Michael Faith

Background

About Michael Faith

People often ask, “How in the heck did you become an auctioneer?” It’s pretty simple, really. I first felt the need for change in the spring of 2016. After spending nearly 16 years working with nonprofits, I was ready for something new. I didn’t know what exactly but I knew I wanted more fun and joy in my life. And one day, I had a light bulb moment. Part of my duties as Executive Director at a local nonprofit involved planning our annual gala. In working with different auctioneers, something stood out – they seemed to always be having so much fun! I decided I wanted to be a part of that and thus began my career change. I attended the World Wide College of Auctioneering in the fall of 2016 and loved it! In December 2016 I attended the Benefit Auctioneer Specialist training and in the spring of 2017 I earned my BAS designation (less than 1% of auctioneers in North America have it). I have a passion for nonprofits. I love being able to channel my background in fundraising into the work I do with my clients. When planning events, it’s exciting to be able to look beyond the details to the big picture – how the event fits into an organization’s overall development strategy. I am passionate about helping clients build, grow and tailor their events to wow their supporters, deepen their relationships and make more money. I’m committed to keeping my clients focused on the long term by implementing best practices, setting staff and board members – current and future – up for success. ​I look forward to meeting you soon, and until then, here’s to doing more good!