Tom Kelly - Fundraising Insights & Trends | CharityAuctionsToday (Page 16)

What Are Silent Auction Bid Sheets?

A silent auction bid sheet is a form for each item where bidders write their name/number, bid amounts, and contact info — organizers later pick the highest bid. It’s used by nonprofits to track bids and help run auctions smoothly.

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Innovative Canadian Fundraising Ideas

This article outlines creative fundraising strategies for Canadian organizations—mixing in-person and online ideas like charity runs, scratch cards, auctions, and donor recognition—to raise more and build stronger community ties.

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How to Write a Sponsorship Letter

A concise playbook for writing sponsorship letters—start by aligning your mission with the sponsor’s values, explain your event’s impact, offer clear benefits, and ask clearly—helping nonprofits win partner support.

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How to Make a Compelling Case for Support

This article shows how to build a persuasive case for support by combining impact stories, hard evidence, urgency, and a clear call to action — so donors understand why now, why you, and how to help.

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Essential Steps for a Nonprofit Development Plan

Learn the non-profit development process: clarify mission, run a SWOT, involve stakeholders, plan diversified revenue, build donor retention, manage volunteers/board, handle legal finances, and track outcomes to evolve.

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How to Use a Big Board at Your Next Auction

Display an auction leaderboard publicly (in person or on screen) that tracks high bids for each item, updates live, and highlights popular items — this transparency encourages more bids and keeps the event dynamic.

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Creative Ideas for Birthday Fundraisers

Turn your birthday into a cause-driven event: set a fundraising goal, host themed parties or virtual challenges, use matching gifts or incentives, and promote via social media to celebrate while raising support.

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How to Hold a Successful Charity Poker Tournament

Learn how nonprofits can run a charity poker tournament—navigate laws, set goals and structure, recruit sponsors, promote effectively, and manage volunteers—to raise funds while delivering a fun, competitive event.

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Interactive Experiences to Do at Fundraising Golf Tournaments

This article shows nonprofits how to layer in interactive elements — like live boards, sponsor-driven games, AR contests, and photo stations — so golf fundraisers become memorable, more social, and more profitable.