Greater Giving

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Boosting Auction Revenue: High-Yield Charity Auction Packages for Your Fundraising Event When planning a fundraising auction, the right charity auction packages can significantly boost your revenue, attract more bids, and create an unforgettable experience for your attendees. What is a High-Yield Charity Auction Package?

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OneCause

APRIL 23, 2023

The post Procuring Auction Items: Score Donations in 5 Simple Steps appeared first on OneCause.

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Greater Giving

AUGUST 30, 2024

Use Your Experience to Put Together a Post-Event Case Study to Learn From. If you want to learn more about the success of a specific program, initiative, or event, a case study can help. In this article, we’ll show you the power of a post-event case study and how to create your own. There’s no better teacher than experience.

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DonorSnap

MARCH 28, 2024

Event season is upon us and there are many ways nonprofits can help lighten the load that comes along with running successful events. From finding the right support to helpful tools, we have outlined three things nonprofits should do today to help run smoother events this year. Read more about securing event sponsors here.

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DonorSnap

MARCH 28, 2024

Event season is upon us and there are many ways nonprofits can help lighten the load that comes along with running successful events. From finding the right support to helpful tools, we have outlined three things nonprofits should do today to help run smoother events this year. Read more about securing event sponsors here.

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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. Display information about the wines and their donors at the event. For an added touch, align the wrapping with your event’s color scheme or cause.

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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 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. Board Members as Event Hosts Board members often aren’t sure how to engage and support fundraising events.

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Greater Giving

JULY 13, 2022

You’ve got a fundraising event to plan , and it’s going to be a big one. That’s where auction procurement comes in. Auction procurement is a process of finding donors who can give you items at no cost in exchange for publicity and recognition at your event. The good news is that this strategy works!

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Greater Giving

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Here’s a step-by-step guide to organizing a successful bowling tournament fundraiser, packed with revenue-generating ideas and creative decor themes to make your event unforgettable. For more ideas on how to procure items download our procurement guide. Local Media: Reach out to local outlets for event coverage.

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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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Greater Giving

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Organizing a successful charity event involves more than just enthusiasm; it requires strategic planning and resourcefulness. Auction Item Donations: Elevate Your Event Note: You can add In-Kind Donations as a payment form in the Greater Giving Software to keep track of these gifts.

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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

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Silent auctions are a classic go-to fundraising event, and for good reason. From large in-person events to casual virtual gatherings, fundraising silent auctions can generate much-needed revenue and strengthen donor relationships. To determine these target metrics, review past event results. Procure auction items.

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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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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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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

AUGUST 1, 2024

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. Invite your potential donors to your event! Give them time: Send letters well in advance of your event. This extra information can make a big difference.

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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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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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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 16, 2022

Fundraising Events. Charity auctions (whether live, silent, virtual, or hybrid) are fundraising events in which guests bid to win auction items and packages. These are highly engaging events that lay the groundwork for long-term engagement with donors. Auction item procurement. Coordinate logistics of the event .

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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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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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Qgiv

JUNE 9, 2021

If you lead a nonprofit, you know how important your fundraising events are. A fundraising event is the best way to engage with donors, garner support for your mission, and meet your revenue targets. But one question you might find yourself frequently asking is “What kind of fundraising event should we host next?”.

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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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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. Procure a great prize.

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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

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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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 29, 2023

From silent auctions to live events, the planning process can seem overwhelming. In this article we will answer this in 3 parts + running the event: Fill the event with auction catalog Fill the the seats Fill the hearts Auction fundraisers are really event fundraisers. Start with a compelling procurement letter.

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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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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 16, 2022

Fundraising Events. Charity auctions (whether live, silent, virtual, or hybrid) are fundraising events in which guests bid to win auction items and packages. These are highly engaging events that lay the groundwork for long-term engagement with donors. Auction item procurement. Coordinate logistics of the event .

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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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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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Grant Training Center

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Win strategies are devised, value propositions are offered, the science case is conceptualized, solutions are engineered, graphical depictions of funder visions are created, and win themes and discriminators are sprinkled throughout the proposal – all carefully developed from the issues surrounding the procurement.

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Greater Giving

JULY 5, 2023

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%). It was found that most volunteers also have a 3-5 year retention with organizations, indicating a strong level of commitment.

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Greater Giving

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

The webinar began with a poll that showed more than half of attendees are holding hybrid events —a combination of an in-person auction with an online auction. Before you dive into soliciting silent auction item donations, set up your procurement goals. 3 6% of attendees said they are holding an in-person auction only.

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