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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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Survey Insights: Trends in Auction Item Procurement

Greater Giving

Key Takeaways from Greater Giving’s Q3 Nonprofit Trends Survey on Auction Item Procurement At Greater Giving, we aim to empower nonprofits with the tools and insights needed to maximize fundraising success. These findings can help you fine-tune your auction item procurement process and achieve better outcomes at your next event.

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4 Tips for Organizing a Nonprofit Auction That Drives Impact

Pamela Grow

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. It can feature as many items as your team can procure—often 100 or more—and these prizes should vary in value to accommodate different participants’ budgets.

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Make It or Break It in This Exciting Auction Game

Greater Giving

Procure two similar auction items and a consolation prize. Want to bring some pizzazz to your live auction? Look no further than the “Make It or Break It” Auction Game! Looking for more fun auction ideas to boost your revenue? This interactive game is a fantastic way to give your live auction a little energy boost! How do guests play it?

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How to Kickoff Your Federal Grant Project

RBW Strategy

Adequate technology or systems to manage the grant and track key elements like expenses, deadlines, procurement requirements, and other items. Depending on the size of the organization, this could include more than one role for one person. Knowledge about how to administer the grant and the rules that need to be followed. The answer is no.

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Untangling the New Uniform Grant Guidance

RBW Strategy

Procurement and Modified Total Direct Cost (MTDC) Thresholds Increase (§200.313(e)(1), §200.314): Upon closeout of a federal grant award, recipients can retain, sell, or dispose of supplies and/or equipment at a threshold level of $10,000 instead of $5,000. What is OMB’s Intended Outcome?

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The Power of a Proactive Procurement Chair

Greater Giving

When it comes to organizing a successful fundraising event, one key position often stands out—the Procurement Chair. Let’s delve into the responsibilities, strategies, and impact of the Procurement Chair in making your event a roaring success. The Procurement Chair develops an item donation form that serves as a tracking tool.