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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. This allows for more flexibility at the end of a grant award period.

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Must-Have Members of Your Nonprofit’s Fundraising Team

Greater Giving

As it’s estimated that the cost of acquiring a new donor is five times that of retaining a current donor, it’s essential to have a dedicated staff member planning how to engage donors and keep them interested in your nonprofit’s mission and activities. When filling this role, look for someone with a wealth of event planning experience.

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How to Run a Silent Auction: 11 Essential Planning Steps

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To run a silent auction, you’ll need to plan many logistics, such as how guests will bid on items, what items you’re procuring, and how you’ll process donations. In addition to your fundraising tools, in-person venue, and auction entertainment, you must consider the price of procuring items and paying staff. Procure auction items.

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What is a 50/50 Raffle and How Does it Work?

CauseVox

The difference is with a 50/50 raffle, you can skip the prize procurement process. For example, if you sold 1,000 tickets at $5 each ($5,000 jackpot), your organization retains half of the proceeds ($2,500) and the winner takes home the other half ($2,500). The higher the total pool, the more the winner gets.

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3 Ways Nonprofits Can Run Smoother Events

DonorSnap

You will often need volunteers to help with event planning, procuring auction items , and helping run your event. This can help nurture your volunteers and retain them. Find Volunteers Great volunteers can be the lifeblood of your nonprofit events. It is worthwhile to invest in building a volunteer program at your nonprofit.

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Nonprofit Events: 3 Simple Tips for Smooth Operations

DonorSnap

You will often need volunteers to help with event planning, procuring auction items , and helping run your event. This can help nurture your volunteers and retain them. Find Volunteers Great volunteers can be the lifeblood of your nonprofit events. It is worthwhile to invest in building a volunteer program at your nonprofit.

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Silent Auction Baskets: 5 Tips to Create Unique Gifts

Get Fully Funded

In most cases, the smaller and lower in value an auction item is, the easier it will be for your nonprofit to procure. Leverage Your Nonprofit’s Partnerships According to the fundraising experts at Winspire , how you procure auction items is just as important as what items you procure.