DoJiggy

MAY 20, 2025

The raffle ticket price should be high enough to reflect the value of the prize and raise the funds needed, but it shouldnt be so high that few will buy a ticket. Youll need to raise more funds to reach the same goal with a 50/50 cash pot. Therefore, it is crucial to strategically price raffle tickets to maximize fundraising potential.

Goals

Greater Giving

JULY 16, 2025

Whether your nonprofit wants to obtain more funding to address overhead costs , increase its budget for a fundraising event, or simply deliver higher-quality programs to beneficiaries, sponsorships can bring the support you need. However, a small business might not have a significant amount of funds to give.

Proposal

Greater Giving

MAY 21, 2024

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.

Procurement

Grant Training Center

MARCH 8, 2023

Equally, leadership training has become increasingly significant for those who need to be successful at managing and implementing grants, for their leadership skills will have an important effect on their teams and their ongoing efforts to continue procuring external funding. These include: 1.

Mentor

Grant Training Center

JUNE 17, 2024

In recent months, several trends have emerged in the landscape of grant procurement, reflecting both ongoing challenges and new opportunities. Advances in data analytics and artificial intelligence that enable funding agencies to better assess the potential impact and feasibility of grant proposals, leading to more informed decision-making.

Funding

Grant Training Center

AUGUST 10, 2020

The pool of funds available for grants in the US is steadily shrinking given that funding is similar from year to year, and those funds are not keeping up with inflation and labor costs. Universally, an institution that succeeds in its external funding efforts is one that develops a culture for grant procurement.

Funding

Grant Professionals Association

JULY 18, 2023

It is no surprise that with all the fast-moving federal funding that has been distributed over the past few years, those who receive federal awards may not be aware of all of the rules pertaining to award management. When it comes to post-award grants management, a huge focus area (and an area ripe with single audit findings) is procurement.

Procurement

Pamela Grow

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

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.

Procurement

Grant Training Center

AUGUST 21, 2023

Research Proficiency: Successful grant writing involves thorough research to understand funding opportunities and tailor proposals to specific requirements. Innovation and Creativity: Developing unique and innovative proposals to secure funding highlights your creativity and problem-solving abilities.

Grant Writing

Greater Giving

DECEMBER 16, 2024

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.

Software

Blackbaud

APRIL 23, 2024

Here are some of the internal controls your grantees should have: Formal Written Policies and Procedures You want to make sure your grantees have documented and defined ways of managing and tracking the funds they receive. What are your procurement standards? Do you have tiered approvals for different amounts?

Grant

Blackbaud

AUGUST 20, 2024

Whether you want to hear about product updates like automated payments and AI or brush up on fund accounting best practices, you don’t want to miss these bbcon 2024 financial management sessions. Are you ready to really understand how to get the most actionable data out of your fund accounting system?

Finance

Greater Giving

AUGUST 24, 2023

Enhance Revenue with a Fixed Price Wine Pull A fixed-price wine pull presents a fantastic opportunity to generate more funds for your fundraiser. Hosting a Pre-Event Wine Tasting If procuring donations is challenging, consider hosting a pre-event wine tasting with your team members.

Fundraising

Greater Giving

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Set a meeting early with your auctioneer to discuss what items you have procured, and they can offer strategic guidance on what belongs in the live auction , or what might be better suited to the silent auction. Benefit Auctioneers who work with nonprofits have specific skills to generate successful Special Appeals and Fund-A-Needs.

IT

Greater Giving

OCTOBER 18, 2022

A Paddle Drop usually occurs after the auction and Fund-A-Need elements of your program. Procure a great prize. Select a desirable donated item to set as the prize, or procure one specifically to be used in the Paddle Drop. The post Use a Paddle Drop to Raise More Money appeared first on Greater Giving Blog.

Procurement

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.

Procurement

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. Tips for Successful Wine Procurement Start early!

Fundraising

Greater Giving

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

How to Host a Successful Bowling Tournament Fundraiser: Basics, Revenue Ideas, and Decor Themes Bowling tournaments offer an interactive way to bring your community together while raising funds for a meaningful cause. Keeping expenses low will help maximize the funds raised for your cause.

Procurement

Greater Giving

MARCH 25, 2024

When written well, these will help you generate excitement, entice attendees to bid, and increase the funds you generate from your event. The post How To: Write Fundraising Auction Item Descriptions appeared first on Greater Giving Blog. Tips on how to write compelling auction item descriptions: 1.

Fundraising

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.

Fundraising

Grant Professionals Association

AUGUST 28, 2024

Securing funding is highly valuable, but being a grant professional often evokes one of the following responses while networking– a blank stare followed by “Oh,” or “I need a grant!”. Government agencies use NAICS codes to classify procurement documents and reach out to potential vendors that are aligned with their needs.

GPCI

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. This event is a vital source of funding that allows us to fulfill our mission.

Template

Qgiv

DECEMBER 13, 2024

I’m writing to ask you to team up as we [solve a problem or fund a project]. Churches raise funds for various reasons, from funding community outreach programs like food banks to supporting international trips. Be sure to tell them exactly how much you need to raise and how that funding will be used. By donating.

Template

Big Fundraising Ideas

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Use these best practices to shape your website into a powerful fundraising tool: Create a strong event landing page Streamline your donation form Generate quality blog content If you’re new to web design or looking to streamline your web content strategy, leverage a content management system (CMS) designed specifically for schools.

Fundraising

Grant Professionals Association

AUGUST 14, 2023

With the windfall of federal funds flowing down from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), new grant programs announcements are constantly popping up and shifting carefully planned annual funding strategies. The initial focus understandably falls on securing the funds.

Federal Grants

Greater Giving

MARCH 14, 2023

You’re not going to get rich off of a golf tournament fundraiser, but you can definitely use it as a way to raise funds for your organization. The post Why You Should Host A Golf Tournament Fundraiser appeared first on Greater Giving Blog. You can raise money and awareness at the same time.

Fundraising

OneCause

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Once you’ve procured all of the essentials for your stage, you might be wondering, “How do I put all this together?” This saves you time doing it yourself so that you can focus on other aspects of the auction, such as item procurement, and it also means a guarantee of quality.

Procurement

Qgiv

APRIL 10, 2021

You can also download these sponsorship letter templates to add to your fundraising arsenal at the end of this blog. This [season or time period], we’re aiming to raise [amount] to fund [project]. Don’t leave that funding on the table! However, contributions of [amount] would help us fund [sports-focused goal].

Template

Qgiv

APRIL 23, 2021

To run a silent auction , you’ll need to plan many logistical pieces and discuss different considerations, such as how guests will bid on items, what the items you’re procuring are, and how you’ll process donations. Procure auction items. Contact local blogs or even the Chamber of Commerce to promote your event.

Fundraising

Greater Giving

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

By receiving goods and services without the associated monetary cost, nonprofits can allocate their budget more effectively, directing funds towards critical programs and initiatives. Crafting an Irresistible Auction Securing High-Value Items Reach out to local businesses and community members to procure high-value items for your auction.

Donation

Greater Giving

JUNE 29, 2022

Auction Procurement Committee. Here are just some of the roles and responsibilities that need to be delegated to members of the auction committee: Generating leads for item procurement. This can include: A separate item procurement committee, responsible for generating donation leads and cultivating potential donors.

Procurement

Greater Giving

MAY 21, 2025

Usually, youll use funds secured from fundraising, grants, or other revenue streams to purchase these items. With a reliable supply of in-kind gifts, you can save your liquid funds for programs, services, and capacity-building projects. Get your leadership on board and dive right in!

Donation

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. Fund-a-Need, Raffle, and “Buy Now” Options : Provide multiple ways for guests to contribute. of event proceeds.

Software

Assel Grant Services

OCTOBER 6, 2024

However, if you can convince donors and funders that your program is effective and efficient, you’ll be more competitive for future funding. Funders have a limited amount of dollars to award and, therefore, want to fund effective projects. You can find other blog posts in this series here.

Budget

Assel Grant Services

JULY 14, 2024

Mission Creep Organizations often see grant funding as an opportunity to launch a new program. The GPA code of ethics requires all solicitation materials are “accurate and correctly reflect” the organization’s mission and use of funds. The ethical considerations depend on which came first – the chicken or the egg.

Ethics

Greater Giving

JULY 25, 2024

In this blog post, we’ll explore key strategies to transform your fundraising event into a gold medal performance. Is it to raise funds for a specific program, increase donor awareness, or cultivate donor relationships? Auction Management: Track package procurement, bids, sales, and payments from our cloud based software.

Fundraising

Assel Grant Services

MAY 6, 2024

Here are the circumstances that may trigger an audit requirement: Federal, state, and local government contracts may require an audit as part of the nonprofit’s contract for funding. Nonprofits spending $750,000 or more of federal (or federal pass-through) funds in a year must complete a Single Audit. How Do I Find an Auditor?

GPC