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4 Tips for Organizing a Nonprofit Auction That Drives Impact

Pamela Grow

Your team will need to manage many moving parts, budget carefully, and stay organized to achieve your event fundraising goal. You’ll only need to procure 12-15 items to keep the auction a reasonable length, but all of your prizes should be high-value to maximize your event’s fundraising potential. Seeking out nonprofit discounts.

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How to Host a Successful Bowling Tournament Fundraiser

Greater Giving

Determine Your Fundraising Goal and Budget Set clear fundraising goal s to motivate participants, sponsors, and donors. Outline a budget that includes the venue, food, decor, and any prizes or trophies. For more ideas on how to procure items download our procurement guide.

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Fundraising Event Planning: Common Event Committee Roles

Greater Giving

The logistics person needs to take a high level view: Generates the budget. Media/Public Relations Ace This person or group is responsible for getting the word out about your event. Works with media sponsors. Manages various methods of communication: TV, print, web, email and social media. Appoints committee chairs.

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6 Sustainable Ways to Bring More Money into Your Auctions

Pamela Grow

But there are some lesser-known benefits that can help your nonprofit skyrocket into success: In-kind donations: Ask sponsors for in-kind donations in your procurement letter , such as catering, venue space, or promotional materials, reducing your event costs and increasing the overall funds raised.

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How to Run a Silent Auction: 11 Essential Planning Steps

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To run a silent auction, you’ll need to plan many logistics, such as how guests will bid on items, what items you’re procuring, and how you’ll process donations. Determining the auction budget. To set an accurate budget for this event, assess past event budgets for similar experiences. Procure auction items.

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Charity Auctions for Beginners: 7 Key Things to Know

The Fundraising Coach

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? Depending on your nonprofit’s budget and size, some auction types may be more favorable than others. Item procurement.

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Fundraising Event Committee Roles and Responsibilities

Greater Giving

This includes everything from budget to venue, guest list to guest RSVPs (responses). Auction Procurement Committee. Here are just some of the roles and responsibilities that need to be delegated to members of the auction committee: Generating leads for item procurement. Media and Public Relations Committee.