Tom Kelly

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Tom Kelly, TEDx speaker and CEO of CharityAuctions.com, helps nonprofits raise millions through auctions and AI. He hosts The Million Dollar Nonprofit podcast and inspires leaders to live their legacy, not just leave it.

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Keeping Volunteers Happy
Volunteers

Keeping Volunteers Happy

Retain volunteers by giving clear roles, offering support & training, recognizing contributions, checking in regularly, and matching tasks to their strengths. When volunteers feel valued and empowered, they keep coming back.
Low Cost Fundraising Ideas
fundraising ideas

Low Cost Fundraising Ideas

Low-cost fundraisers include raffles (buy cheap ticket rolls), revolved items via rummage sales, bake sales, auctions (especially with no upfront fees), or hosting “restaurant for a day” events using donated food & service.
Why do We Give to Charity?
FAQ

Why do We Give to Charity?

Charity emerges from empathy, compassion, and a desire to improve collective welfare — and giving benefits both recipients and givers by fostering connection and well-being.
How to Get Volunteers and Keep Them
Volunteers

How to Get Volunteers and Keep Them

Recruit and retain volunteers by writing clear role descriptions, simplifying the sign-up process, onboarding with training/support, tapping multiple outreach channels, being flexible, and recognizing contributions.
Silent Auction Donation Request Sources
Donations

Silent Auction Donation Request Sources

Partnering with the right businesses can supercharge your fundraising. From online auction platforms and corporate sponsors to matching-gift programs and cause marketing, smart partnerships expand your reach, reduce admin work, and increase donor engagement.
Volunteer Fundraising Management
Volunteers

Volunteer Fundraising Management

Combine volunteer and fundraising efforts by recruiting fundraisers as volunteers, training them in asking, setting clear goals, giving tools/templates, tracking results, and recognizing their contributions.