Proceed with Auction

I believe most nonprofit organizations could raise many thousands of dollars more with the donors they have. I believe they are missing opportunities at their events where guests have the means and intention to give. I believe that hiring a professional benefit auctioneer will make the difference between a good night and a great night of fundraising. I believe that building relationships with people (staff, donors, guests and vendors) creates long term fundraising success for nonprofit organizations.

As a charity auctioneer I am dedicated to helping your organization maximize the fundraising potential of each event. My proven system begins with event planning meetings leading up to the event. It continues at your gala as I greet your guests, generate excitement, and deliver an engaging live auction and fundraising appeal. Then my post-event review will springboard next year’s event to even higher levels of success.

I am not just an auctioneer, I am a fundraising professional and partner who builds long term relationships with nonprofits. If you want to elevate your fundraising to create a bigger impact on the community, I want to help you get there.

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If Jake Addams can’t hit the fundraising goals, you don’t have to pay! Fill out this form for a FREE quote and fundraising consultation with Jake Addams, our lead auctioneer. He is dedicated to helping you exceed your fundraising revenue goals by engaging donors with a fun and engaging live program.

Why work with Jake Addams and Proceed with Auction?

• If I miss your goals, my services are FREE
• Discounted rates for nonprofit organizations
• We specialize in fundraising auctions and Fund-a-Need appeals
• Helping children and families is my passion
• Over $250,000 raised in 2025!

Auctioneers

We are experienced benefit auctioneers who specialize in helping non-profits and charity organizations all across the state of Texas. Depending on the location, scale and theme of your event, we can provide the perfect auctioneer to match your event.

Ringmen

Auctioneers who need a last minute replacement ringman use our on demand service. Our experienced ringmen spot bidders, answer questions from the crowd and support the auctioneer to get the most bids and highest values.

MCs (Emcee) / Hosts

Elevate your banquet, fundraising event or gala programing with a trained public speaker. Our team of auctioneers can also work as Emcees with your event. Without a live auction, our auctioneer MCs can add some energy to the night.

Announcers / Voice of God

We have the voice talents you need to work the PA as the “Voice of God.” We can elevate your program by introducing speakers, making announcements, and keeping the evening on track and on time.

Jake Addams is dedicated to helping nonprofit organizations grow their revenue, services and outreach to better serve their communities. As a dedicated husband and father of 3 children, 2 with special needs, he has a passion for helping people, especially those who need our support to live fuller, healthier, and more fulfilling lives as well as their caretakers.

As the lead auctioneer of Proceed with Auction, his spontaneous style and fun antics win over the crowd and produce huge results in the live auction, while his life experience gives him an authenticity and empathy that connects with donors during his heartfelt fundraising appeals.

Jake Addams has a 20 years of experience in radio, film and voice acting that led to a 180 degree career change into auctioneering in 2022. After dabbling as a volunteer auctioneer for a few local events, he went all in and graduated from the Auctioneer Academy in Waco TX to became a professional auctioneer.