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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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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

Qgiv

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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Golf Tournament Fundraiser Guide

GiveSmart

Budget: Typical expenses for renting a golf course include booking fees, a green fee per participating golfer, catering, snacks, beverages, golf cart rentals, and, sometimes, a st affing fee. Charity golf tournament software works as a centralized planning system. Given your nonprofit status, try to negotiate down fees and costs.

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Free Webinar: Five Mistakes to Avoid When Acquiring Software

Tech Soup

Join technology consultant Zac Mutrux and TechSoup Global's Kami Griffiths to learn what to watch out for when obtaining computer software. An easy-to-read chart will be included which compares options for obtaining discounted or donated software for your nonprofit. Thursday March 12, 11:00 a.m.

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How to Craft a Post-Event Case Study

Greater Giving

Review your planning materials, budget, marketing collateral, attendance data, event photos, and any other documentation you have. TIP: Greater Giving Event Software will help you easily track all the details related to an event, making the creating of a great case study easier than ever before!

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How to Minimize Risk Throughout Your Grant Cycle

Blackbaud

What are your procurement standards? But for younger organizations, you may need to guide them on how to use their fund accounting software to automate these controls or set them up with a mentor organization to help establish them. Do you have tiered approvals for different amounts? How do you track time and effort?

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