Greater Giving

MAY 17, 2024

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. Wine Makers This can include wineries/wine tasting rooms/wine bars/wine retail shops, etc.

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

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Selfish Giving

DECEMBER 22, 2017

Then, earlier this week, I ran across a post on the Walmart Blog on the retailer's work with WAA to help transport 100,000 wreaths to national cemeteries across the country. WAA has a conflict of interest policy, with any Worcester-related board members recusing themselves from decisions related to the wreath procurement contract.

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CauseVox

JULY 11, 2022

Procuring prizes for your peer-to-peer campaign doesn’t have to break your budget. For the Jane-A-Thon, Invest In Kids was able to secure larger prizes by partnering with a sports retailer who offered them items that were on brand with their event. It allowed donors to double their gift (and put them closer to winning bigger prizes).

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CauseVox

MAY 16, 2022

Auction procurement may be a challenge : Many organizations rely on auctions to generate excitement for in-person events. Due to the pandemic, however, retailers may not be able to fulfill procurement requests. When raising funds virtually, avoid Text to Give : Text To Give involves too many steps for the donor.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 29, 2023

So many retailers, local businesses, entertainment venues, sports teams will make a donation to help! Start with a compelling procurement letter. Use these tips in an appeal just as you would in a procurement letter. Seek out donations that will be of interest to your audience. What impact are you making on the community?

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 8, 2021

However, while planning out the technical details of your auction, don’t forget that your auction will center around the items you procure for your guests to bid on. While it may be nice to have a multitude of expensive gift baskets for guests to bid on, don’t stress yourself out trying to procure big-ticket items for every single basket.

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