DoJiggy

MAY 20, 2025

Fundraising raffles are one of the easiest, best ways to raise money for nonprofits, but strategic pricing strategies are required to make the most of these fundraisers. Only source prizes that you know you can obtain and have them secured before you run your raffle event to avoid confusion or issues with procurement.

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. So, let’s explore three tips for acquiring small business sponsors for your nonprofit.

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Greater Giving

OCTOBER 1, 2024

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. Where Do Nonprofits Find Auction Item Inspiration? Who Handles Auction Item Procurement?

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Candid

MAY 18, 2023

With billions of Google searches happening every day, nonprofits around the world use the Google Ad Grant program to connect with people looking to learn more about their cause. Through the Google Ad Grant program, qualifying nonprofits can receive up to $10,000 per month in free advertising spend on the Google Search Network.

Grants

Greater Giving

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Boosting revenue is critical for sustaining your nonprofits operations. Robust fundraising software streamlines much more than fundraiser-specific tasks like item procurement for an auction or event ticketing for a gala. These details are vital for summarizing fundraising data in easily accessible reports.

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Grant Professionals Association

JULY 18, 2023

When it comes to post-award grants management, a huge focus area (and an area ripe with single audit findings) is procurement. Procurement is the oversight process for ensuring compliance with applicable federal requirements related to subrecipient and contractual partnerships. First off, why is procurement so important?

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Pamela Grow

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

For many nonprofits, auctions can often feel taxing—without the right tools or practices in place, they can become burdensome—making it anything but sustainable for both your team and organization. Choose the right auction platform Without the right software or tools, your nonprofit could be missing out on some major revenue opportunities.

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CauseVox

MAY 16, 2022

Planning an event is a daunting task for most nonprofits. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, many nonprofit organizations have found success moving away from in-person fundraising towards virtual and hybrid options. Due to the pandemic, however, retailers may not be able to fulfill procurement requests.

Fundraising

Grant Training Center

AUGUST 21, 2023

Industry Relevance: If you’re applying for a job in a nonprofit, research, or academic setting, having grant writing expertise can demonstrate your understanding of funding processes and your ability to contribute to securing resources for the organization. appeared first on Grant Training Center Blog.

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Greater Giving

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

One of the greatest misconceptions about professional benefit auctioneers is that all of them suited for the nonprofit fundraising environment. But professional benefit auctioneers with nonprofit fundraiser experience offer more than that. The nonprofit fundraiser has a specific type of atmosphere. The Charity Event Experience.

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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. The Paddle Drop isn’t a new fundraising idea, but it’s one Auction Game that many nonprofit fundraisers aren’t using to its full potential! Procure a great prize. It can potentially raise a ton of extra money for your nonprofit.

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Selfish Giving

DECEMBER 22, 2017

12, about 900,000 sponsored wreaths were placed on the graves of veterans by a nonprofit called Wreaths Across America. Every wreath was purchased from the for-profit wreath company that created both the nonprofit and the annual event." Then, in 2015, the Wall Street Journal published an article that unnerved me.

Contracts

Blackbaud

APRIL 23, 2024

There are millions of wonderful nonprofit organizations working to make this world a better place. What are your procurement standards? Trust Your Grantees, But Verify The grand majority of the organizations that apply for funding are well-run, well-organized nonprofits that do great work. How do you track time and effort?

Grants

Qgiv

APRIL 10, 2021

For nonprofits, one thing is certain: securing sponsorships with allies in the for-profit world is one of the most important steps you can take on the path to reaching your fundraising goals. Without the contributions of key sponsors, your nonprofit risks being unable to raise the money it needs to achieve its mission. Organization.

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Greater Giving

JULY 13, 2022

Getting donations for your nonprofit fundraising can feel overwhelming. You’re trying to figure out how to get auction items donated for your nonprofit fundraiser. That’s where auction procurement comes in. Auction procurement is the process of finding items to auction off at the fundraising event.

Procurement

Greater Giving

AUGUST 30, 2024

Experience is the best teacher, and this is especially true for new nonprofit leaders. We’ll walk through the process using the example of a capital campaign fundraising event —an important fundraising event for any nonprofit looking to grow its long-term fundraising capacity. There’s no better teacher than experience.

Metrics

Blackbaud

AUGUST 20, 2024

There are several exciting times of the year for nonprofit finance professionals—budget season, audits, year-end close. Change is something nonprofit organizations, foundations, and schools understand all too well. The post What’s New and What’s Next: Why Your Finance Team Should Attend bbcon 2024 first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog.

Finance

Greater Giving

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Masterful Marketing Strategies for Auction Success For nonprofit professionals planning auction fundraising events, the art of marketing your packages effectively can make or break your event’s success. Why Auction Packages Matter Auction events remain one of the most engaging and profitable fundraising strategies for nonprofits.

Procurement

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. One important yet often overlooked aspect of nonprofit fundraising auctions is the auction item description.

Fundraising

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.

Procurement

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. With the right suite of tools, your nonprofit can make your next silent auction a success.

Software

Greater Giving

JULY 5, 2023

Key Findings on Board and Volunteer Engagement from the Greater Giving Q2 Survey of Nonprofits Download the PDF The success of nonprofit organizations heavily relies on the engagement and commitment of their board of directors and volunteers. Most boards meet on a monthly basis and serve for a period of 3-5 years.

Procurement

Greater Giving

MAY 21, 2025

Although financial gifts are vital to nonprofits ability to further their missions, many organizations focus solely on this type of support. However, there are plenty of other types of donations your nonprofit can benefit from. According to Jitasa , in-kind donations include any and all non-monetary donations to nonprofits or causes.

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Assel Grant Services

MAY 6, 2024

However, new or small nonprofits may wonder if an audit is really necessary. Understanding why an audit is helpful to a funder, how to find an auditor, and what to do if an audit seems unattainable can help small nonprofits plan. This report means the auditor thought they couldn’t issue a definitive opinion on the nonprofit.

GPC

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. Tell a Story Nonprofits have incredible stories to tell! This will help you tailor your message. Use your mission, impact, and history to create an emotional connection.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 13, 2024

According to the Global Trends in Giving report , 33% of nonprofit supporters in the United States and Canada say email is the communication tool that inspires them most to give. By personalizing your donation letters, your nonprofit can increase fundraising revenue and develop long-lasting supporter relationships.

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Tech Soup

MAY 29, 2013

series of acquisitions and mergers that began half a decade ago in order to procure more spectrum for their customers. the last things nonprofits need as you struggle with scarce resources. devices available to nonprofits for free each year through TechSoup’s Product Donation Program. Communication. As Internet service.

IT

Greater Giving

MARCH 14, 2023

It also happens to be one of the best fundraising opportunities for nonprofits. Fundraising golf tournaments are a great way to raise money for your nonprofit. Golf tournaments are a great way to raise money for your nonprofit. The post Why You Should Host A Golf Tournament Fundraiser appeared first on Greater Giving Blog.

Fundraising

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

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. How Nonprofits Use Silent Auction Fundraising. Procure auction items. If this seems like a tall order, don’t fret!

Fundraising

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.

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Greater Giving

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Delve into the world of in-kind donations, exploring what they are and how they can significantly benefit nonprofits, especially for those new to the art of fundraising. In-kind donations refer to non-monetary contributions made to a nonprofit organization. Understanding In-Kind Donations What are In Kind Donations?

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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

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. In this blog post, we’ll explore key strategies to transform your fundraising event into a gold medal performance.

Fundraising

Greater Giving

MAY 9, 2024

More than 80% of all volunteers in the nonprofit world donate to the causes they care about. Solicitation Committee Recruit volunteers for your auction item solicitation or procurement committee who are willing to go out and talk to people in the community and solicit donations.

Fundraising

Greater Giving

JULY 2, 2024

GFS events has planned hundreds of events and raised millions of dollars for nonprofits over the last twelve years. For example, auctions can be expensive to hold, and some nonprofit organizations think that translates to higher revenue. What makes an event profitable? But that isn’t always the case.

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