Greater Giving

DECEMBER 2, 2024

They’ll also handle any event-specific tasks—for example, they’ll oversee item procurement for auctions and book a golf course or venue for a golf tournament. As you read through this article, remember that though ideally, these roles will be filled by board or staff members, they can also be filled with loyal volunteers.

Fundraising

GiveSmart

MARCH 20, 2025

Raffles: Guests can purchase raffle tickets ahead of time and during the tournament for a chance to win appealing prizes procured from personal and business donations. Golfers will enjoy all the opportunities to let loose and have fun for a good cause while you enrich your event.

Fundraising

DoJiggy

MAY 20, 2025

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. 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.

Goals

Greater Giving

JULY 16, 2025

Here are a few examples: Auction items: To procure more items for upcoming auctions, partner with small businesses and ask for in-kind gifts of auction items. Although most nonprofits look toward large corporations for this type of partnership, small businesses are also worthwhile partners to pursue. in response to your proposal.

Proposal

The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

In addition to being an active board member for Common Impact, her experience includes leadership roles with Procure Impact , The Generosity Commission , The Giving Institute , The Association of Fundraising Professionals , and more, where she has contributed expertise in branding, fundraising, strategy, and governance.

Procurement

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. These findings can help you fine-tune your auction item procurement process and achieve better outcomes at your next event.

Procurement

Greater Giving

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Procure two similar auction items and a consolation prize. Want to bring some pizzazz to your live auction? Look no further than the “Make It or Break It” Auction Game! Looking for more fun auction ideas to boost your revenue? This interactive game is a fantastic way to give your live auction a little energy boost! How do guests play it?

IT

RBW Strategy

AUGUST 7, 2024

Adequate technology or systems to manage the grant and track key elements like expenses, deadlines, procurement requirements, and other items. Depending on the size of the organization, this could include more than one role for one person. Knowledge about how to administer the grant and the rules that need to be followed. The answer is no.

Federal Grants

CauseVox

JANUARY 2, 2025

The difference is with a 50/50 raffle, you can skip the prize procurement process. Kansas Advocates for Better Cares Raffle Ticketing Form via CauseVox) Marketing Your 50/50 Raffle Since youre not having to handle physical tickets or procure a prize, you can allocate this time to marketing! What Is A 50/50 Raffle? Its a win-win!

IT

Greater Giving

OCTOBER 19, 2023

When it comes to organizing a successful fundraising event, one key position often stands out—the Procurement Chair. Let’s delve into the responsibilities, strategies, and impact of the Procurement Chair in making your event a roaring success. The Procurement Chair develops an item donation form that serves as a tracking tool.

Procurement

RBW Strategy

JUNE 11, 2024

Procurement and Modified Total Direct Cost (MTDC) Thresholds Increase (§200.313(e)(1), §200.314): Upon closeout of a federal grant award, recipients can retain, sell, or dispose of supplies and/or equipment at a threshold level of $10,000 instead of $5,000. What is OMB’s Intended Outcome?

UEI

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. Ask your auctioneer about the auction games or activities they recommend, and what you need to make it possible.

IT

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?

Procurement

Greater Giving

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Once you understand what’s required for a successful auction—one that meets or exceeds its revenue goal—you can confidently set your procurement goals and define your event budget. Know your audience and tailor your auction items procurement to fit their interests and budget. Every calculation stems from this key number.

Procurement

Candid

MAY 18, 2023

How to get a Google Ad Grant for your nonprofit Now that you understand the basics of how the Ad Grant program works, it’s time to get started on the procurement process. If you already have an account, you can use it to procure your nonprofit’s Ad Grant. Enroll in Google for Nonprofits by creating an account.

Grants

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. In this post, we offer a definition and some cultural context to help. you understand what the debate is about, and how it may affect you and. your mission. We’ll start with some basic terminology. The wider the.

IT

Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 16, 2022

Auction item procurement. Procure auction items . When identifying the best items to procure, follow these top tips: Review your past auction’s performance. When identifying the best items to procure, follow these top tips: Review your past auction’s performance. Get creative with your procurement team!

Procurement

Greater Giving

JUNE 18, 2024

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. Develops a strategy for acquiring sponsors. Delivers the promised benefits to sponsors.

Fundraising

Pamela Grow

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

But there are some lesser-known benefits that can help your nonprofit skyrocket into success: In-kind donations: Ask sponsors for in-kind donations in your procurement letter , such as catering, venue space, or promotional materials, reducing your event costs and increasing the overall funds raised.

Procurement

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). As you procure your auction items, make sure you are recording a detailed description of each one, along with its estimated fair market value. Happy procuring, and good luck with your fundraising efforts! Good for you!

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

OCTOBER 18, 2022

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. This simple auction game is a great way to boost revenue at your nonprofit fundraising event. It’s a fun and easy way to make sure you’re not leaving any money on the table. How do I hold a Paddle Drop?

Procurement

Greater Giving

JULY 2, 2024

She suggested they refocus all that item solicitation and procurement time on getting sponsors and pledges prior to the event. Make it Make Cents: Challenging Conventional Fundraising Wisdom The first part in a two-part series about challenging conventional fundraising and focusing your efforts on making the most of your revenue potential.

IT

Greater Giving

AUGUST 24, 2023

Hosting a Pre-Event Wine Tasting If procuring donations is challenging, consider hosting a pre-event wine tasting with your team members. Partnering with Local Wineries Securing wine donations may appear time consuming, but partnering with local wineries can make it easier. Display information about the wines and their donors at the event.

Fundraising

Greater Giving

MAY 17, 2024

These are the folks who are great candidates to help you procure top-notch auction items for your event, or even donate to be part of the experience (dinner wine, tasting bar, gifts, etc.) Tips for Successful Wine Procurement Start early! Wine Makers This can include wineries/wine tasting rooms/wine bars/wine retail shops, etc.

Fundraising

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? As a nonprofit professional, you’ve probably heard that charity auctions are time-consuming. Which type of auction should you host?

Procurement

Grant Training Center

AUGUST 10, 2020

Universally, an institution that succeeds in its external funding efforts is one that develops a culture for grant procurement. Universally, an institution that succeeds in its external funding efforts is one that develops a culture for grant procurement.

Funding

AmpliFund

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

An ERP system serves as the backbone of an organization — integrating various business processes such as finance, human capital management , and procurement. The GMS then moves the data into the grant lifecycle so it is part of the grant object and can now be enhanced to create the required internal and external reporting. My recommendation.

Amplifund

Blackbaud

APRIL 23, 2024

What are your procurement standards? Depending on how your application is set up, you can add an open-ended question or discuss it during a follow-up conversation. Encourage Grantee Internal Controls All well-run organizations have standard best practices that employees follow. These internal controls provide consistency and security.

Grants

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. Boosting revenue is critical for sustaining your nonprofits operations. These details are vital for summarizing fundraising data in easily accessible reports.

Software

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.

Procurement

Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 6, 2017

These enabled the organization to procure high-quality, retired electronics from corporations; leverage automation to efficiently refurbish computers; and expand its distribution of refurbished IT equipment nationally at very low cost. PCs for People, as a leader in U.S. Here is its story. Humble Beginnings.

Procurement

Greater Giving

JULY 13, 2022

That’s where auction procurement comes in. Auction procurement is a process of finding donors who can give you items at no cost in exchange for publicity and recognition at your event. But before you begin asking around for donations, there are some steps that need taking first: What is auction procurement?

Procurement

Blackbaud

AUGUST 20, 2024

In the session Revolutionizing Accounts Payable with FENXT: Automated Workflows and AI Advancements , Heather Johnson, Brad Bonham, and Regina Okonkwo will explore the comprehensive procure-to-pay processes already at your fingertips as well as their vision for the future. Can’t Make It to Seattle? Join Us Virtually!

Finance

Greater Giving

AUGUST 14, 2023

To make your fundraiser truly remarkable, it’s essential to employ effective procurement strategies. Craft a Compelling Request Letter for Auction Items for School Fundraisers with a Due Date To kickstart your procurement efforts , prepare a well-crafted request letter addressed to potential donors in your community.

Procurement

Greater Giving

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Use auction categories like “Travel,” “Sports,” or “Dining” to focus your procurement efforts and create packages that align with donor interests. Explore Greater Giving’s Auction Item Procurement Guide to secure auction package tips that bring in big bids at your next event!

Procurement

Greater Giving

AUGUST 30, 2024

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. Collect Data and Details Start by gathering data and details about how the event came together and what it looked like on the day of.

Metrics