“Upon Steve’s first time leading our auction, the consensus was unanimous: let’s hire him back immediately! Steve has the rare gift of creating intensity and momentum for a lively bidding war without creating tension – all with humor, ease, and a keen ability to read the room. He keeps the energy high, the tempo lively, and the focus on what’s most important: your cause. His combination of thorough preparation and flexibility in the moment allow him to focus on your goals and raising the most money possible. We love bringing Steve Little back to our annual Gala and Auction time and again!”
Elizabeth Racheva
Chief Philanthropy Officer
Washington Performing Arts
“Steve Little has been working with our Foundation since 2015. He’s done six live auctions for us to benefit our locally-selected charities. Steve has the energy and enthusiasm to get the audience attention and bid! He is great to work with, so accommodating to whatever our vision for the event is. He offers great ideas on item packages and flow of the event. During the pandemic, Steve was the emcee and auctioneer during our virtual event. He did a great job and we raised just as much as we have in past years. Along with the world, he adapted to the environment and people loved it!
We wouldn’t think of working with anyone else. The members of our auction committee find it so easy to work with him. He’s professional, energetic, and genuinely a nice person. Great auctioneer!”
Sincerely yours,
Kerry K. Loughney
Executive Director
Federal Communications Bar Association
“I have had the pleasure of working with Steve Little on the Woods Academy Auction…and I can say that he is the finest auctioneer I have ever worked with in my entire career.
Steve possess an outstanding attention to detail which enables him to expertly prepare for the auction. He will ask excellent questions about your auction process, item descriptions, and unique aspects that he can utilize to maximize your results. Then when “the lights are on,” his engaging and positive personality connects with donors and gets the paddles raised in tremendous fashion.
In truth, Steve is much more than an auctioneer. He is a true consultant who has expertly advised me on many facets of managing the auction process. Steve is also highly collaborative with all auction team members ranging from the development staff to the chairs to the volunteers.”
Chris Stewart
Director of Development The Woods Academy
“Steve contributed to our Spanish Catholic center Gala at the Organization of American States with Gala Chair Franco Nuschese. He was a wonderful auctioneer and proved to be very capable and dedicated to ensuring that our night was successful. With his expertise as a professional auctioneer, we were able to raise $120,000 on the spot to fund our medical and dental clinics, employment training programs, etc.
Working with Steve was an enjoyable, easy process and we would recommend that you consider him.”
Rev. Mario E. Dorsonville Catholic Charities of the
Archdiocese of Washington
“Steve has been our auctioneer at National Child Research Center’s annual Tuition Assistance Auction for the last nine years. It is a true pleasure working with Steve. His professionalism and outgoing personality lie behind much of our auction’s success each year.
Steve meets with our auction co-chairs and NCRC’s Advancement team well before the auction to review the plan for the evening. His input has proven to be invaluable time after time.
During the live auction, Steve is masterful. He has an easy rapport and knows how to work the room. Steve smoothly raises the amount between bids when he realizes he can or deftly lowers the amount if that’s what is needed. His timing and pacing are perfect. His enthusiasm is contagious as he gets those paddles raised. There is always a lot of excitement and laughter and interaction with our guests – making the evening a success in all ways.
It is hard to imagine what the evening would be like without his smiling presence.”
Traci S. Grigg Director of Advancement National Child Research Center
“It is with great pleasure that I highly recommend Steve Little as an auctioneer for your live auction. He has auctioned at our KEENFest gala for the past 8 years and we have always received top dollar for auctioned items. He is professional, organized and always enthusiastic. He interacts with the guests in a vert pleasant and encouraging manner.
I am confident that the success of our live auctions and call for donations is directly tied to the fantastic job Steve performs as auctioneer.Before we sign any contracts for our annual event, we always check Steve’s schedule first…he is that crucial to the success of our event.”
Beata Okulska Executive Director KEEN
Kids Enjoy Exercise Now Greater DC