A collection of the best fundraising ideas for non profits, churches, schools and small groups.
One of the easiest revenue enhancers you’ll find is the 50/50 Raffle. It’s just like a normal raffle, but instead of a prize, the organization splits the proceeds with the winner. Anyone can participate, even if they just have a few dollars. And they get a chance to win much more, which is very appealing…. Read More »
Tired of simple raffles? Are you looking for a more interesting way to collect the names and contact information from your guests? Then a 10X envelope fundraiser might be the right game to choose for your next fundraising event! What Is a 10X Envelope Fundraiser? Guests are handed an envelope at the beginning of… Read More »
Everybody loves jewelry, or has someone in their life that does! Jewelry Boxes are a quick and easy fundraiser raffle with a twist. It is generally easy to organize at your event too, if you can line up a good sponsor beforehand. Hence they are great additions to more upscale events like galas and cocktail parties… Read More »
A successful fundraiser has the potential to grow your donor base, develop interest in your cause, and bring in a lot funds. The question is…what makes a fundraiser successful? There are hundreds of ways to answer this question, but let’s just start with one. Hosting a successful fundraiser starts with thinking outside of the box… Read More »
Effective charities do not just ask for corporate funding for their causes, but they attract it. Every year corporate America gives more and more to charity – according to IEG there will be approximately $2.3 billion donated in 2017 alone. Corporations do not just respond to solicitations, however. They seek strategic partnerships with agencies that can improve… Read More »
Have you ever had trouble getting your guests to move out of the silent auction into the live auction room? In one sense, it’s a nice problem to have—it means you were successful in selecting appealing packages for your silent auction. But you still need to get on with the show. What do you do?… Read More »
The invites have been sent; the guests are registered; the auction packages are set; and volunteers are in place, but what might be the most important task of all? How you will layout your event! There so many considerations when it comes to your event layout: Should the check-in line be right in the front to create… Read More »
The 90’s band, Blues Traveler asked “Why do you want to give me the run around?” Great song, but more than 20 years later I have the answer; because “it is a sure fire way to speed things up” at the end of the Raise-The-Paddle (or Fund-A-Need) and raise a bunch of money for your non-profit client…. Read More »
Are you looking for ways to increase revenue at your events? Selling raffle tickets can be a great option. Raffles are a fun and easy way for guests to get into the spirit of the evening. Here are some things to consider in creating a successful raffle. How do I sell the tickets? You can… Read More »
There are many questions when it comes to soliciting and packaging auction items—what should we solicit, how many do we need, are there packages that perform better than others, where do I find quality items… We cover all these questions and more in the “What Everyone Should Know About Auction Items” infographic along with some… Read More »