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5 Tips for Securing Appealing Nonprofit Auction Items

Greater Giving

For many nonprofits, a live or silent auction is the pinnacle of their fundraising event calendar. Leverage Corporate Sponsorships While individual donors can be instrumental in providing donated or discounted auction items, it’ll be easiest to secure many of these prizes through your nonprofit’s corporate partners.

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Year End Giving: The Step-by-Step Guide For Nonprofits

GiveSmart

The end of the calendar year is around the corner—the single biggest fundraising opportunity of the year! This guide will show you how to create a year-end fundraising campaign that will effectively reach the hearts and wallets of donors during this spike in end-of-year donations.

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End-of-Year Giving Campaign: 13 Successful (Yet Underutilized) Strategies

CauseVox

Aside from the normal holiday hullabaloo, you’re also busy planning fundraisers and engagement opportunities to round out your organization’s calendar year. Personally, I’m a big fan of asking those serving on the board of directors to not only donate first (which is a given) but to also volunteer with fundraising efforts.

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4 Common Event Planning Challenges + How to Solve Them

The Fundraising Coach

Often, nonprofits are forced to cut corners or rely heavily on donations, which can add uncertainty to the planning process. In-kind donations, such as catering or printing services, can significantly reduce costs while building community relationships. Crowdfunding platforms can also help you raise funds in advance.

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4 Tips for Organizing a Nonprofit Auction That Drives Impact

Pamela Grow

Plus, they have the potential to raise thousands of dollars for your mission through winning bids on items, entry fees, and additional donations made during the event. Donor engagement at auctions looks different depending on your target audience’s demographics, preferences, and lifestyles. Seeking out nonprofit discounts.

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5 Tips to End Your 4th Quarter Strong with Effective Donor Outreach in Year-End Campaigns

GiveSmart

Some sample segments your organization should consider include: Donation frequency Donation amount Event or campaign involvement Recurring donor status Generation ZIP Code Demographics Segmentation allows you to better target donors and personally tailor messages based on their preferences, previous actions, and more.

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How to Partner with Businesses for Your Awareness Campaign

Blackbaud

A well-designed awareness campaign can bring attention to your nonprofit’s cause, educate the public about a significant issue, and drive more donations to fuel your mission. To bring in even more funds , you might ask a corporate partner to match any donations made to your campaign.