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How to Run a Successful Fundraiser

Practical advice for individuals, groups, or organizations who want to raise funds for a cause, event, or project. We cover a range of topics including fundraising strategies, event planning, donor engagement, marketing, budgeting, and volunteer management. You’ll learn how to create effective fundraising appeals, build relationships with donors, and organize engaging events.

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Online Garage Sale

Make Easy Money With an Online Garage Sale If you made a pros and cons list of an online garage sale vs a traditional garage

How to Set Up an Online Auction

When considering how to set up an online auction, there are many steps. Two important steps include the actual set up of your online auction

3 Ways Online Auctions Bolster Nonprofit Fundraising Strategy

Goodbye Amazon Smile; Hello Charity Auctions Today A new nonprofit fundraising strategy is in store for thousands after being blind-sighted by Amazon’s sudden closure of

Auction Best Practices

Answers to commonly asked questions regarding auction setup.

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Is An Online Silent Auction Right For You?

10 Surprising Ways Online Auctions Make Fundraising Easy And the winning bidder is… We’ve all experienced the fun of a silent auction: you’re at a

5 Custom Text Messages Proven to Drive Auction Traffic

Want to know one of the best tools to help you engage with your bidders? … Custom Text Messages … Texts are the quickest, easiest

4 Strategies to Boost Mobile Giving & Fundraising Results

Maximize Mobile Giving It’s no surprise that mobile giving has become a fundraising staple for large and small organizations alike. A recent study showed that

The Ins and Outs of Fundraising

Expert fundraising tools and advice.

Get More Bids With These Auction Item Ideas

Whether a Gift or an Experience, Offer Items That are Memorable Look at these fun auction item ideas! Celebrity autographs, a portrait of your granny,

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Fundraising Podcasts: Secret Weapon for Nonprofits

You may remember your grandparents talking about back in the day when the family huddled around the radio listening to different hosts tell stories. Today,

Golf Tournament Fundraiser Checklist

A golf tournament fundraiser checklist is a lifesaver for everyone on the golf tournament fundraiser committee. In fact, at the end of this article, you

Promoting Your Auction

Learn how to market your auction like a professional.

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Social Media to Boost Your Fundraiser

Using social media is a must for even the smallest nonprofits—maybe even more important for them! Social media gets the word out about your work.

5 Custom Text Messages Proven to Drive Auction Traffic

Want to know one of the best tools to help you engage with your bidders? … Custom Text Messages … Texts are the quickest, easiest

4 Strategies to Boost Mobile Giving & Fundraising Results

Maximize Mobile Giving It’s no surprise that mobile giving has become a fundraising staple for large and small organizations alike. A recent study showed that

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7 Killer T-shirt Fundraising Ideas

Everyone loves T-shirts, especially when they have a special meaning or represent an event or favorite place. Do you have an old favorite T-shirt you

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Powerhouse Personal Fundraising Ideas

Personal fundraising is powerful. It has something that no one in the world has: YOU. Your passion and drive for the cause you support are

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What is Mobile Fundraising for Schools?

Mobile Fundraising for Schools As the world becomes increasingly digital, mobile fundraising for schools has emerged as a powerful fundraising tool. This innovative approach leverages

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How to Choose the Best Nonprofit Bank For You

Nonprofit bank accounts are essential tools for organizations looking to manage their finances effectively and maintain credibility. As a nonprofit administrator, selecting the ideal banking

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3 Ways Online Auctions Bolster Nonprofit Fundraising Strategy

Goodbye Amazon Smile; Hello Charity Auctions Today A new nonprofit fundraising strategy is in store for thousands after being blind-sighted by Amazon’s sudden closure of

12 Sites to Host Your Charity Auction Fundraiser

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12 Top Charity Online Auction Sites For Your Fundraiser

Running an online charity auction has never been so easy. We’ve prepared a list of the top charity auction sites you should consider when planning your event.

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10 Fundraising Ideas for Nonprofits

Fundraising ideas for nonprofits Looking for new fundraising ideas for your nonprofit? There are endless fundraising ideas for nonprofits. Your fundraiser doesn’t have to be

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Fundraising Ideas for Schools: How to Get Students Involved

If you are planning a fundraiser at your high school or college, you’ll need fundraising ideas. It’s helpful to select fitting incentives to get

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Online Backpack Donation Drive is Easier and Faster

We have made the backpack donation drive easier to execute, and you’ll do it in less time. Read on. With COVID-19 officially over, kids are

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The Pandemic’s Effects on Nonprofits and Fundraising

The pandemic may be over, but its effects continue to haunt nonprofit fundraising trends. Not even a crystal ball could have predicted how a pandemic

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Gay Pride Fundraising Ideas

What Is Gay Pride Month? Gay Pride Month is celebrated throughout June, culminating in what local LGBTQ+ communities call Pride—a two to three-day festival typically

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Product Description Examples That Sell

How to write product descriptions that sell To write product descriptions that sell, understand that product listings or descriptions need to be more than a

Your online fundraising authority

How to Run a Successful Fundraiser

Online Garage Sale

How to Set Up an Online Auction

3 Ways Online Auctions Bolster Nonprofit Fundraising Strategy

Auction Best Practices

Is An Online Silent Auction Right For You?

5 Custom Text Messages Proven to Drive Auction Traffic

4 Strategies to Boost Mobile Giving & Fundraising Results

The Ins and Outs of Fundraising

Get More Bids With These Auction Item Ideas

Fundraising Podcasts: Secret Weapon for Nonprofits

Golf Tournament Fundraiser Checklist

Promoting Your Auction

5 Custom Text Messages Proven to Drive Auction Traffic

4 Strategies to Boost Mobile Giving & Fundraising Results

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7 Killer T-shirt Fundraising Ideas

Powerhouse Personal Fundraising Ideas

What is Mobile Fundraising for Schools?

How to Choose the Best Nonprofit Bank For You

3 Ways Online Auctions Bolster Nonprofit Fundraising Strategy

12 Top Charity Online Auction Sites For Your Fundraiser

Learn Everything About Charity Auctions

10 Fundraising Ideas for Nonprofits

Fundraising Ideas for Schools: How to Get Students Involved

Online Backpack Donation Drive is Easier and Faster

The Pandemic’s Effects on Nonprofits and Fundraising

Gay Pride Fundraising Ideas

Product Description Examples That Sell

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How to Run a Successful Fundraiser

Auction Best Practices

The Ins and Outs of Fundraising

Promoting Your Auction

New & Popular Posts

Learn Everything About Charity Auctions

Looking for answers on fundraising, running auctions, and more? Search Here!

Download the Auction Profit BlueprintTM

Learn the 4 tools BIG Organizations use to skyrocket their auction profits! Stop leaving thousands of dollars on the table by following this Step-By-Step Guide.

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How It Works

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Download the Auction Profit Blueprint^TM