Greater Giving

MAY 21, 2024

Conquering Donation Procurement: Track, Thank, and Triumph at Your Next Fundraising Event As fundraising professionals, we know the magic of a well-stocked fundraising event. Fundraising procurement of donated items fuels excitement,drives bids, and ultimately, raises crucial funds for your cause.

Procurement

NonProfit PRO

MAY 28, 2024

With the right software, organizations can overcome these challenges, preventing staff burnout and decreased funding. Before you can find the right solution, it’s important to determine your organization’s unique needs, ask the right questions of potential software providers, and secure support for the project.

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

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

Fluxx

MARCH 21, 2025

The Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) has done most of the lift for you, offering a procurement pathway that ensures compliance, efficiency and cost saving for state and local agencies. Even better news? Fluxx is able to be purchased through the DIR contracting vehicle!

Procurement

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. Virtual auction.

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

CauseVox

JANUARY 2, 2025

The difference is with a 50/50 raffle, you can skip the prize procurement process. Be sure to account for the quantity of raffle tickets you think youll be able to sell along with any related expenses such as marketing, ads, and cost of software to host online. Our software can be applied to other types of raffles or a silent auction.

IT

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.

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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 flexibility and scalability offered by integrated systems empower organizations to stay ahead of the curve and respond to emerging opportunities with agility.

Amplifund

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! Then, pair these honest opinions with the hard data you compiled to see the bigger picture.

Metrics

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. Do you have tiered approvals for different amounts? How do you track time and effort?

Grant

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

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. Going National. In 2008, volunteer Casey Sorensen became PCs for People's first executive director.

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

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

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. On the backend, our ticketing platform makes customizing forms, reporting, and data exportation simple. Marketing Your 50/50 Raffle.

Procurement

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

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. Silent Auction Software: The Buyer’s Guide for 2021. Ready to host your best auction ever?

Fundraising

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

Qgiv

DECEMBER 13, 2024

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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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

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

JULY 25, 2024

Auction Management: Track package procurement, bids, sales, and payments from our cloud based software. Greater Giving: Your Partner in Fundraising Excellence Greater Giving provides the tools and support to help you achieve your fundraising goals by offering: Event Management : Handle registrations, ticketing, and check-in seamlessly.

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

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. Since its inception in 2014, Murad has acted as Creative Director and Chief Technologist to help nonprofits spread their vision online through engaging design, intuitive software, and strategic communication.

Fundraising

OneCause

JANUARY 31, 2024

Event planning or auction software. Auction item procurement. The best way to manage this data is to integrate your event fundraising software with your nonprofit CRM so that all data flows seamlessly into your donor database. Event management software can make checking in quick and simple. Event Fundraising Software.

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.

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

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.

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