Greater Giving

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Organizing a successful charity event involves more than just enthusiasm; it requires strategic planning and resourcefulness. One key element that can elevate your fundraising game is leveraging in-kind donations. Understanding In-Kind Donations What are In Kind Donations?

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Greater Giving

AUGUST 24, 2023

A wine pull is a captivating auction game addition to your fundraising event that offers attendees the chance to contribute to your cause while also taking home a bottle of wine. Partnering with Local Wineries Securing wine donations may appear time consuming, but partnering with local wineries can make it easier.

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Greater Giving

JULY 25, 2024

Gold Medal Fundraising: How to Create a World-Class Fundraising Event Just as athletes train rigorously for peak performance, nonprofits must meticulously plan months ahead of time to execute world-class fundraising events. Preparing for a World-Class Fundraising Event Practice makes perfect. Who are you trying to reach?

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Greater Giving

MAY 17, 2024

Whether you are focusing an entire event around wine, or looking to include a few fun wine-themed elements in your already successful fundraiser, there is an exact science to both creating the perfect bottle, and to using this expertly-crafted beverage to raise funds that support your mission. The style of the event depends on your goal.

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CauseVox

MAY 16, 2022

Planning an event is a daunting task for most nonprofits. You may be wondering, will adding fundraising tickets to the event just complicate things? The answer is simple: it has the potential to make your event more effective and to help you raise more money. Decide On Event Format: Virtual, In-Person or Hybrid?

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Pamela Grow

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Sustainable fundraising is all about developing key, core practices within your organization that can be applied to several different events and initiatives so your team isn’t constantly feeling burned out and at capacity. Diversify your auction items Diversifying your auction items can make your event more attractive and profitable.

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Greater Giving

JUNE 29, 2022

A comprehensive list of every different Fundraising Event Committee you’ll need for your gala- their roles and job descriptions. A successful event requires a lot of coordination, planning and effort from your Fundraising Event Committee. Check out our list of Needed Event Committees and Important Event Positions.

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DoJiggy

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

The organization and execution of successful events, whether they involve traditional fundraising, event ticket sales, or peer-to-peer fundraising , is often complex and challenging. Luckily, DoJiggy makes achieving the 5 Ps of Event Planning easy. Let’s begin!

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Qgiv

AUGUST 21, 2024

As you begin planning your silent auction, you may think you have everything you need: you’ve procured enticing items , set up a simple bidding system, and printed invitations to send out for your event. To implement these additional steps, you’ll need access to the best silent auction software for your event.

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The Fundraising Coach

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

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? How do you promote an auction event? A live auction is the classic in-person event led by an auctioneer.

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 1, 2022

When you do it right, hosting a fundraising event that includes an auction brings many benefits. So, where do you find the right auction items for your event? The first step to curating the best silent auction items for your event is to create an initial list of things you know your bidders will love. Create an item wish list.

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Greater Giving

OCTOBER 18, 2022

This simple auction game is a great way to boost revenue at your nonprofit fundraising event. Paddle Drops allow everyone at your event to participate in the fundraising. Bring in some additional donations toward the end of your event, and add a great pop of excitement to the finale of any fundraiser.

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Greater Giving

AUGUST 14, 2023

How to Secure Amazing Auction Items for School Fundraisers As school event planning committee members, you know that the success of your school fundraiser relies heavily on securing enticing auction items. To make your fundraiser truly remarkable, it’s essential to employ effective procurement strategies.

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DoJiggy

AUGUST 20, 2024

Hybrid fundraisers, combining traditional in-person events with digital experiences, are becoming increasingly popular, and raffles are no exception. Whether you’re a seasoned event organizer or a nonprofit looking to innovate, understanding how to integrate these two formats can help you create successful raffles.

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Greater Giving

JUNE 23, 2022

A successful gala require a clear event plan, good people, and an organized event committee strategy. We get lots of questions about the best way to delegate the work leading up to a big fundraising event. Not sure where to start with planning your fundraising event? Committees Needed for an Event. Decor Committee.

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Greater Giving

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

A professional benefit auctioneer is an invaluable resource for every part of your charity event. The Charity Event Experience. The energy, the auction, the live appeal, and the ballroom dinner all create an event experience that drives giving. Anyone—whether they have experience or not—can drum up bids.

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Greater Giving

JULY 2, 2024

Gazala Uradnik, founder of GFS Events , joined us to talk about event budgeting, revenue producers, and how to make the most of each of your revenue channels. GFS events has planned hundreds of events and raised millions of dollars for nonprofits over the last twelve years. What makes an event profitable?

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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. Planning these events requires you to be thoughtful and detail-oriented, as they have many moving parts. But how do you write a great description?

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Big Fundraising Ideas

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Your school relies on donations to power extracurricular opportunities, educational resources, scholarships, and more. However, fundraising for your school year-round comes with challenges, from effectively getting the word out about your events and campaigns to facilitating a smooth donation process online. Let’s begin!

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 23, 2023

Gift baskets are a staple of silent auction fundraising events. In most cases, the smaller and lower in value an auction item is, the easier it will be for your nonprofit to procure. Since baskets contain a variety of items—sometimes provided by multiple vendors—your approach to procurement needs to be strategic.

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Greater Giving

JULY 5, 2023

The top three ways board members actively participate are: Direct donations or auction purchases (81%) Committee involvement (77%) Purchasing tickets or tables (76%). The top three ways volunteers support nonprofits include on-site event support (83%), assisting with decor set-up and clean up (79%), and procuring auction items (70%).

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Greater Giving

MARCH 14, 2023

You don’t need to be an expert golfer or even have any experience hosting golf tournaments before your next fundraising event. We’ll walk you through everything from choosing a golf course to advertising the tournament and collecting donations from participants. People want an experience when they donate.

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OneCause

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

When hosting any fundraising event, the attendees themselves (read: potential donors and supporters) are likely at the forefront of your nonprofit’s strategic planning. To ensure that your event goes smoothly and encourages as much support from attendees as possible, don’t forget to plan for your auction’s stage design. .

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CauseVox

JULY 11, 2022

To get the scoop on running a successful peer-to-peer fundraiser, we sat down with Krista Mortensen, a seasoned fundraiser and the development manager at Invest in Kids to discuss fundraising tips that helped her raise a ton of money during their 2022 Jane-A-Thon event. Corporate Sponsors for Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Events.

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Qgiv

APRIL 23, 2021

Silent auctions are a classic go-to fundraising event—and for good reason. From large in-person events to a more casual virtual gathering, a fundraising silent auction can bring in much-needed revenue and provide supporters with a fun-filled night. As you can see, silent auctions are versatile events suitable for all audience types.

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DoJiggy

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

In this blog, we’ll explore what a wine pull fundraiser is, offer seven simple steps to plan one, and provide some great ideas to enhance the success of your wine fundraising event. Broad Appeal: Who can resist the allure of possibly getting a high-end bottle of fine wine for a fraction of its price while making a donation?

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The Fundraising Coach

AUGUST 14, 2023

When your nonprofit hosts a fundraising auction, your catalog is a vital resource for connecting with supporters and sponsors before, during, and after the event. Additionally, an auction catalog with a professional design and well-written content can motivate event participants to bid on high-value items.

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Greater Giving

JUNE 18, 2024

Conquer Fundraising Event Planning with the Perfect Committee Based Team Large fundraising events can be intricate beasts, with countless moving parts and details to juggle. Assigning clear roles to your event committee is crucial for building a dream team that positions the right people for success. Appoints committee chairs.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 24, 2012

The Microsoft Software Donation Program is one of the most popular with nonprofits and libraries here at TechSoup Global. If you're new to the donation program or just haven't yet taken advantage of the availability of Microsoft's donated software products, join us for a free webinar this Thursday, September 27 at 11 a.m.

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Qgiv

APRIL 10, 2021

Check out these sponsorship request letter samples to get inspired: Sponsorship Letter for Events. Food Donation Request Letter. Sponsorship Letter for Events. For many corporate sponsors, events hosted by your nonprofit offer a great opportunity to get the word out about their business and reach potential new customers.

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Greater Giving

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Silent Auction Ideas: Mastering Pricing and Selling Strategies In a recent survey 85% of nonprofits said they incorporate a silent auction to raise revenue at events. You don’t want to haul unsold items back to the office, and it’s never pleasant to tell an item donor that their donation didn’t sell. Price your items to sell.

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Qgiv

JUNE 4, 2021

In our 2020 Navigating the Unknown Report , we found that over 50% of nonprofits pivoted to virtual events last year. And, we know a lot more about how to host virtual events and engage an online audience than we did last year. This includes online fundraisers, virtual events, and even text fundraising campaigns.

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OneCause

JANUARY 31, 2024

[Event-ebook-top] There are plenty of ways to raise money, but one of the most popular (and let’s face it: fun!) ways to bring in fundraising dollars and engage supporters is the time-tested fundraising event. If you’ve got event fundraising on the brain, you’ve come to the right post. Set up for the big day.

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Qgiv

JUNE 29, 2021

Now that we’re well into 2021 and approaching a post-COVID reality in many parts of the world, nonprofit professionals have pondered what fundraising events will look like with both in-person and virtual engagements. More data and reporting, which is important to determine event success and makes following up with supporters much easier.

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CauseVox

APRIL 29, 2021

Between all the events , phone calls and mailings your plan can bring you and your team back to the most important activities. With CauseVox you can quickly and easily set up donation pages and entire peer to peer fundraising campaigns that take a fraction of the time and effort. Prioritize Using a Fundraising Plan.

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Greater Giving

MAY 9, 2024

Webinar Recap: How to Engage Event Volunteers for Fundraising Success Samantha Swaim from Swaim Strategies joined us for a webinar on how to recruit, manage, and engage event volunteers. More than 80% of all volunteers in the nonprofit world donate to the causes they care about.

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Selfish Giving

DECEMBER 22, 2017

Every wreath was purchased from the for-profit wreath company that created both the nonprofit and the annual event." WAA has a conflict of interest policy, with any Worcester-related board members recusing themselves from decisions related to the wreath procurement contract. Maybe this information was always there.

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