Cynthia, you wrote:
How did you arrange that with the auction organizers? Was that something other donors also did or were you the only ones there actively "selling" your donation? It sounds like a wonderful idea and I'm wondering if the auctions I'm involved in would allow me to do it!

Michele,

We didn't have to ask for a table, it was just a standard part of it. I think we only did two fundraisers, but both were the same. Those who were donating something had a display table and before the auction, people would meander around and give more of an idea of what was being auctioned. Most of the donors had businesses that they hoped to promote through this venue, so they didn't just display the auctioned item. It was a way to give businesses exposure in return for their donation.

Thanks, Cynthia. Also, what kind of lighting did you use (a clamp over the easel, a spotlight on a stand?)