Most silent auction donors arrive at the event with an idea of the amount of money they will be spending. They look for the regularly featured items they love year… Read More »
Fundraising Ideas, Tips, and Strategies
Find Inspiration in this collection of effective fundraising ideas and techniques for non-profits, churches, schools and small groups.
Exchange Sponsor Strategies for Silent Auction Packages
Exchange sponsors, a silent auction contributor who is represented by your regular sponsor, is an out-of-the-box strategy to acquire exciting auction items. It’s a tactic that allows you to establish… Read More »
Help! What To Do When Your Silent Auction Guests Lose Focus
Regardless of how many strategies you employ, you may find your silent auction staggering under an audience that has lost its focus. It’s a problem your emcee may notice first,… Read More »
Top 11 Fund-A-Need Auction Killers
You’ve put a lot of work into planning your Fund-A-Need campaign. How do you ensure it will be successful? In our recent webinar, 7 Essentials to Fund-a-Need Success with Auction… Read More »
Smart Ways To Retain Donors
You work hard to attract new people to support your cause every year. But how many actually come back? Across the country, 75% of all first-time donors don’t return to… Read More »
How to Handle Match Donations for Your Fund-A-Need
It’s exciting to receive a large donation for your Fund-A-Need campaign. But how do you use these donations so they inspire more giving, rather than intimidate people? Mark Schroeder is… Read More »
Create an Inspiring Fund-A-Need Video
If you want to really connect your audience with your Fund-A-Need, one of the best tools is an inspirational video. In just a few minutes, you can set the mood… Read More »
Getting to Know Your Donors: A Study in Demographics
Today’s donors come in all ages and genders, and each demographic brings with it their own specific expectations in communication and how and why they choose to give. A better… Read More »
Fund-A-Need: How to Choose the Right Need to Fund
In this first of a series of articles, we’ll explore how to create a compelling Fund-A-Need that connects with your audience and inspires them to give. The Fund-A-Need is a… Read More »
Jumpstart Lasting Donor Relationships at Your Annual Event
A well-attended, profitable fundraising event takes time to build—most organizations find it takes years for it to generate a significant portion of their income. It requires a great investment at… Read More »