Benefit Auctioneer Testimonials

Create a record setting fundraising auction, charity auction, benefit auction, or charity wine auction with DiNardo & Lord Auctioneers.

Jon Mason – Executive Dir. St. Michaels, MD.
“Tom DiNardo has courted our organization for four years, and we finally caved in. To our tremendous surprise, he increased our auction proceeds 282% over the previous year's total. We want you back next year, as you are worth every penny.”

Lisa Bonini & Tom Levine – Co-Chairs San Rafael, CA.
“DiNardo & Lord Auctioneers raised the most money in the history of our event. Our Fund-A-Need program increased 400% from the previous year.”

Stuart Rosenthal – Executive Director Oakland, CA.
“We tripled our Fund-A-Need proceeds and set a new auction fundraising record. Tom was well worth the investment.”

Colleen Doherty – Event Chairperson Chicago, IL.
“We raised $32,000 in our 36th year. Tom raised $91,000 dollars (a 284% increase) in our 37th year.”

Ed Harrell – Festival Director & Benefit Auction Chairman Pittsburgh, PA.
“As our fundraising auctioneer, you made us more money than we thought possible. We are looking forward to seeing you next year.”

Kristina Hudson – Charity Wine Auction Chairperson Bellevue, WA.
“This year's fundraiser broke all previous fundraising auction records. We made more money with you than we ever with any other benefit auctioneer.”

Barbara & Allen Balik – Director of Major Gifts & Event Chairpersons Hollywood, CA.
“On behalf of the 17th annual Culinary Evening with the California Winemasters thank you for your generous support. We are confident that your contribution helped us set a new record ($1,358,000 dollars) - for raising critical dollars to fund the CF foundation's important research programs. We are especially grateful for your contribution of: guest charity auctioneer for this year's event.”

Carrie Cormier – Executive Director Snohomish, WA.
“Tom, Thank you so much for your involvement with our highly successful event fundraiser this year! I'm glad we found you. We are looking forward to working with you again next year.”

Ed Sbragia - Winemaster for Beringer Vineyards in St. Helena, CA.
“Tom DiNardo's energy and enthusiasm had the audience on the edge of their seats during the Memphis art charity auction in 2004. We were thrilled when he kept the momentum building into a whopping $30,000 bid for the lot we donated, a two-day winemaking experience here at the winery that included 20 cases of a custom Cabernet Sauvignon blend. The lot fetched the highest bid of the night, and the total benefit auction proceeds were unparalleled in the history of that popular event. We were all proud about how much money we were able to raise for the beneficiaries.”

Wendi Moore – Parent Club President Napa, CA.
“I would like to thank you for your masterful auctioneering of our fundraising event. We exceeded our fundraising goal largely due to the success of our fundraising auction. Your performance was lively and entertaining, and really helped to open those wallets! Also, most especially, your advice to implement and increase the bid increments for the Fund-A-Need proved to be prescient and greatly boosted its success. I look forward to working with you again in the future.”

Elizabeth Brice – Director of Development Livermore, CA.
“Tom DiNardo has been our benefit auctioneer for our annual gala and benefit auction for the past two years. Each year has seen a substantial increase in the event's net revenue. Aside from the numbers that speak for themselves, Tom made himself available from early in our event planning process to recommend new strategies, reviewing our auction catalog and assisting us to prioritize the framework for our event. We are grateful for his input and have implemented his suggestions.”

Betty Jackson - Director of Development - Greenville, SC.
"Our charity wine auction event needed new energy and direction. Having heard great things about DiNardo & Lord Auctioneers, we contracted with them for our twelfth annual charity auction. Mr. DiNardo was our record setting charity auctioneer. Through his efforts, our event made a 286% increase in our net profit, raising the benchmark by an additional $153,000 dollars in net revenue."

Dev Sidhu - V.P. of Operations, Freemark Abbey in St. Helena, CA.
"Tom DiNardo is a great benefit auctioneer! We had a blast. He kept the charity auction event running smoothly."

Chris Zimmerman - Reg. Mgr. for Vias Imports in Seattle, WA.
"Tom has a very engaging personality and he conducted a very professional, entertaining and successful charity wine auction. I have already recommended Tom to several of my contacts in the wine industry."

Debbie Litch – Director of Development in Memphis, TN.
“I want to extend my sincerest gratitude for your outstanding participation in both of our benefit auction fundraisers. You kept the momentum going; ending in record time. I hope we can work together again in the near future.”

David Ramey - Ramey Wine Cellars in Healdsburg, CA.
"Charity auctioneer Tom DiNardo brings unbridled enthusiasm to his autioneering efforts."

Bill Fry – Chairperson for the Festival of Food & Wine in Shawnee, KS.
“I wanted to personally write to you to thank you for the outstanding effort. If we have the power of decision for next year, you can be assured that you will be our fundraising auctioneer. Thanks again Tom for the valuable expertise and advice that you gave our committee for both of our benefit auctions.”

Ken Koda – National Sales Manager for Rudd Winery Napa, CA.
“I just can’t believe the great things I saw you do during the charity wine auction in Telluride, CO in 2004. Miracles in money were being demonstrated.”

Jay Fletcher - Master Sommelier, Southern Wine & Spirits in Denver CO.
"Working with a great fundraising auctioneer like Tom DiNardo was fun and fascinating. The way he took control of the crowd and finished the charity wine auction was impressive."

Bernie Fuchs – Famous American Illustrator
“In selling my art at the fundraising auction, I witnessed you set new financial records. Would you consider becoming my agent Tom?”

Sally Heinz – Dir. of Development in Memphis, TN.
“This year's series of events was our most successful ever. Net proceeds topped $335,000. This wonderful increase would not be possible without your professional leadership as our fundraising consultant and charity auctioneer. We appreciate your specialized knowledge of wine and your talents as a wine auctioneer.”

Heather Lloyd – Foundation President Wickenburg, AZ.
“The ideas you presented, as well as your skills as a charity auctioneer brought us $27,000 more in net revenue than in years past. Your knowledge about fundraising auctions and event planning has given us some interesting ideas to follow up on for future events.”

Julie Wilder – Auction Coordinator Park City, UT.
“Tom you are an awesome charity auctioneer! I chose DiNardo & Lord Auctioneers because Tom has extensive experience conducting charity wine auctions and he knows many people in the wine industry. We were hoping to make at least $35,000 in our first wine auction and Tom helped us to achieve a record setting total of over $140,000 in our first year.”

Harmon Brown – Foundation Chairman Telluride, CO.
“Young man you did it again! You initially made us a 97% increase in our charity wine auction in 2004. Although we had our initial doubts at that time, you surely impressed us with your charity auctioneer skills and abilities. What really impressed us all was the dramatic 102% increase that you made for us this year (2006) over your previous record set in 2004. We want you back next year!”