Serving Nonprofits Across Texas
I'm a Certified Benefit Auctioneer Specialist (BAS), a National Auctioneers Association credential held by fewer than 3% of auctioneers nationwide. Fully licensed by the State of Texas (License #18523), I call benefit auctions statewide. Based in Austin, I work with nonprofits across Texas, delivering full-cycle consulting for every client: fund-a-need strategy, procurement guidance, run-of-show development, and post-event analysis.
Austin
As an Austin-based benefit auctioneer, my work starts long before event night. I join your planning team from your very first committee meeting. Austin's nonprofit community is tight-knit and fast-growing, and its most successful galas share one key trait: a fund-a-need and live auction built on donor psychology, not guesswork. Because I am based right here in town, I can meet with your committee in person whenever you need, with zero travel logistics.
Houston
Houston hosts some of the largest benefit galas in Texas, setting a high bar for event fundraising. I partner with Houston-area nonprofits throughout the entire planning cycle to ensure your fund-a-need and live auction are built to surpass your financial goals, not just fill the timeline. My Houston clients include organizations like Family Houston, where I served as gala auctioneer and emcee. As a member of their team shared: "Emily was instrumental in helping us surpass our fundraising goal... she checked in every step of the way and offered helpful suggestions and planning tips to help the event run smoothly."
San Antonio
San Antonio nonprofits often balance ambitious missions against leaner budgets than organizations in Austin or Houston. That reality makes a well-designed fund-a-need and live auction critical to your bottom line. This is where a specialized benefit auctioneer proves invaluable: not by calling rapid bids, but by crafting an appeal that connects guests to your mission and inspires them to give beyond their planned budget.
Dallas
Dallas hosts some of the most dynamic benefit galas in Texas, setting a high bar for event fundraising and donor engagement. I partner with North Texas nonprofits throughout the planning cycle to build live auctions and fund-a-need appeals that turn room energy into real results. Beyond calling bids on stage, I help your committee structure gift tiers, refine your run-of-show, and inspire guests to invest deeply in your mission.
South Texas
South Texas nonprofits, spanning Corpus Christi, the Rio Grande Valley, and Laredo, rarely have local access to an auctioneer who specializes exclusively in charity fundraising. I travel across the region to bring dedicated benefit auction experience to your gala, ensuring you get top-tier strategy wherever your event takes place.