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5 Tips for Securing Appealing Nonprofit Auction Items

Greater Giving

For many nonprofits, a live or silent auction is the pinnacle of their fundraising event calendar. 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.

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Summer Fundraising Committee Tips for a Successful Fall Event

Greater Giving

These seven actionable committee planning tips will help your nonprofit make the most of the summer months and maximize impact when the big day arrives. While things may feel quieter during July and August, now is the time to lay the foundation that will set your fall fundraising event on fire.

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The Event Fundraising Blueprint: What Every Nonprofit Needs to Know

Community Boost

Navigating sending procurement letters and requesting donations can be intimidating, but we want to take the anxiety out of the process for you. Fill Their Hearts So youve made your plans, your team is organized, youve sent your procurement letters and collected the items for bidding – now its time to seal the deal!

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12 Donation Request Letter Templates to Help Raise More

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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. By personalizing your donation letters, your nonprofit can increase fundraising revenue and develop long-lasting supporter relationships.

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

Candid

The nonprofit sector is increasingly invested in equitable philanthropy and community-driven initiatives for social impact. Propeller facilitated equitable procurement processes in the green infrastructure sector, connecting BIPOC-owned businesses with key agencies like the Sewerage and Water Board. We celebrate that.

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How to Run a Silent Auction: 11 Essential Planning Steps

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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. Always consult a tax professional or legal advisor before acting on these provisions.

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