Melissa Gilbert and OurStory Celebrity Charity Auction

Beneficiaries:

Children’s Hospice and Palliative Care Coalition

Combined Proceeds:

Over $67,000

Combined Total Bids:

735

Combined Page Views:

Over 73,000

 

Challenge:

Having solicited a cross-section of high-profile celebrity peers for donations, former child star and current Children’s Hospice president, Melissa Gilbert, found herself overwhelmed by their generosity. With an announced holiday launch date fast approaching, she needed immediate and expert assistance in managing all aspects of this eclectic collection of items and experiences.

The Kompolt Factor:

By coordinating a face-to-face hand-off of many items as well as arranging for direct shipment to their offices by several key agencies and publicists, Kompolt provided Gilbert the additional time and peace of mind needed to secure more lots, including what proved to be high-dollar experiences and memorabilia. Further, overall Kompolt team expertise ensured top-notch consultation, descriptive texts, photography, and more despite the heightened turnaround time.

Result:

Originally scheduled to include approximately twenty-five lots, flexibility by Kompolt afforded Ms.Gilbert the time to not only almost double the number of items but to end the auction at nearly triple the Coalition’s initial financial goal.

Brands:

OurStory, Children’s Hospice and Palliative Care Coalition.