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

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.

Software

Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 16, 2022

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. Auction item procurement.

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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.

Software

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. Close bidding.

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

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

Greater Giving

OCTOBER 18, 2022

After you find your winner you’ll record a donation for each bidder number collected in your event management software. 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. How do I hold a Paddle Drop? First, set a donation amount.

Procurement

Blackbaud

APRIL 23, 2024

What are your procurement standards? But for younger organizations, you may need to guide them on how to use their fund accounting software to automate these controls or set them up with a mentor organization to help establish them. These internal controls provide consistency and security. How do you track time and effort?

Grant

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! 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.

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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

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

Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 16, 2022

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. Auction item procurement.

Procurement

DonorSnap

MARCH 28, 2024

You will often need volunteers to help with event planning, procuring auction items , and helping run your event. Invest in Auction Software Auctions make a great addition to your nonprofit events and can boost fundraising to the next level. It is worth investing in a good CRM and Auction Software to help manage your nonprofit events.

Procurement

DonorSnap

MARCH 28, 2024

You will often need volunteers to help with event planning, procuring auction items , and helping run your event. Invest in Auction Software Auctions make a great addition to your nonprofit events and can boost fundraising to the next level. It is worth investing in a good CRM and Auction Software to help manage your nonprofit events.

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

DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

AUGUST 5, 2022

Understand budgets, procurement policies, and financial statements to build a useable and accurate project budget and track all grant expenditures. Figure out the variety of platforms and software used to create and submit grant proposals for a variety of funders – even when the platform is new and does not work for anyone (i.e.,

Grant Writing

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. Print communications came in second place, with 19% saying it was the most influential channel. Explain your mission. How does it help them make a difference?

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CauseVox

MAY 31, 2022

Since you’re not having to handle physical tickets or procure a prize, you can allocate this time on marketing! Our software can be applied to other types of raffles or a silent auction. A raffle is unequivocally a great fundraising tool for any nonprofit. That’s why we want to introduce you to the concept of a 50/50 raffle.

Procurement

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. What is event stage design? Reception Drinks.

Procurement

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! Let’s dive in!

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. Entering donations and item donors into an event software or database. Using event software to gather guest payments and streamline checkout.

Procurement

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. “If you don’t know where you are going; you will end up someplace else.”.

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Greater Giving

MAY 21, 2025

Office equipment and technology : Nonprofits can supply their offices with equipment and supplies from in-kind donors, from desks to computers to certain nonprofit software solutions. Auction items: Auction item procurement can be complicated, as you need to balance value with audience appeal while keeping upfront costs low.

Donation

Greater Giving

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Auction Item Donations: Elevate Your Event Note: You can add In-Kind Donations as a payment form in the Greater Giving Software to keep track of these gifts. Crafting an Irresistible Auction Securing High-Value Items Reach out to local businesses and community members to procure high-value items for your auction.

Donation

Greater Giving

JULY 25, 2024

Auction Management: Track package procurement, bids, sales, and payments from our cloud based software. Here are the essential elements: The Best Fundraising Events Have Clear Goals and Objectives Defining clear goals and objectives is the cornerstone of a successful fundraising event. Who are you trying to reach?

Fundraising

The Fundraising Coach

JULY 31, 2023

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. Follow these essential guidelines to kickstart the planning process: Invest in powerful auction software. Invest in powerful auction software.

Fundraising

Big Fundraising Ideas

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

You’ve set up an event committee, procured the right items, and developed your program agenda. 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.

Fundraising

OneCause

JANUARY 31, 2024

Event planning or auction software. [Event-ebook-top] There are plenty of ways to raise money, but one of the most popular (and let’s face it: fun!) ways to bring in fundraising dollars and engage supporters is the time-tested fundraising event. Will weather impact your event? Does your cause have a specific demographic? Invitations.

Fundraising

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. This can save an immense amount of time!

Fundraising

Fundly

MAY 18, 2021

Using software like Double the Donation’s matching gift database , donors can discover their eligibility status and take the next steps toward matching gifts with ease. Procure charity auction items from local businesses with the goal of getting as many items donated for as close to nothing as possible.

Fundraising

Pamela Grow

JULY 24, 2024

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. It can feature as many items as your team can procure—often 100 or more—and these prizes should vary in value to accommodate different participants’ budgets.

Procurement

Tech Soup

OCTOBER 3, 2017

Frank says, "Most of our enterprise software is procured via TechSoup, which makes it affordable to license so many servers! We do not have to make do with weak, low-budget software." About the Museum. Norman Rockwell is one of the great iconic painters and illustrators of American life in the 20th century.

IT

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.

Pass-Through

Qgiv

JUNE 4, 2021

25+ Virtual Fundraising Ideas to Try Out Best Virtual Fundraising Strategies Virtual Fundraising Software: Our Top Picks. It looks like virtual fundraising is here to stay! And, we know a lot more about how to host virtual events and engage an online audience than we did last year. Send Donors A Fun At-home Activity.

Fundraising

Qgiv

JUNE 29, 2021

All you need to do for an outdoors-themed auction is procure outdoorsy-related items. For a fun mix of auction items, you can collect a mix of new items related to the collectible type and more unique memorabilia. This might even help you bring in more dollars and meet new prospects who’ve never heard of your mission! Pet-themed Auction.

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