Hanley Charity Auctions

Here’s what you get when you hire us!

Expertise in Fundraising: A skilled Auctioneer or Auction team that understands the intricacies of fundraising and knows how to motivate bidders to raise more money for your cause.

High Energy and Enthusiasm: You will get an Auctioneer or Auction Team who brings infectious energy to the event, creating an exciting atmosphere that encourages participation.

Customized Approach: We tailor our style to fit your event’s unique goals and audience, ensuring a personal touch that resonates with guests.

Pre-Auction Consultation: If you wish, we will work with your team in advance to strategize on item selection, pricing, and marketing, helping to maximize your auction’s effectiveness.

Professionalism: We are always respectful and professional, fostering a positive environment for all attendees.

Post-Auction Support: Expect guidance on follow-up strategies to maintain engagement with donors after the event, ensuring continued support for your mission.

Michael Hanley is a member of the Texas Auctioneers Association and National Auctioneers Association specializing in Fundraising Auctions across the U.S. Charity Auctions are a specialty unto themselves.

Michael has 29 years of experience as a professional fundraiser and is uniquely positioned to serve the Non-Profit Auction client with a diverse array of Fundraising Techniques.

Michael understands the specialized needs of a Non-Profit organization and their extreme sensitivity to the mission and the bottom line. Because of his long association with Non-Profit work; Fundraising Organizations quickly and frequently engage Michael as their Benefit Auctioneer.

Michael’s past experiences doing improvisational theater and public speaking support his talent and bid calling skills for a variety of event attendees whether the event is casual and small or sophisticated and large; He and Sherri are always conscious of the need to maintain event momentum making sure everyone is having fun.

Mike's Wife and Partner, Sherri Ramstedt Hanley has been in the hotel and non-profit event planning industries for over 20 years. She has earned her Certified Meeting Professional and Benefit Auction Specialist designations from MPI and the NAA. Sherri graduated from the North Georgia School of Auctioneering in 2007 and has helped to raise millions of dollars for non-profits in Texas and around the country ever since.