ABOUT ME
Michael Mahoney, BAS
As a professional fundraising auctioneer, my passion is making dreams come true. To me, there is nothing more rewarding than helping an organization exceed its fundraising goals; to ensure every last dollar is committed to your cause.
My love for auctioneering began at age five when I saw my first auction on television. I remember asking my mom, “Why does that man talk so fast?” I had to figure it out for myself. I paid my way through auction school, graduating with a Diploma in Auctioneering from the Auctioneering College of Canada. In 2014 I was fortunate to place first in the Auctioneering Association of Alberta’s Tyro bid calling competition. In 2017 I received my Benefit Auctioneer Specialist (BAS) designation through the National Auctioneers' Association (NAA); a specialist designation held by only five other auctioneers in Canada and roughly 300 in North America. In 2018 I completed an Advanced Bid Calling certificate through World Wide College of Auctioneering—colloquially known as the “Harvard” of auctioneering schools. I am a member of both the Auctioneers’ Association of Alberta and the NAA.
In addition to auctioneering, I am a teacher and PA sports announcer. I hold two Bachelor’s Degrees from the University of Calgary and a Master’s Degree from Oklahoma State University. I’ve called Boxing on TSN3, the SAIT Trojans Men’s and Women’s basketball and hockey teams, the Calgary Colts football team, the Calgary Crush semi-professional basketball team, as well as various high school football and basketball teams.
A lifelong learner, I am dedicated to professional development and keeping informed of national and international trends in charitable fundraising. Let me help you turn your fundraising dreams into reality!