Energizing - Passionate - Experienced

Energy. Passion. Experience. It's what you're looking for and what you're counting on to maximize your profits. Great news - you've come to the right place! You can also expect the best advice and guidance for your event with Benefit Auction Services, LLC. With more than 1,780 personally conducted events, consultations designed for ultimate results, live auction, and special appeal program, together we can take your event to a new level.

About Bob

Bob Hale is one of the few rare auctioneers in the U.S. working exclusively with non-profit organizations -- spurred by his passion for helping organizations of all sizes reach their fundraising goals and beyond. His experience, energy and unwavering commitment prove to be the driving force behind countless success stories, far outpacing the competition.

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Success Stories

On behalf of the AOA Mardi Gras team, I cannot thank you enough. Your energy, talents, communications and efforts led to a very successful fundraiser for AOA last night. Kathy was spot on when she advocated for working with you. I am so grateful for her connection with you and past work experience. You two certainly are a dynamic duo and your expertise made the live auction and fund the mission EXCEED all our expectations.

Bob, I am not sure what our next fundraiser will be, but I do know one thing, I will do anything I can do to make it work to have you join us. You are an exceptional professional. In my 20+ years of non profit management, I have not worked with someone who puts their heart and energy into an event for an organization they have no direct ties with the way you did last night.

We are so grateful. THANK YOU! Looking forward to connecting with you again.

- Jeannie, Director of Development

A Legacy of Impactful Fundraising

Raised more than $53.2 Million since keeping track of his Live Auction & Fund-a-Need Totals in 2007.

Conducted, personally, MORE THAN 1,780 fundraising events.

Partnered with the Strongsville Rotary for 28 consecutive Chili Open Golf Classic events since 1997.

Raised more than $3.2 MILLION for St. Edward High School.

Raised more than $2.69 MILLION for Lawrence School.

Raised more than $2.54 MILLION for Breakthrough Schools.

And the legacy continues, all while never, ever turning away small events!

Why Choose Benefit Auction Services

Decades of Experience

With more than 30 years' working exclusively with charitable organizations and fundraising events, Bob has more fundraising experience than any other benefit auctioneer in Ohio.

Expert in the Business

Conducted, personally, more than
1,780 fundraising events, making Bob

Ohio's Most Sought-After Benefit Auctioneer™. Events Bob worked with made a remarkable comeback, raising more than $14 MILLION in the Live Auction and Fund-a-Need programs since the Covid shutdown.

Record of Happy Clients

With more than 30 years' experience, Bob has a proven track record of satisfied clients and has cultivated a network of businesses that consistently return.