Silent and live auctions are powerful tools for raising money for your organization, and a great way to get and keep your constituents involved in your cause. You should also… Read More »
Grouping Auction Items for Higher Bids
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… Read More »
Fund-a-Need: Paddle or Mobile Phone?
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 »