A collection of the best fundraising ideas for non profits, churches, schools and small groups.
One of the hardest things to do when you’re planning an auction is to procure those hot items you know your audience wants—items so unique they can’t be found anywhere else. If you’re lucky, you already have an established group of donors who, year after year, give you exactly what you’re looking for. Yet the… Read More »
You’ve got a big fundraising gala coming up and want to make sure you have dotted all the i’s and crossed all the t’s. Organizing a successful benefit auction takes thoughtful planning and dedication. Based on our experience over tens of thousands of events nationwide, we have created this auction planning guide and companion infographic… Read More »
Photo: Portland Business Journal Are you in need of a space to hold your fundraising event? If you live in Portland (Oregon), San Diego or Charleston, you are in luck. In June of this year, Tony Magee, Founder of Lagunitas Brewing Company announced several new community initiatives, three of which provide free space for nonprofits…. Read More »
Comparing golf tournaments is like comparing sand traps and water features- no matter what, you want your event to land on and in the green! No two charity golf tournaments are 100 percent the same, just like no two days on a course are the same. However, we’ve been able to observe hundreds of different… Read More »
What would you do with one hundred Barbie dolls that were donated to your upcoming benefit auction? These days procurement is getting more difficult, as individuals and businesses are cutting back on both monetary and auction item donations. One of the smartest ways to more fully leverage what you do procure to generate higher bidding… Read More »
Is it too early to start planning your Golf Tournament Fundraiser? Golf tournament fundraisers can help raise money to support programs throughout the year—and these events can be key donor cultivation points. Since most golf courses book events well in advance, it’s never too early to start planning. So, whether you’re planning a golf event… Read More »
Flowers are lovely, but they’re not very practical—and for how much money we put into having them at nonprofit events? They’ll shrivel up after a couple of days in a vase on your coffee table, but a booze bouquet is a twist that can provide much more. So this year, try a Booze Bouquet or… Read More »
Want to bring some kick to your next school auction? Because your audience consists of parents and family members, tailor a majority of your school auction packages to make them appealing to families. You’ll generate a lot of excitement for your event and boost your fundraising! Bucket List Adventures Who wouldn’t want a once-in-a-lifetime adventure the whole… Read More »
Fundraising Tips Inspired by Beyoncé Rock Your Signature Move. Every non-profit organization has its strengths and weaknesses. Like Beyoncé’s signature dance moves inspire her audience, knowing your “signature move” is essential to great fundraising. What makes your organization stand out and attract supporters? What do you have that nobody else does? Maybe you’re an animal shelter… Read More »
What better way to generate excitement at your next fundraiser than to involve your guests in a game? People love to play and love to laugh. Give them a chance to do both while raising money for your cause. Heads or Tails is a common auction game. Here are a few more ideas to spark… Read More »