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. Cater to different budgets: Not all attendees may have the financial means to bid on high-end items.

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Candid

MAY 18, 2023

This in-kind donation allows nonprofits to promote their brand, programs, volunteer opportunities, and fundraisers online using the Google Ads platform. As an example, let’s put ourselves in the shoes of someone looking to learn more about donating to nonprofits that support children in need.

Grants

Greater Giving

JUNE 18, 2024

The logistics person needs to take a high level view: Generates the budget. Behind-the-Scenes Heroes Procurement Powerhouse In order to hold a successful auction, you need a stock of highly prized items. This team: Holds a procurement brainstorming party to identify items to target for donation. Appoints committee chairs.

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Greater Giving

AUGUST 30, 2024

Review your planning materials, budget, marketing collateral, attendance data, event photos, and any other documentation you have. Whether guests donated or not, ask what motivated their decision. Compiling a financial report for the event is crucial, but it’s just the beginning. Did they think the event represented your mission well?

Metrics

Greater Giving

JULY 13, 2022

Getting donations for your nonprofit fundraising can feel overwhelming. Use our 6-step plan to get auction item donations for your next fundraiser. You’re trying to figure out how to get auction items donated for your nonprofit fundraiser. That’s where auction procurement comes in. Before you begin.

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Greater Giving

MAY 17, 2024

You can use this as a stewardship event (free) , or raise revenue off of ticket sales, a few special auction packages and a special appeal explaining how donations support your mission. Tips for Successful Wine Procurement Start early! Wine Makers This can include wineries/wine tasting rooms/wine bars/wine retail shops, etc.

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CauseVox

JULY 11, 2022

For Invest In Kids, corporate sponsors provided both financial support and product donations to be used as prizes. Always make the ask but offer to customize it based on the company’s budget and needs. For their event, Invest in Kids regularly encouraged participants to submit their donations for corporate matching.

Fundraising

Greater Giving

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Determine Your Fundraising Goal and Budget Set clear fundraising goal s to motivate participants, sponsors, and donors. Outline a budget that includes the venue, food, decor, and any prizes or trophies. Local businesses can donate items or services, which is a win-win for fundraising and community involvement.

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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? A charity auction is a fundraising event in which supporters bid on donated items and packages. Item procurement.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 3, 2009

If you play a role in software procurement at your nonprofit organization, whether that is picking out the software to be ordered, approving software expenses, or placing orders for software, you won't want to miss this informative presentation. Thursday March 12, 11:00 a.m. Space is limited, so click here to register.

Software

Greater Giving

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

One key element that can elevate your fundraising game is leveraging in-kind donations. 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. Understanding In-Kind Donations What are In Kind Donations?

Donation

CauseVox

APRIL 29, 2021

If you need guidance, work with whoever’s in charge of finances to get a copy of the budget. For example, if your total operating budget is $250,500 and you have $25,000 in government grants, $20,000 in foundation grants, and another $50,000 in pledges already committed, you must raise an additional $155,500 through other fundraisers.

Calendar

Qgiv

APRIL 10, 2021

Food Donation Request Letter. In this role, your business would provide [service or donation amount], and in turn we would promote your company as the event’s official sponsor. Alternatively, your team could provide [service or donation amount] in your role as our sponsor. Corporate Sponsorship Letter. Church Sponsorship Letter.

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Greater Giving

JULY 2, 2024

Gazala Uradnik, founder of GFS Events , joined us to talk about event budgeting, revenue producers, and how to make the most of each of your revenue channels. Analyze your budget You’re looking for the highest return on investment with your expenses, which might mean making changes you haven’t considered before to bring in a higher ROI.

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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. Determining the auction budget. Procure auction items. If this seems like a tall order, don’t fret!

Fundraising

Greater Giving

MAY 9, 2024

More than 80% of all volunteers in the nonprofit world donate to the causes they care about. Assign one person to decor and give them a budget. Find out what supplies you can get donated and task someone with soliciting them: wine, food, office supplies, or signage. Look for quality items that will sell.

Fundraising

Greater Giving

JUNE 29, 2022

This includes everything from budget to venue, guest list to guest RSVPs (responses). 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. Bundling donated items into packages/lots.

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Fundly

JUNE 20, 2024

For example: Individuals can donate, make in-kind gifts, participate in community service projects , and spread the word about causes they care about. Companies can give to nonprofits , plan team volunteering activities, organize donation drives, and match the donations their employees make. Set a goal and budget.

Goals

Greater Giving

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Before you dive into soliciting silent auction item donations, set up your procurement goals. Setting A Silent Auction Item Budget NOTE: Items typically sell for 60% of the total item value, so once you’ve created your budget and fundraising goal, calculate what total item value you’ll need to solicit in order to reach those goals.

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DoJiggy

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Broad Appeal: Who can resist the allure of possibly getting a high-end bottle of fine wine for a fraction of its price while making a donation? Wine Pull Instructions for Dummies Here are the basic steps to planning a wine draw fundraiser: Procure a grouping of wines through donations or purchases. Budgeting: Plan your expenses.

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OneCause

JANUARY 31, 2024

Establish your fundraising event budget. Try a text-to-donate blitz event! Establish Your Fundraising Event Budget [/mk_fancy_title][vc_column_text]While fundraising events can be major money-makers, let’s not forget that you’ll have to invest some of your own capital in order to make the event happen. Entertainment.

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Qgiv

JUNE 9, 2021

Specifically, for organizations using our Qgiv peer-to-peer platform, we saw the mean donation amount of $87.46 They oversee activities and play a large role in determining how you spend your budget and the goals you set. A supply drive works great for organizations that need supplies like food donations, office supplies, and more!

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Greater Giving

JUNE 23, 2022

Limit permissions so procurement volunteers can enter donated items, but not risk interference with any other area of event planning. If you’re a current Greater Giving client, you can grant every volunteer access to the event software on a basis you feel comfortable with. Tips and Tricks for Running an Event Committee.

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Fundly

MAY 18, 2021

While there are many quick and easy fundraisers to choose from, our favorites include crowdfunding and online donation tools that can maximize donations. When choosing your fundraising ideas, be sure to consider campaigns that match your team’s fundraising budget. What are the most profitable fundraising ideas?

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Pamela Grow

JULY 24, 2024

Plus, they have the potential to raise thousands of dollars for your mission through winning bids on items, entry fees, and additional donations made during the event. Your team will need to manage many moving parts, budget carefully, and stay organized to achieve your event fundraising goal. Seeking out nonprofit discounts.

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Greater Giving

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Luckily, Nicole Bennett of Perry Consulting joined us recently to discuss some silent auction ideas and offered great advice about how to devise an auction budget, and delved into what type of items to solicit. Silent Auction Ideas to Maximize Bids and Revenue Nicole reminded us that items rarely sell for their full declared item value.

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