A collection of the best fundraising ideas for non profits, churches, schools and small groups.
What is about Secret Bids? Why are they such a secret? What exactly is it? The secret is about to be spilled! Secret Bids is a method of auctioning off packages without being able to see other bids. Once all bids are submitted, the highest bid is determined, and the bid is paid to win the… Read More »
Keep the bidding going in your live and silent auction with Second Bidder Winner. Your silent auction has gotten off to a great start.You have starting bids on all your items, and you are ecstatic. But later in the evening, your enthusiasm starts to lull when you notice the majority of your bid sheets only… Read More »
Rather than take up valuable space in your silent auction, why not simplify the process and offer restaurant gift cards for immediate sale? Everyone likes to eat out, and restaurant gift cards are great revenue generators; however, sometimes you have so many it becomes a distraction from larger items. A great solution is to create… Read More »
Mystery Gift Boxes are a quick and easy fundraiser bonus you can implement at any event – whether it be a gala, ball, auction, or just a small cocktail party. It is generally easy to organize and takes little time to put together as well, so it is a great idea for short-staffed nonprofits. How… Read More »
Firing up the energy and building momentum in the live auction can have a big impact on this most-lucrative portion of your event. The energy and fast pace engage bidders, and soon more and more guests are robustly bidding and having fun, which ultimately means more money raised at the event. How do you get… Read More »
Tap into your donor’s desire to be a hero for your cause. Use this special appeal method to find the hero of your organization. How Does it Work? The Last Hero is an exciting and profitable way to end your Direct Appeal (aka “Fund-a-Need” or “Paddle Raiser”), by giving a big prize to the… Read More »
Heads or Tails is an interactive game of choice and chance where the last guest standing will win the prize! This is a great opportunity to raise money for your organization and get your guests rejuvenated and ready to bid in a live auction. How Does it Work? First, select a prize that will appeal… Read More »
We all know what graffiti is, so quite simply, you are going to create a space where guests can write or draw a picture or message to add to a larger piece of artwork unique to your event and your organization. It also serves to engage your guests in a direct activity that benefits your… Read More »
There are many ways to engage attendees at your event: silent auctions, live auctions, raffle tickets, oh my! Have you tried the Golden Ticket? A golden ticket raffle allows a guest to win a high-value item for the price of a single ticket, and the organization has an opportunity to raise significantly more money on… Read More »
Gift cards are always a popular and abundant item at fundraisers for a reason—they are an easy thing for a store to donate. But if they are a standalone silent auction item, they may not raise face value. Why not make it a game and have fun with it? How Does it Work? Contact both… Read More »