Let’s be real: most auction items don’t get ignored because they’re boring. They get ignored because the descriptions suck. You can have courtside tickets, a luxury villa in Maui, or a once-in-a-lifetime experience—and still get crickets if your copy reads like a Craigslist listing.

In this episode, Tom Kelly breaks down exactly why your auction descriptions are falling flat—and how AI can help you write emotional, exciting, and high-converting listings in minutes. This is not about adding fluff. It’s about tapping into The Experience, The Emotion, and The Urgency behind every item so your bidders can actually picture themselves there.

Tom walks you through his proven 3-step system—The Auction Copy Engine—to help you go from flat to fantastic:

1. Write with Feeling, Not Facts
2. Create a Template and Batch It Fast
3. Repurpose Descriptions for Social Media and Email

You’ll learn practical ChatGPT prompts you can use today, how to batch an entire auction catalog in under an hour, and why great item copy isn’t just filler—it’s a fundraising asset.

He also shares a real-life example of a nonprofit that rewrote 42 auction items using AI and saw a 43% increase in performance for the emotionally written items—raising over $17,000 in a single auction.

Plus, you’ll get:

• A sneak peek at Tom’s favorite repurposing prompt
• How to turn descriptions into teaser posts and headlines
• A free swipe file if you DM the word “AI”
• A preview of tomorrow’s episode: Fast Funnels—The 3-Page Website That Converts Donors While You Sleep

If you want more bids, higher engagement, and less stress—this is your episode. Whether you're running an auction on CharityAuctionsToday or another platform, the right words can mean the difference between “unsold” and “sold out.”

Imagine this: your online charity auction is live, bids are rolling in—but some supporters are hesitating. What if you had an assistant that gently nudges them at just the right moment? In this episode of The Million Dollar Nonprofit, host Tom Kelly reveals how to set up an AI Bidding Assistant using simple tools like CharityAuctionsToday and ChatGPT—no coding or tech expertise required.

Whether you're running a silent auction, virtual fundraiser, or hybrid gala, this episode shows you how to automate personalized bidder outreach to boost engagement, drive repeat bids, and raise more money without the stress. Discover how to set up smart triggers, write compelling outbid alerts, and schedule mid-auction and final-hour reminders that keep donors coming back.

You’ll learn:

• What an AI Bidding Assistant is (and why it works)
• How to use triggers like outbid notifications, bid inactivity, and auction close countdowns
• ChatGPT prompts that help you write effective emails and texts in seconds
• Real-world examples from nonprofits that doubled bidder activity
• Three quick steps to launch your AI-powered auction strategy today

If you're ready to raise more money with less manual follow-up, this is your blueprint. Perfect for busy nonprofit teams, fundraising consultants, and anyone managing a charity auction.

Plus: DM “AI” to get Tom’s Nonprofit AI Growth Playbook, packed with prompts, templates, and automation tips to grow your revenue.

Don’t miss this powerful tool that helps you fundraise smarter—not harder.

Tired of chaotic, time-sucking charity auctions? In this episode of The Million Dollar Nonprofit, Tom Kelly reveals how to run a $10,000+ auction with minimal effort using smart systems, AI tools, and the powerful features inside CharityAuctionsToday.

Learn how to set up your auction in a day, recruit a promo squad, automate reminders, and maximize last-minute bids. You’ll also get exact ChatGPT prompts, social media scripts, and real-world examples from small teams that crushed their fundraising goals. If you want to raise big money without burning out, this is the episode for you.

BONUS: DM “AI” to get the full Auction Launch Playbook.