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Guides

A Guide to Salesforce for Nonprofits

Salesforce for nonprofits comes in two flavors: NPSP (free, open-source, highly configurable) and Nonprofit Cloud (paid, with built-in features). Eligible nonprofits can access free licenses via Power of Us.

Auction Best Practices

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.

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.

FAQ

What are Planned Gifts?

Planned gifts include bequests, charitable remainder or lead trusts, and naming nonprofits as beneficiaries of life insurance. They let donors support causes long term with tax & estate planning benefits.

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10 Creative Booster Club Fundraising Ideas

This article gives booster clubs 10 imaginative fundraiser ideas—from merchandise sales and auctions to community events and affinity partnerships—designed to energize donors and diversify income.

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10 Creative Fundraising Ideas for School Clubs

This article outlines 10 creative club fundraisers: host a talent show or game night, sell branded gear, offer services (e.g. yard work), run movie nights or raffles, host sports tournaments, bake sales or flower sales — and always promote & thank.

FAQ

Is Your Donation Page Ready for the Holidays?

To maximize holiday giving, makeover your donation page: use emotional images, set goal meters, offer gift in honor options, streamline donation flow, display suggested gifts, and leverage countdowns or matching offers.

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Creative Food Drive Ideas

This article gives fresh food drive ideas: decorate your donation box, run a scavenger hunt or neighborhood block party, set up virtual or Amazon wish lists, partner with business drop-offs, and add friendly team competitions.