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Conquering Donation Procurement for Your Fundraising Event

Greater Giving

Conquering Donation Procurement: Track, Thank, and Triumph at Your Next Fundraising Event As fundraising professionals, we know the magic of a well-stocked fundraising event. Fundraising procurement of donated items fuels excitement,drives bids, and ultimately, raises crucial funds for your cause.

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5 Tips for Securing Appealing Nonprofit Auction Items

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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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6 Sustainable Ways to Bring More Money into Your Auctions

Pamela Grow

In this blog, we’ll cover some of the best ways to bring in more donations to your auctions—practices that you can use over and over again, without having to reinvent the wheel. Secure sponsorships Most nonprofit professionals know that finding sponsors is a foolproof way to bring in solid contributions, offsetting the cost of running events.

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Done for You: Auction Item Donation Request Letter Template

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Deep Dive: How to Write An Auction Item Donation Request Letter Procuring auction items can be a daunting task, even if you have a dedicated procurement chair. Crafting a compelling donation request letter is your secret weapon to filling up your auction with incredible goodies. How will their donation impact your cause?

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Maintaining Nonprofit Compliance With Fundraising Software

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However, fundraising isnt as simple as it seemsnumerous compliance considerations come along with soliciting funds and maintaining your organizations tax-exempt status. Robust fundraising software streamlines much more than fundraiser-specific tasks like item procurement for an auction or event ticketing for a gala.

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Planning an Auction: 4 Tips and Tricks for Small Nonprofits

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Online Donations. Auction item procurement. Procure auction items . When identifying the best items to procure, follow these top tips: Review your past auction’s performance. With online auction software, data from previous events will be invaluable for guiding your procurement process. Fundraising Events.

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Where to Start Your Search for Silent Auction Items

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Start with more items on your list than you’ll actually need (you probably won’t procure all of them). Review your initial list and ask yourself if any of your current supporters might be able to donate these types of items to your auction. Then, you can narrow down your list based on what’s available. Consider your current supporters.