Pamela Grow

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Sustainable fundraising is all about developing key, core practices within your organization that can be applied to several different events and initiatives so your team isn’t constantly feeling burned out and at capacity. Diversify your auction items Diversifying your auction items can make your event more attractive and profitable.

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GiveSmart

MARCH 20, 2025

As one of the most popular types of charity events , golf tournaments let participants live out their PGA Championship fantasies all while giv ing to a meaningful cause. With golf increasing in popularity, a charity golf outing is a smart fundraising event format for your organization to consider. You should always negotiate fees.

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Greater Giving

MAY 17, 2024

Whether you are focusing an entire event around wine, or looking to include a few fun wine-themed elements in your already successful fundraiser, there is an exact science to both creating the perfect bottle, and to using this expertly-crafted beverage to raise funds that support your mission. The style of the event depends on your goal.

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Greater Giving

MAY 9, 2024

Webinar Recap: How to Engage Event Volunteers for Fundraising Success Samantha Swaim from Swaim Strategies joined us for a webinar on how to recruit, manage, and engage event volunteers. Board Members as Event Hosts Board members often aren’t sure how to engage and support fundraising events.

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CauseVox

JANUARY 2, 2025

The difference is with a 50/50 raffle, you can skip the prize procurement process. They can be held at any time during the year as a standalone event or in conjunction with a larger, planned event. Oftentimes, nonprofits wont know how much theyll raise through a raffle until after the event. The prize is the pool itself.

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Greater Giving

JULY 13, 2022

You’ve got a fundraising event to plan , and it’s going to be a big one. You want the auction to be successful, but you don’t have the budget or staff time to track down all the donations yourself. That’s where auction procurement comes in. TIP: Search for similar events in your area or industry.

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Assel Grant Services

OCTOBER 6, 2024

As a result, evaluation costs fluctuate, and the conventional guidance to devote 10% of the program budget to evaluation isn’t always accurate, at least for federal grant programs. There are three primary factors that influence the evaluation budget: program, evaluation design, and reporting/dissemination.

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Grant Training Center

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Today, winning bids is especially challenging given changing priorities, limited time and resources, and constrained budgets. The most successful organizations adopt industry standards and best practices – and when pursued diligently – find that win rates improve, and effectiveness and efficiencies are discovered.

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OneCause

JANUARY 31, 2024

[Event-ebook-top] There are plenty of ways to raise money, but one of the most popular (and let’s face it: fun!) ways to bring in fundraising dollars and engage supporters is the time-tested fundraising event. If you’ve got event fundraising on the brain, you’ve come to the right post. Set up for the big day.

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Greater Giving

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Here’s a step-by-step guide to organizing a successful bowling tournament fundraiser, packed with revenue-generating ideas and creative decor themes to make your event unforgettable. Determine Your Fundraising Goal and Budget Set clear fundraising goal s to motivate participants, sponsors, and donors.

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The Fundraising Coach

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

On top of the venue details, ticketing, and marketing you’re used to handling for general fundraising events, there’s item procurement and bid tracking to consider. Which items should you procure, and how? How do you promote an auction event? A live auction is the classic in-person event led by an auctioneer.

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Greater Giving

JUNE 29, 2022

A comprehensive list of every different Fundraising Event Committee you’ll need for your gala- their roles and job descriptions. A successful event requires a lot of coordination, planning and effort from your Fundraising Event Committee. Check out our list of Needed Event Committees and Important Event Positions.

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Qgiv

JUNE 9, 2021

If you lead a nonprofit, you know how important your fundraising events are. A fundraising event is the best way to engage with donors, garner support for your mission, and meet your revenue targets. But one question you might find yourself frequently asking is “What kind of fundraising event should we host next?”.

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Greater Giving

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Organizing a successful charity event involves more than just enthusiasm; it requires strategic planning and resourcefulness. By receiving goods and services without the associated monetary cost, nonprofits can allocate their budget more effectively, directing funds towards critical programs and initiatives.

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CauseVox

JULY 11, 2022

To get the scoop on running a successful peer-to-peer fundraiser, we sat down with Krista Mortensen, a seasoned fundraiser and the development manager at Invest in Kids to discuss fundraising tips that helped her raise a ton of money during their 2022 Jane-A-Thon event. Corporate Sponsors for Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Events.

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Qgiv

APRIL 10, 2021

Check out these sponsorship request letter samples to get inspired: Sponsorship Letter for Events. Sponsorship Letter for Events. For many corporate sponsors, events hosted by your nonprofit offer a great opportunity to get the word out about their business and reach potential new customers. Corporate Sponsorship Letter.

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Greater Giving

JUNE 23, 2022

A successful gala require a clear event plan, good people, and an organized event committee strategy. We get lots of questions about the best way to delegate the work leading up to a big fundraising event. Not sure where to start with planning your fundraising event? Committees Needed for an Event. Decor Committee.

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Greater Giving

JULY 2, 2024

Gazala Uradnik, founder of GFS Events , joined us to talk about event budgeting, revenue producers, and how to make the most of each of your revenue channels. GFS events has planned hundreds of events and raised millions of dollars for nonprofits over the last twelve years. What makes an event profitable?

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CauseVox

APRIL 29, 2021

Between all the events , phone calls and mailings your plan can bring you and your team back to the most important activities. If you need guidance, work with whoever’s in charge of finances to get a copy of the budget. What is your annual fundraising budget , including marketing costs? Prioritize Using a Fundraising Plan.

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Qgiv

APRIL 23, 2021

Silent auctions are a classic go-to fundraising event—and for good reason. From large in-person events to a more casual virtual gathering, a fundraising silent auction can bring in much-needed revenue and provide supporters with a fun-filled night. As you can see, silent auctions are versatile events suitable for all audience types.

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Greater Giving

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

The webinar began with a poll that showed more than half of attendees are holding hybrid events —a combination of an in-person auction with an online auction. Before you dive into soliciting silent auction item donations, set up your procurement goals. 3 6% of attendees said they are holding an in-person auction only.

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Fundly

JUNE 20, 2024

Grantmakers can issue challenge grants, sponsor nonprofit events, and host capacity-building workshops. Set a goal and budget. Then, evaluate the resources you have available to outline a budget for your team to work with. Plan a walk-a-thon event in your local community to take place on the morning of Giving Tuesday.

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Greater Giving

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Silent Auction Ideas: Mastering Pricing and Selling Strategies In a recent survey 85% of nonprofits said they incorporate a silent auction to raise revenue at events. One of the questions our team gets quite frequently is how best to price items in silent auctions. Price your items to sell.

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DoJiggy

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

In this blog, we’ll explore what a wine pull fundraiser is, offer seven simple steps to plan one, and provide some great ideas to enhance the success of your wine fundraising event. Wine Pull Instructions for Dummies Here are the basic steps to planning a wine draw fundraiser: Procure a grouping of wines through donations or purchases.

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Fundly

MAY 18, 2021

When choosing your fundraising ideas, be sure to consider campaigns that match your team’s fundraising budget. This way, you can create a unique fundraiser that will raise money and awareness for your cause, project, event, or need. This way, you can put your budget into creating a great atmosphere for your attendees to enjoy.

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