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Sioux Falls Benefit Auctioneers

Raise more.
Engage every guest.
Make the night unforgettable.

We work with nonprofits across the country to design fundraising events that hit their numbers — and bring the room with them.

PRI & CAI Certified500+ eventsNationwide
500+
Events Auctioneered
$75M+
Raised for Causes
30+
States Served
15+
Years Experience
See us in action

The energy your next gala deserves.

A 60-second look at what a Larsen & Larsen night feels like — the room, the paddles, the moment your mission breaks through.

What we do

Four ways we help nonprofits raise more.

Hire us for one piece or the whole evening. Every engagement starts with a strategy call.

Live Auctioneering

Energy, pacing, and a paddle-raise that consistently outperforms last year.

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Event Emcee

We carry the whole evening — welcome to wrap — so your team can breathe.

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Auction Consulting

Item curation, run-of-show, donor segmentation, and fund-a-need design.

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Event Planning

End-to-end gala planning with a partner who's done this hundreds of times.

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Guests raising bid paddles at a charity auction
Why nonprofits choose us

Auction strategy + stage presence that compounds your mission.

Jonathan R. Larsen, PRI, CAI, has helped hundreds of organizations exceed fundraising goals through a proven blend of preparation, pacing, and on-stage charisma. We treat your event like our own.

  • Custom strategy tailored to your donor base and cause
  • Item curation that makes guests actually raise paddles
  • Story-led fund-a-need that converts every giving tier
  • Run-of-show coaching for your committee and emcee team
What partners say

Trusted by nonprofits across 30+ states.

"Jonathan has been a fantastic partner in our fundraising events. We've appreciated his insight on packages and pricing, as well as how great he is at interacting with our guests. We know we'll be successful with him leading our auctions."

Chelsea Cronin
Washington Pavilion

"Jonathan was with us from the beginning and helped us plan out our event from beginning to end. He had people engaged and interacting with him during the live auction. I would definitely recommend using Jonathan for your fundraising event."

Dawson Muska
Community Fundraiser

"When we began doing live auctions for our fundraiser, I immediately booked Jonathan Larsen. My family, friends, and staff thought I was crazy hiring a professional auctioneer — until they saw Jonathan in action."

Stephanie Olson
The Set Me Free Project
Free tool

How much could your next event raise?

Our 60-second Fundraising Revenue Estimator gives you a realistic range based on guest count, donor mix, and item lineup.

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Common questions

Answers, before you even ask.

Let's make this your highest-grossing year.

Tell us a little about your event and we'll send a proposal within 24 hours.