Greater Giving

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Robust fundraising software streamlines much more than fundraiser-specific tasks like item procurement for an auction or event ticketing for a gala. Fundraising software stores donation records and event revenue information to help you calculate public support.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Donation request letters, whether sent via email or direct mail, are one of the most effective ways to reach donors and solicit gifts. However, its not enough to simply send the same appeal to your entire supporter base and ask them to donate. Well cover: What is a donation request letter? How do you write a fundraising letter?

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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. 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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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 16, 2022

Online Donations. At a silent auction, your nonprofit displays items and packages on tables for guests to bid on, either by writing amounts on paper bid sheets or by using Mobile Bidding software. Nonprofits that use Mobile Bidding software over bid sheets typically see a higher number of bids and silent auction proceeds.

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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. To implement these additional steps, you’ll need access to the best silent auction software for your event.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 3, 2009

Join technology consultant Zac Mutrux and TechSoup Global's Kami Griffiths to learn what to watch out for when obtaining computer software. An easy-to-read chart will be included which compares options for obtaining discounted or donated software for your nonprofit. Thursday March 12, 11:00 a.m.

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Start with more items on your list than you’ll actually need (you probably won’t procure all of them). Review your initial list and ask yourself if any of your current supporters might be able to donate these types of items to your auction. Then, you can narrow down your list based on what’s available. Consider your current supporters.

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Greater Giving

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Bring in some additional donations toward the end of your event, and add a great pop of excitement to the finale of any fundraiser. Every paddle raised is one donation to the cause. After you find your winner you’ll record a donation for each bidder number collected in your event management software.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 24, 2012

The Microsoft Software Donation Program is one of the most popular with nonprofits and libraries here at TechSoup Global. If you're new to the donation program or just haven't yet taken advantage of the availability of Microsoft's donated software products, join us for a free webinar this Thursday, September 27 at 11 a.m.

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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. How can charity auction software help? Which items should you procure, and how? A silent auction can also take place with mobile software. Virtual auction.

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Greater Giving

MAY 21, 2025

However, there are plenty of other types of donations your nonprofit can benefit from. In-kind donations are one such essential gift category that your charitable organization may be overlooking. If youre interested in accepting in-kind donations at your nonprofit but arent sure how to start, look no further than this guide.

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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

AUGUST 30, 2024

TIP: Greater Giving Event Software will help you easily track all the details related to an event, making the creating of a great case study easier than ever before! Whether guests donated or not, ask what motivated their decision. Then, pair these honest opinions with the hard data you compiled to see the bigger picture.

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Greater Giving

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Explore what makes an item “high-yield,” how to identify potential high-yield items, and get tips for procuring and maximizing the value of each item in your auction. Boosting the Revenue Potential of Charity Auction Packages Simply procuring high-yield items isn’t enough—you can also employ strategies to maximize their revenue potential: 1.

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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?

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 16, 2022

Online Donations. At a silent auction, your nonprofit displays items and packages on tables for guests to bid on, either by writing amounts on paper bid sheets or by using Mobile Bidding software. Nonprofits that use Mobile Bidding software over bid sheets typically see a higher number of bids and silent auction proceeds.

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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. Creating an item donation form (online or print) to record what’s been committed and who donated it. Creating an auction catalog.

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CauseVox

APRIL 29, 2021

This exhaustive list should include: All individual donations (including major gifts) procured by Direct mail Online fundraising Special/in-person fundraisers Phone solicitations Membership fees Corporate sponsorships Company matches Grants Sale of items/services. See this article for more tips on calculating your 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. Procure auction items. If this seems like a tall order, don’t fret!

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Big Fundraising Ideas

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Your school relies on donations to power extracurricular opportunities, educational resources, scholarships, and more. However, fundraising for your school year-round comes with challenges, from effectively getting the word out about your events and campaigns to facilitating a smooth donation process online.

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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.

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The Fundraising Coach

JULY 31, 2023

When it comes to key fundraising events for your nonprofit, auctions can be a highly effective avenue for increasing donations to your cause. Between engaging your in-person and remote audiences, procuring appealing items, and smoothly conducting bidding, your nonprofit has a lot of planning and work ahead of itself.

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Greater Giving

JULY 25, 2024

Auction Management: Track package procurement, bids, sales, and payments from our cloud based software. Mobile Giving and Mobile Bidding : Accept donations and bids easily through mobile devices. Pond, Principal Consultant , offering valuable insights and best practices to elevate your sponsorship and in-kind donations.

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OneCause

JANUARY 31, 2024

Try a text-to-donate blitz event! Event planning or auction software. Auction item procurement. The best way to manage this data is to integrate your event fundraising software with your nonprofit CRM so that all data flows seamlessly into your donor database. Have a strong volunteer base? Database full of text-givers?

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Greater Giving

JUNE 23, 2022

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. Limit permissions so procurement volunteers can enter donated items, but not risk interference with any other area of event planning.

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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. After all, even if you have a wide network of supporters before your campaign, they’re unlikely to donate if they aren’t interested in participating in your fundraiser.

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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. You’ll only need to procure 12-15 items to keep the auction a reasonable length, but all of your prizes should be high-value to maximize your event’s fundraising potential.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 8, 2021

Beyond the items your supporters will take home, the charity auction software you use will be the true backbone of your event. Invest in auction software that offers features like real-time bidding with a mobile and web-based interface. Need auction software that makes item management and bidding easy? Request a demo.

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Qgiv

JUNE 4, 2021

25+ Virtual Fundraising Ideas to Try Out Best Virtual Fundraising Strategies Virtual Fundraising Software: Our Top Picks. Several even reported that virtual events helped them reach new donors and raise more donations than their previous in-person events did! Ask For In-Kind Donations. Send Donors A Fun At-home Activity.

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Qgiv

JUNE 29, 2021

All you need to do for an outdoors-themed auction is procure outdoorsy-related items. This type of auction involves participants donating a couple of items on their own to be auctioned off to other attendees. You can either ask for a specific category of items or let your supporters donate all different types of in-kind items.

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