Fundraising “thermometers” have long been a staple of fundraising because they get people excited about achieving the goal. We love, once upon a time, when we scribbled the latest progress… Read More »
Auction 101
18 New Fundraising Ideas for 2018
It’s a new year, with new challenges and opportunities to increase fundraising goals and create memorable events. Turn a fresh eye towards event planning with these eighteen fundraising themes for… Read More »
Keep Your Donation Appeal Fresh with Effective Language
Just as in the business world, a non-profit’s appeal messaging to their donors requires ongoing updates to keep communication engaging enough to motivate donors to act. Predictable, rehashed appeals fail… Read More »
Keep Guests Bidding and Updated with Text Messages
If you manage benefit auctions, finding the best way to communicate with bidders en masse at events is an important aspect of a successful event. How do we let them… Read More »
The Five W’s of Event Revenue Enhancers
Have you considered additional revenue opportunities? At your next fundraising event, you are likely planning on incorporating a silent auction, live auction, and donation appeal. But, Items like raffles, wine… Read More »
Help! My Check-out Is a Mess
Long lines aren’t just a problem at Disney World, they can be an instant auction killer. When I ask someone if they’re considering an auction, live or silent, as part… Read More »
Making the Most of Mobile Technology
This is the fifth in a series of posts about running a successful fundraising event night, written by event service professionals. Event service professionals help troubleshoot technology, advise on using event software,… Read More »
The Life of a Professional Event Service Consultant
This is the fourth in a series of posts about running a successful fundraising event night, written by event service professionals. Event professionals help troubleshoot technology, advise on using event software,… Read More »
Improve Guest Experience with Signage and Smart Scheduling
We know there’s a lot to do leading up to an event. Getting guests onto your guest list, adding last-minute packages, making sure everyone has a bid number. All… Read More »
Spice Up Your Next Fundraiser with Pay-to-Play
Have you had the same fundraising event year after year? The same chicken dinner? The same gala venue? The same silent auction? How do you change things up this year?… Read More »