Going once, twice, sold! Taking Bids Fundraising (TBF), based in Kansas City, leads the industry with record-breaking methods for raising money for nonprofits. TBF is dedicated to making the community a better place, one auction at a time.

Education is a priority for Trisha Brauer, the owner and head auctioneer. She holds a bachelor’s degree and an MBA, and she completed her auction training at the World Wide College of Auctioneering. Trisha has also served as a board member for the National Auctioneers Association (NAA) and the state associations of Kansas and Iowa.

In addition to her leadership roles, Trisha holds the prestigious Benefit Auctioneer Specialist (BAS) designation, awarded by the NAA, which represents specific education and training in conducting benefit auctions. Only 3% of the nation’s auctioneers have earned this designation. Furthermore, she has completed the Certified Auctioneer Institute (CAI) program, a rigorous 3-year course that is the highest designation recognized by the NAA.

Beyond helping nonprofits achieve record-breaking events, Trisha is a professional trainer for the NAA, teaching auctioneers across the country the art of benefit auctions. She is deeply committed to her community and recently completed a term on the Roeland Park City Council.