

Our professional team brings the tools and experience to make your event effortless:

• Trained bid assistants and clerks

• Seamless check-out & accounting systems

• Premium Bose L1 Model II sound system (up to 500 guests)

• Mobile bidding platforms and professional voiceovers

• Onsite staff and templates for every phase of your event
   

Marketing & Event Support

We help your event look and feel world-class:

• Custom signage, bid cards, and auction catalogs

• PowerPoint & display templates

• Event branding and donor engagement strategies

• Wireless clerking & cashiering powered by Auction Flex
  
   

Why Nonprofits Love Working With Jay Cash

✅ 17+ years of proven fundraising success
✅ Transparent flat-fee pricing
✅ Nationwide availability
✅ More money raised, less stress for your team

Jay Cash, The Auctioneer
National Benefit Auctioneer | Fundraising Partner | NAA Director
📍 Based in Murfreesboro, TN | Serving Nonprofits Nationwide

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