Pamela Grow

JULY 24, 2024

Donor engagement at auctions looks different depending on your target audience’s demographics, preferences, and lifestyles. 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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Greater Giving

OCTOBER 15, 2024

For many nonprofits, a live or silent auction is the pinnacle of their fundraising event calendar. However, effective procurement requires a strategic approach so you can use your nonprofit’s resources wisely and maximize the amount of event funding you can put toward your mission.

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Greater Giving

MARCH 25, 2024

Auctions are a popular event for nonprofits to put on their fundraising calendars , whether hosted as a standalone affair or part of a larger function, such as a charity gala. How to make sure you have the right fundraising auction item descriptions to entice your guests to bid on them.

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OneCause

JANUARY 31, 2024

Does your cause have a specific demographic? Auction item procurement. Keep the following questions in mind as you consult your calendar: Are we planning far enough in advance? An outdoor fun run might draw in more attendees in the spring or summer when it’s warm versus a cold early morning in January. Venue setup.

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Fundly

MAY 18, 2021

For example, if your donor base tends to skew towards an older demographic, you might appeal to them with a direct mail or fundraising letter campaign. Procure charity auction items from local businesses with the goal of getting as many items donated for as close to nothing as possible. See how long it takes to fill the wheelbarrow.

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