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45 Holiday Donation Drive Ideas

Creative drive ideas for nonprofits during holidays — e.g. themed giving days, matching challenges, gift-card programs, virtual fundraisers, and partnerships — to boost seasonal giving and donor engagement.

End of Year

50 Subject Lines for End-of-Year Giving Emails

Browse 50 end-of-year subject line templates tuned for nonprofit appeals, along with best practices like including deadlines, donor names, and emotional verbs to lift open rates.

Fundraising

How Much Does School Auction Software Cost?

School auction platforms typically cost $500–$1,500 per event or annually for entry-level plans, $1,500–$5,000+ for mid-tier, and $5,000+ for premium solutions with full branding and custom support.

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What Nonprofit Donors Want

Nonprofit donors today expect accountability, measurable outcomes, ease of donation, alignment with their values, and meaningful acknowledgment of their gifts.

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How Much Does Live Auction Software Cost?

Live auction software costs depend on features like real-time bidding, payments, analytics, and support. Typical pricing models are subscription or per-event licensing—expect basic plans from ~$297/event plus processing and platform fees.

End of Year

5 Templates to Boost Year-End Giving

Here are five plug-and-play email templates for your year-end campaign—holiday spirit, last-call countdown, match offer, tax incentive, and thank-you message—to simplify outreach and boost donations.

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Understanding Charity Auction Review Sites

Review aggregator sites compare charity auction platforms by gathering user feedback, features, and pricing—but many run “pay-to-play” models, so be wary and cross-check ratings.

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Easy Fundraising Ideas for Sports Teams

A playbook of fast, high-impact fundraisers for sports teams—peer campaigns, merch sales, tournaments, clinics, local sponsorships & online auctions—that help cover gear, travel, and team costs while engaging community support.

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What to Do with Leftover Silent Auction Items

Leftover auction items don’t have to go to waste. You can repackage them, host a bonus online auction, offer “buy now” deals, repurpose them for internal use, or donate them — and use these moves to deepen relationships and clean up inventory.

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