A collection of the best fundraising ideas for non profits, churches, schools and small groups.
This is a fun addition to any fundraiser that allows attendees to donate to your cause and walk away with a bottle of wine. Guests purchase a random, wrapped bottle of wine that is potentially much more expensive than the purchase price. How Does it Work? Before you start organizing your wall of wine, you… Read More »
Provide an array of prizes and put them on display. Like a random drawing, guests receive tickets. Each prize has an entry box next to it where guests can deposit their tickets to potentially win the package. How Does it Work? Similar to a silent auction, create bundled packages your guests really want and will… Read More »
Does your fundraising event need a pick-me-up, a little pizzazz? Why not change things up with the mystery and fun of a Penny Social? Also known as Tricky Tray or Pick-a-Prize, this type of event is a combination of a raffle and an auction. Like a silent auction, you provide an array of prizes and… Read More »
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 »