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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. 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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4 Tips for Organizing a Nonprofit Auction That Drives Impact

Pamela Grow

Auctions are among the most engaging and lucrative fundraising events your nonprofit could host. Donor engagement at auctions looks different depending on your target audience’s demographics, preferences, and lifestyles. Procure Items Strategically Auction item procurement is the most involved part of the planning process.

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Planning an Auction: 4 Tips and Tricks for Small Nonprofits

Get Fully Funded

As a nonprofit professional, what you do matters. Nonprofits of all shapes and sizes are continuing to take advantage of charity auctions – a tried and true way of attracting a large audience, forging stronger donor connections, and generating a lot of revenue. The highest bid wins the item, and the nonprofit receives the proceeds.

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How To: Write Fundraising Auction Item Descriptions

Greater Giving

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. One important yet often overlooked aspect of nonprofit fundraising auctions is the auction item description.

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Planning an Auction: 4 Tips and Tricks for Small Nonprofits

Get Fully Funded

As a nonprofit professional, what you do matters. Nonprofits of all shapes and sizes are continuing to take advantage of charity auctions – a tried and true way of attracting a large audience, forging stronger donor connections, and generating a lot of revenue. The highest bid wins the item, and the nonprofit receives the proceeds.

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10 Outstanding Nonprofit Sponsorship Request Letter Samples

Qgiv

For nonprofits, one thing is certain: securing sponsorships with allies in the for-profit world is one of the most important steps you can take on the path to reaching your fundraising goals. Without the contributions of key sponsors, your nonprofit risks being unable to raise the money it needs to achieve its mission. Organization.

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Charity Auctions for Beginners: 7 Key Things to Know

The Fundraising Coach

As a nonprofit professional, you’ve probably heard that charity auctions are time-consuming. 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? Close bidding.