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Past Auctions

  • SAINT NICHOLAS
    ANNUAL GALA
    Location: CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
    Date: FEBRUARY 18TH, 2012 @ 6PM
    Additional Info: TBD
  • SAINT MARY'S SCHOOL OF PLAINFIELD
    ANNUAL GALA
    Location: JOLIET, ILLINOIS
    Date: FEBRUARY 11, 2012 @ TBD
    Additional Info: TBD
  • CYSO
    ANNUAL GALA
    Location: CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
    Date: SATURDAY FEBRUARY 4TH, 2012 @ 6PM
    Additional Info: TBD
  • CYSTIC FIBROSIS
    EMERALD GALA
    Location: CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
    Date: JANUARY 27th 2012 @ TBD
    Additional Info:

    FAIRMONT HOTEL
  • Metropolitan Family Services
    ANNUAL GALA
    Location: CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
    Date: SATURDAY DECEMBER 3RD, 2011 @ 6PM
    Additional Info: TBD
  • HAMDAARD CENTER
    ANNUAL GALA
    Location: ROSEMONT, ILLINOIS
    Date: NOVEMBER 19TH 2011 @ TBD
    Additional Info:

    STEPHANS CONVENTION CENTER
  • SAINT PATRICK
    ANNUAL GALA
    Location: ST.CHARLES, ILLINOIS
    Date: SATURDAY NOVEMBER 12TH 2011 @ 6PM
    Additional Info: TBD
  • YMCA
    ANNUAL GALA
    Location: DOWNERS GOVE, ILLINOIS
    Date: NOVEMBER 12TH 20111 @ 6PM
    Additional Info: TBD
  • SOLIDARITY BRIDGE
    ANNUAL GALA
    Location: CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
    Date: SATURDAY NOVEMBER 12TH, 2011 @ 6PM
    Additional Info: CHICAGO PUBLIC CENTER
  • BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB
    ANNUAL GALA
    Location: CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
    Date: WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 9TH 2011 @ 6PM
    Additional Info: TBD
  • SAINT JOSEPHS SCHOOL OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
    ANNUAL GALA
    Location: SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
    Date: NOVEMBER 5TH 20111 @ TBD
    Additional Info: TBD
  • SAINT JAMES
    ANNUAL GALA
    Location: CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
    Date: OCTOBER 22ND 2011 @ 6PM
    Additional Info: TBD
  • CYSTIC FIBROSIS
    ANNUAL WINE TASTING GALA
    Location: CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
    Date: THURSDAY OCTOBER 20TH 2011 @ TBD
    Additional Info: TBD
  • SOARING EAGLE ACADEMY
    ANNUAL GALA
    Location: BURR RIDGE, ILLINOIS
    Date: SUNDAY OCTOBER 9TH, 2011 @ 6PM
    Additional Info: TBD
  • LUTHERAN LIFE COMMUNITIES FOUNDATION
    ANNUAL GALA
    Location: CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
    Date: OCTOBER 1ST 2011 @ TBD
    Additional Info: TBD
  • NORTWESTERN BRAIN TUMOR INSTITUTE
    ANNUAL GALA
    Location: CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
    Date: FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 30TH 2011 @ 6:00 PM
    Additional Info: TBD
  • LIFESPRING FOR WOMEN
    ANNUAL GALA
    Location: AURORA, ILLINOIS
    Date: SEPTEMBER 2011 @ TBD
    Additional Info: VENEUE TBD
  • NAPERVILLE SETTLEMENT
    DINNER ON THE TOWN
    Location: NAPERVILLE, ILLINOIS
    Date: SEPTEMBER 10TH,2011 @ 5PM
    Additional Info: ON SETTLEMENT GROUNDS
  • LAGRANGE MEMORIAL FOUNDATION
    ANNUAL GOLF OUTING
    Location: LAGRANGE, ILLINOIS
    Date: MONDAY AUGUST 15TH 2011 @ 6PM
    Additional Info: TBD
  • THRESHOLDS
    ANNUAL GOLF OUTING(NORTHMOOR COUNTRY CLUB)
    Location: HIGHLAND PARK, ILLINOIS
    Date: MONDAY JUNE 20TH 2011 @ 5PM
    Additional Info: TBD
  • ALLIANCE FOR THE GREAT LAKES
    COLUMBIA YACHT CLUB
    Location: CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
    Date: THURSDAY JUNE 16TH, 2011 @ 6PM
    Additional Info: TBD
  • CASS 63 FOUNDATION
    ANNUAL GOLF OUTING
    Location: WOODRIDGE, ILLINOIS
    Date: JUNE 10, 2011 @ TBD
    Additional Info: TBD
  • JOHN THE BAPTIST (WINFIELD)
    ANNUAL GOLF OUTING
    Location: ST.CHARLES, ILLINOIS
    Date: MAY 2011 @ 4:00 PM
    Additional Info: ST.ANDREWS COUNTRY CLUB
  • AGING CARE CONNECTIONS
    ANNUAL GALA
    Location: LOMBARD, ILLINOIS
    Date: FRIDAY MAY 20TH 2011 @ 6:00PM
    Additional Info: TBD
  • CENTRAL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
    ANNUAL GALA
    Location: BLOOMINGTON, ILLINOIS
    Date: APRIL 30TH 2011 @ TBD
    Additional Info: LOCATION TBD
  • NAPERVILLE CARES
    ANNUAL"CUISINE FOR A CAUSE" GALA
    Location: NAPERVILLE, ILLINOIS
    Date: APRIL 2011 @ TBD
    Additional Info: TELLABS
  • FRANCIS XAVIER WARD SCHOOL
    ANNUAL GALA
    Location: CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
    Date: MARCH 2011 @ 6:OO PM
    Additional Info: MARRIOT MAGNIFICENT MILE
  • ST. FRANCIS DE SALES
    ANNUAL GALA
    Location: LAKE ZURICH, ILLINOIS
    Date: SATURDAY MARCH 19TH, 2011 @ 6:00 PM
    Additional Info: HELD ON GROUNDS
  • INSPIRATION CORPORATION
    ANNUAL GALA
    Location: CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
    Date: MARCH 18TH, 2011 @ TBD
    Additional Info: TBD
  • MONTESSORI OF LAKE FOREST
    ANNUAL GALA
    Location: LIBERTYVILLE, ILLINOIS
    Date: SATURDAY MARCH 12TH, 2011 @ 6:00 PM
    Additional Info: INDEPENDENCE GROVE
  • HELPING HAND CENTER OF LAGRANGE
    ANNUAL GALA
    Location: BURR RIDGE, ILLINOIS
    Date: MARCH 12, 2011 @ TBD
    Additional Info: TBD
  • SAINT JOSAPHATS
    ANNUAL GALA
    Location: CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
    Date: MARCH 5TH,2011 @ TBD
    Additional Info: MARRIOT MAG MILE
  • SCHOOL OF ST.MARYS LAKE FOREST
    ANNUAL GALA
    Location: LINCOLNSHIRE, ILLINOIS
    Date: MARCH 5TH 2011 @ TBD
    Additional Info: MARRIOT LINCOLNSHIRE ILLINOIS
    Brief Description:
    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON EVENT COMING SOON
  • JUNIOR LEAGUE OF DUPAGE
    ANNUAL FUNDRAISER
    Location: GLENN ELLYN, ILLINOIS
    Date: FRIDAY MARCH 4TH, 2011 @ 6:OO PM
    Additional Info: ABBINGTON BANQUETS
  • Remy Bumppo Theatre Company?
    Annual Gala
    Location: Chicago, Illinois
    Date: Sunday February 27th, 2011 @ 12:00 pm
    Additional Info: TBD
  • NAZARETH ACADEMY
    ANNUAL GALA
    Location: OAKBROOK, ILLINOIS
    Date: FEBRUARY 2011 @ 6:00 PM
    Additional Info: DRURY LANE
  • SAINT MARY'S PARISH
    ANNUAL GALA
    Location: HOMER GLENN, ILLINOIS
    Date: FEBRUARY 12TH 2011 @ 6PM
    Additional Info: DINOLPHO'S BANQUETS
  • Alphonsus Academy
    ANNUAL GALA
    Location: CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
    Date: FEBRUARY 5TH 2011 @ TBD
    Additional Info: ON LOCATION
  • ROTARY GLUB OF AURORA
    ANNUAL FUNDRAISER
    Location: SUGAR GROVE, ILLINOIS
    Date: SUNDAY JANUARY 30TH,2011 @ 4:00 PM
    Additional Info: TBD
  • CYSTIC FIBROSIS
    CHEFS GALA
    Location: CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
    Date: JANURAY 28TH,2011 @ 6:OOPM
    Additional Info: FAIRMONT HOTEL&SUITES
  • CYSTIC FIBROSIS
    ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS A CURE
    Location: ADDISON, IL
    Date: DECEMBER 3 ,2010 @ 6:00 P.M
    Additional Info: MEDINAH BANQUETS
  • BENET ACADEMY
    ANNUAL GALA
    Location: OAKBROOK, ILLINOIS
    Date: NOVEMBER 13, 2010 @ 6:00p.m
    Additional Info: DRURY LANE
  • NAPERVILLE CARES
    BENEFIT EVENT
    Location: NAPERVILLE , ILLINOIS
    Date: MONDAY NOVEMBER 8TH, 2010 @ TBD
    Additional Info: SULLIVANS
  • HAMDARD CENTER
    ANNUAL DINNER GALA
    Location: ROSEMONT , ILLINOIS
    Date: OCTOBER 30, 2010 @ 6:00
    Additional Info: STEPHANS CONVENTION CENTER
  • LIFE SPRING FOR WOMEN
    ANNUAL BENEFIT GALA
    Location: AURORA, ILLINOIS
    Date: October 2010 @ 6:00 P.M
    Additional Info: PIPERS BANQUETS
  • NORTHWESTERN BRAIN TUMOR INSTITUTE
    BENEFIT AUCTION
    Location: CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
    Date: WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 6TH 2010 @ TBD
    Additional Info: PALMER HOUSE
  • ACLU OF ILLINOIS
    90TH YEAR GALA
    Location: CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
    Date: SEPTEMBER 25, 2010 @ 6:00 PM
    Additional Info: WEST END RIVER NORTH
  • NAPER SETTLEMENT
    ANNUAL GALA
    Location: NAPERVILLE, ILLINOIS
    Date: SEPTMEBER 11,2010 @ 6:00 P.M
    Additional Info: NAPER SETTLEMENT GROUNDS
  • HDSA
    ANNUAL GALA
    Location: CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
    Date: AUGUST 20, 2010 @ TBD
    Additional Info: RENAISSANCE HOTEL
  • HUNTINGTON DISEASES OF AMERICA
    CELEBRATION OF HOPE GALA
    Location: CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
    Date: FRIDAY AUGUST 20TH, 2010 @ 6:00 P.M
    Additional Info: RENAISSANCE HOTEL
  • CASS 63-FOUNDATION OF EXCELLENCE
    BENEFIT EVENT
    Location: WOODRIGE, ILLINOIS
    Date: JUNE 4, 2010 @ SHOTGUN 12:00PM LIVE AUCTION 7PM
    Additional Info: VILLAGE GREEN GOLF COURSE-WOODRIDGE
  • ST.JOHN THE BAPTIST
    ANNUAL GALA
    Location: SAINT CHARLES, ILLINOIS
    Date: MAY 14, 2010 @ TBD
    Additional Info: ST.ANDREWS COUNTRY CLUB
  • CENTRAL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
    ANNUAL GALA
    Location: BLOOMINGTON, ILLINOIS
    Date: SATURDAY APRIL 17,2010 @ 5:00PM
    Additional Info: DRURY LANE-N-CONFERENCE CENTER
  • CENTRAL ASIA INSTITUTE(CAI)
    ANNUAL GALA
    Location: ROSEMONT , ILLINOIS
    Date: APRIL 3, 2010 @ 6:00 PM
    Additional Info: HILTON O'HARE
  • ST.MICHAELS(WHEATON, IL)
    ANNUAL GALA
    Location: LISLE, ILLINOIS
    Date: MARCH 13,2010 @ 6:OO P.M
    Additional Info: HILTON HOTEL(LISLE,IL)
  • TEEN LIVING
    ANNUAL DINNER GALA
    Location: CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
    Date: MARCH 6, 2010 @ 6:00
    Additional Info: FAIRMONT HOTEL & SUITES
  • SAINT TERESA
    ANNUAL GALA
    Location: ROLLING MEADOWS, ILLINOIS
    Date: MARCH 6,2010 @ 6:00 P.M
    Additional Info: MEADOWS CLUB
  • NAZARETH ACADEMY
    ANNUAL GALA
    Location: OAKBROOK, ILLINOIS
    Date: FEBRUARU 27,2010 @ 6:OO P.M
    Additional Info: MARRIOT HOTEL
  • XAVIER FRANCIS WARD SCHOOL
    ANNUAL GALA
    Location: CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
    Date: FEBRUARY 20,2010 @ 6:00 P.M
    Additional Info: MARRIOT MAGNIFICANT MILE
  • OUR LADY OF PEACE GRAMMER SCHOOL
    ANNUAL FUNDRAISER
    Location: DARIEN, ILLINOIS
    Date: FEBRUARY 19, 2010 @ 6:00 P.M
    Additional Info: CORNERSTONE BAR & GRILL
  • TIMOTHY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL(Elmhurst,Illinois)
    BENEFIT AUCTION
    Location: OAK BROOK, ILLINOIS
    Date: FEBRUARY 13, 2010 @ TBD
    Additional Info: DOUBLETREE GUESTS & SUITES DOWNERS GROVE,ILLINOIS
  • Real Estate Auction!!
    Commercial-Residential Properties
    Location: westmont, Illinois
    Date: December 19,2009 @ Registration 11:00 a.m
    Additional Info: Club-House n Suites
    Brief Description:
    All Properties to be sold subject to minimum bids! Custom Built 32oosqft home in Willow Springs; 6unit Mixed-use property with "Cash Flow" in Lyons,Illinois and a former U-Save auto rental commercial/retail property in Schaumburg, Illinois.
  • AMERICAN FAMILY INSURANCE
    SALES INCENTIVE AUCTION
    Location: CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
    Date: DECEMBER 2009 @ TBD
    Additional Info: MUSEUM OF SCIENCE/INDUSTRY
  • BENET ACADEMY
    ANNUAL GALA
    Location: OAKBROOK, IL
    Date: NOVEMBER 14,2009 @ 6:OO P.M
    Additional Info: DRURY LANE
  • Real Estate Auction
    Location: Oak Brook, Illinois
    Date: November 8,2009 @ Registration at 9 A.M
    Additional Info: Oak Brook Marriott
    Brief Description:
    More than two dozen properties will be available, including luxury single family homes, townhomes, condos, chicago lots and highly desirable suburban vacant land for development.
  • Owners/developers
    Oakmont Corporate Center
    Location: westmont , Illinois
    Date: 0ctober-29-2009 @ 6:00 p.m
    Additional Info: please refer to www.globalrealestateauctions.com
    Brief Description:
    Owner orders immediate sale of 2-luxury homes located in Homer Glenn Illinois and Monee Illinois as well as 4-homesites. Former New Car Dealership in Crestwood Illinois with additional Real Estate to come. Please refer to www.Globalrealestateauctions.com for additional information on these properties
  • LIFE SPRING FOR WOMEN
    BENEFIT AUCTION
    Location: AURORA, ILLINOIS
    Date: OCTOBER 2009 @ TBD
    Additional Info: PIPER'S BANQUETS
  • SAVE A PET ADOPTIONCENTER
    BENEFIT AUCTION
    Location: HOFFMANE ESTATES, ILLINOIS
    Date: SEPTEMBER 2009 @ TBD
    Additional Info: STONEGATE BANQUETS
  • NAPER SETTLEMENT
    ANNUAL DINNER ON THE TOWN
    Location: NAPERVILLE , IL
    Date: SEPTEMBER 12,2009 @ 6:OO P.M
    Additional Info: ON SETTLEMENT GROUNDS
  • WOMENS BOARD OF CATHOLIC CHARITIES
    BENEFIT AUCTION
    Location: LAKE FOREST, ILLINOIS
    Date: MAY 2009 @ TBD
    Additional Info: KNOLLWOOD COUNTRY CLUB
  • REVINIA FESTIVAL
    BENEFIT AUCTION
    Location: CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
    Date: MAY 2009 @ TBD
    Additional Info: GROUNDS/HIGHLAND PARK
  • VICTORY GARDENS THEATRE
    BENEFIT AUCTION
    Location: CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
    Date: MAY 2009 @ TBD
    Additional Info: FOUR SEASONS HOTEL
  • ST. JAMES LUTHERAN SCHOOL
    BENEFIT GALA
    Location: Chicago, Illinois
    Date: FRIDAY MAY 1,2009 @ TBD
    Additional Info: GERMANIA PLACE CHICAGO
  • CYSTIC FIBROSIS
    HORSESHOE CASINO"HOLD EM"TOURNAMENT
    Location: CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
    Date: APRIL 2009 @ 6:00 O'CLOCK
    Additional Info: MARRIOT"MAGNIFICENT MILE"HOTEL
  • Chicago Waldorf School
    Benefit Auction
    Location: Chicago, Illinois
    Date: April 2009 @ TBD
    Additional Info: South shore Cultural Club
  • SENIOR SERVICES
    BENEFIT AUCTION
    Location: BARTLETT, ILLINOIS
    Date: APRIL 2009 @ TBD
    Additional Info: LOCATION TO BE LISTED SOON
  • REDMOON THEATRE
    ANNUAL BENEFIT GALA
    Location: CHICAGO, IL
    Date: MARCH 2009 @ 6:OO O'CLOCK
    Additional Info: TBD
  • ST.MICHAELS SCHOOL
    BENEFIT AUCTION
    Location: WHEATON, ILLINOIS
    Date: MARCH 2009 @ 5:00 o'clock
    Additional Info: ARROW HEAD GOLF CULB/BANQUET HALL
  • LITTLE FRIENDS
    BENEFIT AUCTION
    Location: LISLE, ILLINOIS
    Date: MARCH 2009 @ TBD
    Additional Info: HILTON HOTEL/LISLE,ILLINOIS
  • Maximizing Your Benefit Auction
    Making Everything Count in a Fragile Economy
    Location: Glenview, Illinois
    Date: February 10, 2009 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
    Additional Info: TBD
    Brief Description:

    In a stressful economy, how can you reduce your fundraising stress

  • NAZARETH ACADEMY
    BENEFIT AUCTION
    Location: LAGRANGE, ILLINOIS
    Date: FEBRUARY 2009 @ 6:00 PM
    Additional Info: LOCATION TO BE LISTED SOON
  • CYSTIC FIBROSIS
    GRAND CHEFS GALA
    Location: CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
    Date: JANUARY 2009 @ 6:00 O'CLOCK
    Additional Info: FAIRMONT HOTEL&RESORT
  • CYSTIC FIBROSIS
    ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS A CURE
    Location: DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS
    Date: DECEMBER 2008 @ 6:00
    Additional Info: MANZO'S BANQUETS
  • CYSTIC FIBROSIS
    65 ROSES GALA
    Location: ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, ILLINOIS
    Date: NOVEMBER 2008 @ 6:00
    Additional Info: ARLINGTON RACE TRACK
  • SENIOR SERVICES
    BENEFIT AUCTION
    Location: AURORA, ILLINOIS
    Date: NOVEMBER 2008 @ 5:00
    Additional Info: LOCATION TO BE LISTED SOON
  • LIFE SPRING FOR WOMEN
    BENEFIT AUCTION
    Location: AURORA, ILLINOIS
    Date: OCTOBER 2008 @ 5:00 o'clock
    Additional Info: PIPER'S BANQUETS
  • PRESBYTERIAN CAMPS
    BENEFIT AUCTION
    Location: HINSDALE, ILLINOIS
    Date: OCTOBER 2008 @ 5:00 o'clock
    Additional Info: KATHERINE LODGE
  • Naper settlement
    Fundraiser
    Location: Naperville, Illinois
    Date: August 21,2008 @ 6:00 o'clock
    Additional Info: Naper settlement Grounds
  • Cystic Fibrosis
    Fundraising Auction
    Location: Mundelien, Illinois
    Date: August 4,2008 @ 5:00 o'clock
    Additional Info: Ivanhoe Golf Club
  • Naper settlement
    Fundraiser
    Location: Naperville, Illinois
    Date: 08-2008 @ 6:00 o'clock
    Additional Info: TBD
  • Tescumbia resort/golf course
    9 Luxury condo's
    Location: Green Lake , Wisconsin
    Date: Wednesday June 11, 2008 @ TBD
    Additional Info: TBD
  • Light Harbor Preserve
    20 Luxury Condo's
    Location: New Buffalo, Michigan
    Date: Thursday June 5, 2008 @ TBD
    Additional Info: TBD
  • WSJ DEVELOPMENT
    37 Residential condo's/ Lofts/ Townhomes
    Location: Lombard, Illinois
    Date: Wednesday May 21, 2008 @ 6:oo P.M
    Additional Info: Westin Hotel
  • Victory Gardens Theater
    Benefit Gala
    Location: Chicago , Illinois
    Date: Friday May 9,2008 @ 6:00 PM
    Additional Info: Four Seasons Hotel
  • Save A Pet of Grayslake
    Benefit Gala
    Location: Hoffman Estates , Illinois
    Date: Saturday April 26,2008 @ 6:00 PM
    Additional Info: Stonegate Banquets
  • Senior Services
    Benefit Gala
    Location: Bartlett, Illinois
    Date: Friday April 25,2008 @ 6:00 PM
    Additional Info: Fundraising Auction
  • Real Estate
    Residential & Commercial Real Estate
    Location: Downers Grove, Illinois
    Date: Wednesday April 23, 2008 @ 6:00 pm
    Additional Info: TBD
  • Timothy Christian school
    Benefit Gala
    Location: Elmhurst, Illinois
    Date: 4-19-2008 @ 6:00 P.M
    Additional Info: Hyatt Lodge on McDonald's Corporate Campus in Oak
  • Edison Regional Gifted Center
    Benefit Gala
    Location: Niles , Illinois
    Date: Saturday April 5,2008 @ 6:00 PM
    Additional Info: White Eagel Banquets
  • St Peter & Paul Annual Gala
    Benefit Gala
    Location: Lisle, IL
    Date: Saturday February 23, 2008 @ 6:00 PM
    Additional Info: Signature Room
  • American family insurance
    Sales Incentive Auction
    Location: Chicago , Illinois
    Date: Tuesday December 11,2007 @ tbd
    Additional Info: Museum of Science & Industry
  • Cystics Fibrosis foundation
    Benefit Gala
    Location: Addison, Illinois
    Date: 12-01-2007 @ 6:00 PM
    Additional Info: Medinah Banquets

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  • "What a night, indeed!!! Thank you so much for all of your advice and auctioneering during the event. It was terrific. The Holiday Celebration was a HUGE success because of your efforts. I look forward to working with you again."

  • "Zaffarano Auctioneers exceeded our expectations.  They bring added value through their in-depth knowledge of philanthropic events.  Zaffarano provided strategic and targeted counsel throughout the entire Auction and Fundraising process; brought new and exciting fundraising tactics to us while working to tailor their style to our specific client needs. Vinnie Zaffarano has a unique ability to read a crowd  and work with his team to generate excitement while encouraging a sense o..."

  • "Vinnie, What a great night! This was our 21st auction, but you made it made it seem fresh. Your bid assistants were a great addition to the night and were encouraging, but not too aggressive. The Fund-A-Need was a great success and brought in more than twice what we expected. Many attendees said it was the best auction they'd been to and many more said you were the "BEST AUCTIONEER WE EVER HAd". Thank you for breathing new life into our auction. We look forward to working with you in the..."

  • "zaffarano auctioneers I’d like to personally thank you for the fantastic job you did on Friday! The feedback we have received about the event has been overwhelmingly positive and we are even hearing that this was the best event yet. I have personally been involved with the golf outing for the past 7 years and feel that we stepped up our game in a big way. We have always struggled with keeping everyone’s attention during the Live Auction and pushing to get the highest bids possible without ..."

  • ""Vinnie was accessible to us at all times leading up to the event, and gave us terrific and fun ideas of ways to spice up the auctions. He is professional, energetic, and works hard to make an event as successful as it can be." I would highly recommend him his services! Marcia Liss Development Director Roger Baldwin Foundation of the ACLU, Inc. New Client September 2010"

  • "Dear Vinnie, I thought you did a great Job. Having your two(2) professional bid assistants there and your efforts definitely saved the day. New client October 2010"

  • "Vinnie You are a true professional and we can’t thank you enough. Last night was extraordinary and we couldn’t have done it without you. With your expertise and the generosity of the donors, guests and Sullivan’s, we brought in much needed funds for Naperville CARES. Thank you again Vinnie. We look forward to working with you again in April on Cuisine for a Cause. Karen Garlough Fundraising Chair Naperville CARES PS Thanks for taking photographs of the e..."

  • "Cystic Fibrosis Foundation February, 2011 We just held the 14th Annual Grand Chefs Gala and after having the same auctioneer for many years, we decided to change it up and book Zaffarano Auctioneers. We have worked with Vinnie on many CF events and were excited to see what the response would be to someone new at this particular event. Well, the response was nothing but positive feedback. Vinnie was able to take control of the 750 guests, keep their attention and raise significan..."

  • "Dear Vinnie, I wanted to write and share a few words on behalf of our club in regards to your SERVICE and ASSISTANCE with our wine and chocaolate extravaganza. From the first moment we spoke, you displayed a great CONFIDENCE and PROFESSIONALISM; you were extremely knowledgeable, helpful and encouraging. Your spirit and energy was motivational to me and to the club. On the night of the event, your energy and excitement was palpable to all. Your knowledge and experienec helped to make for a fu..."

  • "Great job!  You certainly earned your fee and made believers out of all of us!  The addition of a professional auctioneer resulted in a significant increase in donations for our agency.  In addition, your participation in our planning process added to the quality of the event.  We look forward to having you back again next year."

  • "As our major annual fundraiser has grown over the past 9 years, so has our need for professional non-profit fundraising guidance.  We hired Vinnie Zaffarano Auctioneers to help us plan and execute our annual gala, Art & Soul, which is a 550 person event.  What a difference four months consulting with him made!  We wanted to shake things up this year to capitalize on our large attendance, and Vinnie provided the perfect mixture of professionalism, experience, energy and enthusi..."

  • "I RECENTLY RAN AN EVENT FOR A NON-PROFIT HERE IN CHICAGO. THE ORGANIZATION HAD NEVER DONE A PADDLE RAISE OR A LIVE AUCTION. VINNIE CAME IN TO HELP US AND IT WAS A HUGE SUCCES! HE IS KNOWLEDGABLE, PERSONABLE AND AN ULTIMATE PROFESSIONAL. AS A FUND RAISNING CONSULTANT, I HAVE USED OTHER AUCTIONEERS FOR VARIOUS EVENTS AND I WOULD BE HARD-PRESSED TO HIRE TO ANYONE BUT VINNIE IN THE FUTURE. NANCY PATEK AALIANCE FOR THE GREAT LAKES"

  • "VINNIE I can sum up your services and Performance in one word,"AWESOME"... I look forward to working with you in the future! Deborah Boyd New Client August 2010"

  • "Dear Vinne, Thanks for your help and amazing output. You helped us raise $53,000 from 5 items at the Three Cups of Tea fundraiser…unprecedented! The best thing about working with you is that you really took the time out to help plan, execute and implement an auction the way that we wanted. Above all you listened. The program was packed with celebrities speakers, yet everyone in the 1300 audience at our annual gala LOVED your auction segment. I think we would love to use your talents agai..."

  • "Hi Vinnie You did a fantastic job. I thought the results were very good, considering the times, and your performance was excellent. I hope that I will get to work with you again in the future and I will refer work to you if I have the chance. Thanks again. New Client March 2010!!! "

  • "VINNIE WE WERE THRILLED TO WORK WITH ZAFFARANO AUCTIONEERS. VINNIE SPENT TIME LEARNING ABOUT OUR EVENT AND OUR COMMUNITY. VINNIE HAD VERY GOOD THOUGHTS REARRANGING SOME TRADITIONAL PIECES OF OUR EVENT, AND BROUGHT SOME TERRIFIC INNOVATIONS, WHICH GARNERED IMPORTANT NEW GIFTS. VINNIE WAS ALSO QUITE NIMBLE IN MAKING ADJUSTMENTS ON THE EVENING OF THE EVENT. HIS EXPERIENCE SHOWS AND WE ARE GRATEFUL FOR HIS ENERGY. WE LOOK FORWARD WITH WORKING WITH VINNIE ON OUR 2011 GALA! NEW CLIENT- FEBRUARY 2..."

  • "Hi Vinnie, Thanks so much for participating last night- you were FANTASTIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The gentleman who won the Radhika dinner cut a check for $20,000. That brought our total to $72,000.oo. There were roughly 700 people there , so you were correct that it came to $100 a person. At least 10 people told me that you were "THE BEST AUCTIONEER THEY HAD EVER SEEN". I think, especially for a first year, the auction was a success. As I get them, I will forward a few names of people who are inter..."

  • "VINNIE WE DID IT! YOU WERE AN ASSET TO OUR TEAM AD WE TRULY ENJOYED WORKING WITH YOU. A WONDERFUL EVENING WAS HAD BY ALL!!! I HAVE HEARD WONDERFUL COMMENTS ABOUT THE EVENT AND PARTICULARLY HOW SUPERB OF A JOB YOU DID. WE ARE THANKFUL FOR ALL YOUR EFFORTS AND LOOK FORWARD TO DOING IT ALL OVER AGAIN( WITH YOU) NEXT YEAR! NEW CLIENT-FEBRUARY 2010"

  • "Vinnie As always, we were very pleased with your performance. You are always professional and a joy to work with. We raised in total of $70k which is wonderful in this economy. Thanks for all your hard work. SUE LUBBEN FEBRUARY 2010 "

  • "Dear Vinnie, Thank you for helping us with our most successful fundraiser yet! Your involvement goes above and beyond the Live Auction. Your first hand involvement in the PLANNING, PROBLEM SOLVING and the STRATEGY that goes into a successful event is OUTSTANDING!! We not only consider you a part of our team, but a part of our FAMILY! We couldn't do it without you. ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS A CURE GALA DECEMBER 2008."

  • "Thank you Vinnie We didn’t think we’d be able to beat last year’s auction but because of you….we did! Your availability, knowledge and expertise really moved us to the next level. The additional services that you bring with you as part of the package were invaluable! It was a great experience working with you and your team. I LOOK FORWARD TO WORKING WITH YOU ON NEXT YEARS EVENT!! NEW CLIENT FEBRUARY 2009!!!!"

  • "We retained Zaffarano Auctioneers for our non-profit benefit auction for the very first time this year. We were delighted to find Vinnie an EXCELLENT choice from beginning to end. Months before our event, he was able to give us valuable advice during our planning process. The night of our event, he made the evening exiting and kept the entire audience engaged. I polled several attendees after the event and it was UNANIMOUS-Vinnie was Professional, Entertaining and really inspired others to giv..."

  • "Vinnie, " Thank You"we just tallied up our numbers and totaled around $96,000.00. This is considerably more than our last auction($68,000),which had many more items. Your suggestions, flexibilty and commentary helped greatly throughout the evening. We heard glowing comments regarding how much folks enjoyed you in particular. You contributed greatly to our event and we couldn't have done it without you. We certainly would recommend you to others needing an auctioneer!!!!! NEW CLIENT April 200..."

  • "Hi Vinnie, I just wanted to thank you for being our auctioneer at our annual auction this past weekend. You were amazing! You were able to pull the crowd in, keeping everyone’s attention throughout the entire live auction and during the Fund A Cause. We riased more money in the live auction than we did last year and this was the first year that we did the Fund a Cause, per your suggestion, and we made over $12,000 just in that portion of the event. You brought some really neat, new, fresh and ..."

  • "Dear Vinnie, After a loss of our original commitment for auctioneering, and only about only ten days to go before our 2nd Pie auction to benefit Senior Services Assoc. of Kane County, I began contacting every local auctioneer listed in the yellow pages. All were sympathetic but already commited to other jobs. It wasn't looking good. But then one of these kind contacts went the extra mile, and said they had an idea of a fellow who he thought might help us out. When you called me to say you would ..."

  • "Vinnie Thank you again for helping us with our annual Kane county dinner/auction in Elgin. By incorporating your innovative"Fund A Cause" into the live auction, we grossed over 10 times the amount from previous years. Thanks again Vinnie and we'll see you next year !"

  • "Dinner on the Town was the first major Gala that Naper Settlement has hosted in many years. We wanted the entire evening not only to be perfect, but fun. We have never hired a Professional Auctioneer and vinnie came highly recommended. After propossing our event to him, he graciously agreed tp participate. He took the time to learn about our organization and the auction items unique to our museum and hosted the live auction very professionally-helping us to meet our fundraising goal! WE WOULD RE..."

  • "Vinnie, "Thank You" for the outstanding job you did at our annual auction for what was a difficult year for our school. You were very entertaining and had the entire room engaged in the Live Auction. I would definatley consider your retention for next years event! New Client April 2008"

  • "Vinnie, On behalf of my co-chair Sylvia and the staff we are very pleased with the auction in is totality(entertainment value, cash results, ease of working relationships with staff). WE WOULD LOVE TO HAVE YOU BACK FOR NEXT YEARS EVENT!!! NEW CLIENT May 2008 "

  • "Vinnie, We were all exceptionally pleased with the time, experience and attention you provided for our annual auction. You were attentive to our pre-auction concerns as well as the actual event night. Thank you again for always be on-hand and approachable when a situation arised. I WOULD RECOMMEND YOU FOR ANY SCHOOLS ANNUAL AUCTION !!!!! NEW CLIENT FEBRUARY 2008"

  • "Dear Vinnie, On behalf of the Cystic Fibrosis foundation,"THANK YOU"from the botom of our hearts. You were fast, charming and funny. The crowd enjoyed watching you and you made our Live Auction a "HUGE SUCCESS". Your The Best -Thank you ! AMY PATTERSON New Client December 2007 "

  • "Vinnie, "Thank You" for all you did to make our event so successful. Everyone really enjoyed you and your team. I look forward to more chances to work with you and I hope you can return for next years event. I WILL RECOMMEND YOU TO ANYONE NEEDING AND AUCTIONEER ! "New client May 2008""

  • "Vinnie, I'd like to thank you for the excellent service you've provided at our auctions over the past several years. You and your team have been nothing but professional, and you've been able to make our events interactive and keep them fun. The feedback from our field has been overwhelmingly positive, and I look forward to working with you again in the future. Thanks for everything!"