Silent auction guests love bidding on fabulous prizes at nonprofit events. No matter who they are, they know there will be something that will excite them and they’ll come away… Read More »
Auction 101
Executing a Successful Fund-A-Need Campaign
If you are looking for a way to generate a large amount of revenue for a specific need, a Fund-A-Need (FAN) campaign is an excellent option. But how do you… Read More »
Upping the Ante: How to Get New Items from Your Silent Auction Gift Donors
We love all our dependable silent auction donors. Those that have always been ready and willing to donate their time, products, or services whenever called upon for your nonprofit’s auction…. Read More »
Consider the Guest Experience at your Annual Fundraiser
Each year, the vow to impress your guests at the annual fundraiser challenges event planners to look at new and inventive ways to meet their expectations and acquire more funding… Read More »
The 5 Most Anticipated Silent Auction Package Themes
Silent auctions are oftentimes the most anticipated event on a fundraiser’s event schedule. You want to engage all your participants in the silent auction and sometimes that means presenting a… Read More »
10 Themes, 100 Ideas: The Ultimate Gift Package Wish List
Tempting event guests with exciting silent auction gift packages is a great way to keep them engaged and thrilled to add to your fundraising goals. The mysterious collection of items… Read More »
Constructing the Perfect Silent Auction Package
With the variety of valuable prizes contained in gift baskets, these silent auction items have become a much-anticipated item at charity events. They can range from $50 to $1000 and… Read More »
3 Rules for an Inviting and Efficient Check-In
Experts tell us that impressions are made within the first thirty seconds to two minutes of a new experience. This natural instinct all of us share makes check-in a key… Read More »
Non-Profit Collaboration for Added Benefits – Guest Article
In his article “Nonprofits: Do Not Be Afraid to Collaborate With One Another,” Tom Hanley shares his take on collaboration among nonprofits: “When I mention ‘collaboration’ in meetings with other… Read More »
A 6-Point Checklist for Guest Check-Out
During check-out your guests are eager to wrap up the loose ends of the night. They want to pick up their prizes, gather their goody bags, and end the evening… Read More »