::Kompolt:: Case Studies

"With very little notice, Kompolt did an outstanding job of managing our high profile auction and keeping the production process right on schedule. We needed an agency who could work with our high profile donors without compromising the integrity of our donor relationships. Kompolt empowered Glide to make this auction one of the best events ever."

Rev. Cecil Williams, CEO
Glide Foundation

(On-Going Client)

Beneficiaries:

Glide Foundation

Combined Proceeds:

$1,221,200

Combined Total Bids:

150

Combined Page Views:

Nearly 210,000

Challenge:

On behalf of an NPO with the most meager of budgets, flawlessly manage what has possibly become the world's highest-profile annual auction attracting uber-rich bidders from around the globe. Given the players and level of attention, this auction can't afford even the slightest misstep.

Kompolt provided:

Deft handling of bidders belonging to a unique demographic-and invariably unfamiliar with the workings of eBay-as well as international press. Despite the substantial amounts, funds are verified and sometimes collected in a matter of hours.

Result:

At $602,100, the fourth Power Lunch—the third executed by Kompolt'and most recent donated by Warren Buffet stands as the second-highest charity item ever auctioned on eBay, right behind Jay Leno's Tonight Show Harley ... also managed by Kompolt. Records were broken for press coverage, too, with even traditionally capitalist-wary China joining the frenzy.

Brands:

The Glide Foundation (NPO), Berkshire Hathaway, Smith & Wollensky.