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5 Tips for Securing Appealing Nonprofit Auction Items

Greater Giving

However, effective procurement requires a strategic approach so you can use your nonprofit’s resources wisely and maximize the amount of event funding you can put toward your mission. One critical success factor in planning an engaging auction is securing high-quality, unique items that appeal to your target audience.

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Bridging gaps and weaving networks: The vital work of place-based intermediaries

Candid

Propeller facilitated equitable procurement processes in the green infrastructure sector, connecting BIPOC-owned businesses with key agencies like the Sewerage and Water Board. Through education and relationship building, the PBI showed how strategic partnerships can drive systems change.

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12 Donation Request Letter Templates to Help Raise More

Qgiv

Auctions are great opportunities to raise significant funds for your organization, but procuring auction items can be tricky. Your goal should be to procure appealing items that encourage attendees to bid. Manage auction events, from item procurement to bidding and checkout. Send donation requests via email and texts.

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EMS and Homeland Security Provide Us with Important Safeguards

GrantNews

The funding supports programs and projects in the areas of safety, education, the environment, and community resilience in the wake of natural disasters. The funding covers equipment, supplies, maintenance, repairs, education programs, and direct aid to fire victims. 5,000 to bereaved families of fallen first responders.

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How to Run a Silent Auction: 11 Essential Planning Steps

Qgiv

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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The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1)

Center for Major Gifts

Analyzed the Bill Directly Using AI We procured the full legislative text and ran it through three separate AI systems—each tasked with analyzing the document twice for clarity, contradictions, and key takeaways. Fundraiser mantra … lead with mission, follow with tax – or watch the biggest checks vanish.

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Pankey New CFO At Americares

The NonProfit Times

He oversees all aspects of Americares financial management, including planning, budgeting, forecasting, procurement, treasury, investments, accounting, grants and financial reporting, according to a statement from the organization. Bruce Pankey is the new chief financial officer and treasurer of Americares in Stamford, Connecticut.