About Vinnie

Vinnie Zaffarano has nearly a decade of experience as an auctioneer, graduating from World Wide College of Auctioneering in 1999. In 2005 he founded Zaffarano Auctioneers and conducts 150+ auctions annually. Vinnie works as an independent contractor for benefit, real estate, and automobile auctions with his main focus in the fundraising sector. He is a member of the NAA (National Auctioneers Association) and abides by the NAA code of ethics. He is also a member of the ISAA (Illinois State Auctioneer Association), IAA (Indiana Auctioneer Association), and WAA (Wisconsin Auctioneer Association).

As a strong believer in education Vinnie recently completed the Benefit Auction Specialist (BAS) course conducted by the NAA and is now a graduate to receive certification. He has been trained on the latest benefit auction techniques, marketing skills, and business strategies that create successful fundraising events. Mr. Zaffarano is among less than one percent of auctioneers throughout North America with specialized training in benefit auctions.

Vinnie also attends national as well as regional educational seminars focused on the auction method of marketing on a yearly basis. Taking what he has learned through his commitment to education Mr. Zaffarano conducts personal consulting to teach his clientele the latest trends and techniques in benefit auctions. Vinnie thrives on customer service and has developed a very loyal clientele in the fundraising field, becoming known as a top producer for his clients in Chicago and the surrounding areas. He is devoted to his company slogan of “Helping Your Organization Reach Its Goals!”