About AMS Chicago

Since 2007, the experts at AMS, also known as Auction Merchandise Source, have been instrumental in helping hundreds of organizations, like yours, raise millions of dollars at charity events. Our approach is straightforward yet effective.

We specialize in offering unique, one-of-a-kind merchandise and experiences, paired with unparalleled fundraising advice and ideas to enhance your event's potential.

What Makes Us Unique?

Our Approach

Our approach is simple -- we listen to you and then develop a customized list of items, experiences and ideas to help you reach, and exceed, your fundraising goals!  We collaborate with you to ensure that any consignment items complement and enhance the donations you already have.

We're 'all in' for the charities and select and support a 'Charity of the Month' who benefits from any personal in-studio sales and custom framing that month!

Our Ideas

Our consultants offer innovative ideas and approaches tailored to your event and your audience.  We work with over 300 events annually and learn 'what's new' and 'what's working' for others.  That knowledge can then help you achieve your fundraising goals!

Our Items

Through AMS you have access to signed and unsigned sports items and entertainment collectibles, local experience packages and destination getaways on a consignment basis.  We work directly with athletes, celebrities and their agents to secure quality memorabilia, and create unique finished pieces with the help of our trusted framers.

We have long-standing relationships with our travel partners and we work with local establishments to create experiences not otherwise available to charity organizations.

Our Clients

Our clients are the best!  We have the opportunity to work with a vast array of schools, churches, synagogues, local sports teams, national charities, one-time events, organizations focused on health care, community, social and veteran issues, and more! We love working with charities who are 'helping others'.

Most of our client relationships come from referrals from other charities we have helped in the past.  

Our Team

Ron, Dave, and Mike are your AMS Chicago fundraising consultants.  We have decades of experience both running charity events, and helping others with their fundraising efforts.  We understand the 'business' of fundraising and look for creative ways to help you reach, and exceed, your fundraising goals.

And we are committed to helping you put the "fun" in fundraising!  

Our Locations

AMS operates studios in Chicago, St. Louis, and Kansas City, with satellite offices in Detroit and Scottsdale. Our reach extends nationally, having successfully served organizations in cities like Atlanta, Boston, Denver, Indianapolis, Los Angeles, and Minneapolis, among others.

We encourage you to...

Establish Your Goals
Having fundraising goals will help drive your charity event and the kinds of auctions, raffles and other fundraising activities needed to achieve those goals

Think Strategically
Is there something you KNOW will be highly valued and will raise lots of dollars -- ask for that in your donation soliciation or check with AMS Chicago for a unique consignment piece.

Communicate Your Cause
Guests are most generous when they understand how fundraising dollars will be used and how their donations will make a difference!

Know Your Audience
For more spirited bidding it's best to consider having one auction item for every 4-5 guests.

Be Creative
Don't be afraid to try something new, or offer some new and unique items and fundraising activities.

Vary Your Price Points
Make sure there are items of interest, and at the appropriate price points, for all of your guests

Display and Package Items Attractively
Enhance your donations by displaying them with other unique memorabilia.

Choose the Best Auction Partner
Find an auctioneer, a mobile bidding partner, a travel partner and yes, a consignment partner (think AMS Chicago) that you can trust!

Learn how we can enhance your fundraiser!