Planning an event is no easy task, and when faced with choices of transitioning between the ‘old-school’ bid paddles or utilizing mobile technology to capture donor information for your Fund-a-Need… Read more »
Nonprofit Postage Rates will be Reduced
Good news! Sending out those paper mailings is about to get a bit cheaper. On Sunday, April 10, 2016, the U.S. Postal Service will be reducing postage rates, including first… Read more »
Event Food Catering & DIY- Feeding the Masses
You’re event is really coming together—you’ve got a great venue, top-notch entertainment and lots of people eager to attend. How are you going to feed them all— professional event food… Read more »
5 Steps to Creating Better Fundraising Goals
Specific and Achievable Fundraising Goals Help You Raise More Funds! Fundraising goal setting is a year-round process. You’ll need to evaluate your own past performance, and think reasonably about what you… Read more »
Forms Checklist for a Paper & Pen Auction
Are you still using paper auction forms at your auction? Make sure to start with a checklist of printed materials you will need! It’s the week before your event and… Read more »
Are Paper Invitations Still Relevant?
Paper invitations and save-the-date cards provide a level of personal connection, yet are they still relevant in this digital age? With all the technology available today, you’ve got a range… Read more »
Decrease Event Expenses with Key Sponsorships
Hosting a fundraising event can be expensive—really expensive. Yet by securing key sponsorships you can save big on the bottom line. Whether your organization has a casual barbecue, a gala… Read more »
How to Build a Post-Event Survey
Do you want to get valuable and honest feedback after your next event? You put a lot of planning and effort into your fundraising event and it’s a great success. How… Read more »
The Anatomy of a Great Ticket Sales Page
What Does a Great Ticket Sales Page Look Like—and How Much Information Should You Give Your Guests? It’s easy to overload your registration and ticket sales page with unnecessary information,… Read more »
Host a Procurement Party for your Next Auction
This procurement party post was taken from a discussion I recently had with our great partner Ian Lauth with Winspire News while we were planning for our upcoming free webinar. What… Read more »