NonProfit PRO

MAY 28, 2024

Now more than ever, nonprofits are expected to do more with less, facing increased demands for services, efficiency, and impact reporting. With the right software, organizations can overcome these challenges, preventing staff burnout and decreased funding. Download the guide to learn more about the procurement process.

Procurement

Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 16, 2022

As a nonprofit professional, what you do matters. Nonprofits of all shapes and sizes are continuing to take advantage of charity auctions – a tried and true way of attracting a large audience, forging stronger donor connections, and generating a lot of revenue. The highest bid wins the item, and the nonprofit receives the proceeds.

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

Pamela Grow

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

For many nonprofits, auctions can often feel taxing—without the right tools or practices in place, they can become burdensome—making it anything but sustainable for both your team and organization. Choose the right auction platform Without the right software or tools, your nonprofit could be missing out on some major revenue opportunities.

Procurement

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

As a nonprofit professional, you’ve probably heard that charity auctions are time-consuming. 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? Virtual auction.

Procurement

Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 6, 2017

digital inclusion, is certainly one of the leading nonprofit PC refurbishers. PCs for People is a large nonprofit refurbishment program headquartered in Saint Paul, Minnesota. PCs for People is one of the few nonprofit refurbishers to obtain National Association for Information Destruction (NAID) AAA data sanitization certification.

Procurement

CauseVox

JANUARY 2, 2025

From school fundraisers to upscale galas, hosting a raffle is unequivocally a great fundraising tool for any nonprofit. The difference is with a 50/50 raffle, you can skip the prize procurement process. Oftentimes, nonprofits wont know how much theyll raise through a raffle until after the event. What Is A 50/50 Raffle?

IT

Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 16, 2022

As a nonprofit professional, what you do matters. Nonprofits of all shapes and sizes are continuing to take advantage of charity auctions – a tried and true way of attracting a large audience, forging stronger donor connections, and generating a lot of revenue. The highest bid wins the item, and the nonprofit receives the proceeds.

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! Wine or food baskets.

Procurement

Greater Giving

AUGUST 30, 2024

Experience is the best teacher, and this is especially true for new nonprofit leaders. 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. There’s no better teacher than experience.

Metrics

DonorSnap

MARCH 28, 2024

Event season is upon us and there are many ways nonprofits can help lighten the load that comes along with running successful events. From finding the right support to helpful tools, we have outlined three things nonprofits should do today to help run smoother events this year. Read more about securing event sponsors here.

Procurement

DonorSnap

MARCH 28, 2024

Event season is upon us and there are many ways nonprofits can help lighten the load that comes along with running successful events. From finding the right support to helpful tools, we have outlined three things nonprofits should do today to help run smoother events this year. Read more about securing event sponsors here.

Procurement

Greater Giving

OCTOBER 18, 2022

This simple auction game is a great way to boost revenue at your nonprofit fundraising event. The Paddle Drop isn’t a new fundraising idea, but it’s one Auction Game that many nonprofit fundraisers aren’t using to its full potential! Procure a great prize. It can potentially raise a ton of extra money for your nonprofit.

Procurement

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.

Donation

Blackbaud

APRIL 23, 2024

There are millions of wonderful nonprofit organizations working to make this world a better place. 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.

Grants

Greater Giving

JULY 13, 2022

Getting donations for your nonprofit fundraising can feel overwhelming. You’re trying to figure out how to get auction items donated for your nonprofit fundraiser. That’s where auction procurement comes in. Auction procurement is the process of finding items to auction off at the fundraising event.

Procurement

CauseVox

MAY 31, 2022

A raffle is unequivocally a great fundraising tool for any nonprofit. 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. That’s why we want to introduce you to the concept of a 50/50 raffle.

Procurement

Greater Giving

MAY 21, 2025

Although financial gifts are vital to nonprofits ability to further their missions, many organizations focus solely on this type of support. However, there are plenty of other types of donations your nonprofit can benefit from. According to Jitasa , in-kind donations include any and all non-monetary donations to nonprofits or causes.

Donation

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

Template

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. How Nonprofits Use Silent Auction Fundraising. Procure auction items. If this seems like a tall order, don’t fret!

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

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.

Procurement

Greater Giving

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

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. In-kind donations refer to non-monetary contributions made to a nonprofit organization. Understanding In-Kind Donations What are In Kind Donations?

Donation

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. Karrie has more than twenty years of experience in marketing and passion for helping nonprofits expand their reach, leading industry research, marketing strategy, and fundraising consulting initiative.

Fundraising

Greater Giving

JULY 25, 2024

Gold Medal Fundraising: How to Create a World-Class Fundraising Event Just as athletes train rigorously for peak performance, nonprofits must meticulously plan months ahead of time to execute world-class fundraising events. Auction Management: Track package procurement, bids, sales, and payments from our cloud based software.

Fundraising

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. Happy Fundraising!!

Calendar

Big Fundraising Ideas

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

You’ve set up an event committee, procured the right items, and developed your program agenda. Remember that the top school, association, and nonprofit websites take their blogs to the next level by including visuals, so include various visual elements like photos, videos, and graphics to break up longer posts and draw your audience’s eye.

Fundraising

OneCause

JANUARY 31, 2024

If you’re raising money for a nonprofit camp or school , for example, an all-ages event such as a family-friendly cookout or field day may be more successful than a parents-only evening event. Event planning or auction software. Auction item procurement. An indoor charity gala, on the other hand, can be hosted year-round.

Fundraising

Fundly

MAY 18, 2021

Matching Gifts Matching gifts, a form of corporate philanthropy which involves companies matching their employees’ donations to nonprofits, can help your organization reach its fundraising goals in no time. If you are a large nonprofit, consider adopting 360MatchPro to automate your matching gift search.

Fundraising

Pamela Grow

JULY 24, 2024

Auctions are among the most engaging and lucrative fundraising events your nonprofit could host. If you aren’t sure where to start with organizing your nonprofit’s auction, you’ve come to the right place! Procure Items Strategically Auction item procurement is the most involved part of the planning process.

Procurement

Qgiv

OCTOBER 8, 2021

Silent auctions are a great way to fundraise and encourage donors to get involved with nonprofits. 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.

Pass-Through

Qgiv

JUNE 29, 2021

Now that we’re well into 2021 and approaching a post-COVID reality in many parts of the world, nonprofit professionals have pondered what fundraising events will look like with both in-person and virtual engagements. Need help deciding what type of online auction your nonprofit should host? You’ve come to the right place!

Nonprofit

Qgiv

JUNE 4, 2021

Now that we’re entering a new post-COVID era, nonprofit leaders need to think about what virtual fundraising will look like in the future. In our 2020 Navigating the Unknown Report , we found that over 50% of nonprofits pivoted to virtual events last year. It looks like virtual fundraising is here to stay! Let’s get started.

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