School Specific Auction Tips School auctions have unique challenges that require creative solutions: tight timelines, an all-volunteer workforce, and often an event team that changes personnel every year. With early… Read more »


School Specific Auction Tips School auctions have unique challenges that require creative solutions: tight timelines, an all-volunteer workforce, and often an event team that changes personnel every year. With early… Read more »

Raffles are a staple at fundraising events, offering a fun way to engage attendees and raise additional donations. But with so many events happening, how do you make your raffle… Read more »

Thank-A-Thon: The Power of Saying Thank You to Donors What is a Thank-A-Thon? The Thank-A-Thon is the opposite of a fundraising campaign. It’s a dedicated effort to call all your… Read more »

Spring into Action: Planning and Executing Outdoor Fundraising Events Spring is a time of renewal, and what better way to reflect that spirit than with an engaging outdoor fundraising event?… Read more »

As we approach the culmination of the year, nonprofit organizations are in the crucial period of end-of-year giving. To empower these organizations, we turn to the findings of the Greater… Read more »

With the variety of valuable prizes contained in gift baskets, these silent auction items have become a much-anticipated item at charity events. They can range from $50 to $1000 and… Read more »

Ask someone for advice on the number of packages needed to make a silent auction truly shine and you might receive a response like, “as many as you can get.”… Read more »

This post is the fifth in a series designed to teach the art and fundamentals of writing for nonprofits. These posts are based on the “Writing for Nonprofits” Guide from the… Read more »