Hire one of TV's top warm-up acts to host your benefit auction or event! JESSE is an incredibly fun and experienced emcee and auctioneer with over over 2,000 performances under his belt including regular warm-up for the Late Late show with James Corden, That’s My Time w/ David Letterman, Chelsea Lately, and the Jim Jefferies show.

He has also emceed for America’s Got Talent, American Idol, So You Think You Can Dance, and the list goes on. Jesse is NOW AVAILABLE for events, auctions for non-profits, schools, faith based organizations and has been wowing clients:

I would recommend Jesse to anyone looking for help raising money for their cause. He’s an amazing auctioneer with incredible charisma and strategies to increase fundraising. He more than doubled the amount of money we raised from the previous year!

-Breanna Sump, Auction Director LifeChurch Reno

Not only a performer, Jesse will help you design your entire program to ensure the maximum amount of money is raised. Discover the services he offers below.

My Services

  • Auction design

    I will personally work with your fundraising committee and help you design an auction that raises the most money possible. There are many strategies and techniques that if not implemented can severely hurt fundraising. The same enthusiasm and knowledge I bring to a live auction will be present at your planning meetings to make sure your preparation is smooth sailing.

  • Live Auction

    I will create a fun and energetic environment that makes people feel comfortable and excited to invest in your cause. I’ve seen auctioneers cringeworthy pleas, malfunctioning microphones, and dinner served at the wrong time prove disastrous. I will strategize with you on the order and timing of your program in order to maximize funds raised. From kicking the evening off with a fundraising game till the last paddle is raised, we will have the program planned out to a ‘T’ and ready for all contingencies.

  • paddle raise fund-a-need

    This is the most important part of your program, with huge fundraising potential. I will help you craft a story that pulls on the heartstrings of your supporters and then bring the energy when the time is right so every paddle is raised and no money is left on the table. With my background writing and directing the award winning feature film ‘Nobody Walks in LA’ I’m also available to create an appeal video for your school or organization.

Contact me

Jesse.shapiro@mac.com
(424)722-0117

I’m based in Los Angeles but travel all over the country for events.