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4 Tips for Organizing a Nonprofit Auction That Drives Impact

Pamela Grow

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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5 Tips for Securing Appealing Nonprofit Auction Items

Greater Giving

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. One critical success factor in planning an engaging auction is securing high-quality, unique items that appeal to your target audience.

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Uncorking the Success to Fundraising with Wine

Greater Giving

Some fun event themes/ideas include: Host an Intimate Tasting Event Partner with a local winemaker(s) or retail shops to host an intimate tasting event for your top supporters, or as an avenue to reach a new demographic. Tips for Successful Wine Procurement Start early! Be okay with no, understand why they are declining your ask.

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Planning an Auction: 4 Tips and Tricks for Small Nonprofits

Get Fully Funded

Auction item procurement. Procure auction items . The best items for a charity auction will appeal to your demographic. When identifying the best items to procure, follow these top tips: Review your past auction’s performance. Get creative with your procurement team! Sponsorships. What types of items were popular?

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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? Item procurement. Choosing and setting up the right software and procuring items can be a very lengthy process.

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How to Create a World-Class Fundraising Event

Greater Giving

Consider your audience: Choose a theme that will appeal to your target demographic and inspire them to participate. Auction Management: Track package procurement, bids, sales, and payments from our cloud based software. Mobile Giving and Mobile Bidding : Accept donations and bids easily through mobile devices.

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Planning an Auction: 4 Tips and Tricks for Small Nonprofits

Get Fully Funded

Auction item procurement. Procure auction items . The best items for a charity auction will appeal to your demographic. When identifying the best items to procure, follow these top tips: Review your past auction’s performance. Get creative with your procurement team! Sponsorships. What types of items were popular?