Tom Kelly

Top 10 Auction Item Ideas: What’s a Good Auction Item?

Winning auction items share three traits: exclusivity, emotional appeal, and perceived value. Examples from the article: VIP access, luxury travel, bespoke art, dining events, rare memorabilia, and adventure packages.

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Why Choose CharityAuctionsToday?

For nonprofits with limited staff and budget, CharityAuctionsToday makes auctions accessible: intuitive setup, integrated donor & payment tools, promotional resources, and real support — not just software.

Guides

A Guide to Social Media Ads for Nonprofits

This guide shows nonprofits how to run effective social ads: define your audience, keep messaging clear, use emotional stories, test variations, pick platforms your donors use, and refine based on performance.

How To

How to Promote Church Fundraisers

This guide shows churches to get traction: schedule mentions in worship, share stories via email & social, involve leaders & groups, use posters/graphics, and leverage partnerships to amplify fundraising events.

How To

How to Set a Fundraising Goal

A fundraiser goal gives you direction, motivates donors, and helps you measure progress. To set a goal: align with your purpose, assess past performance and resources, choose a specific target (money, number of donors, participation), add a deadline, and share it clearly.