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Online Bidding Experience: How to Make Giving Fun and Easy

A great online bidding experience should feel effortless, exciting, and rewarding for every participant. With CharityAuctionsToday, supporters can browse items, bid from anywhere, get instant notifications, and check out securely—without ever downloading an app.

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How to Run a Silent Auction Fundraiser: A Complete Guide

This complete guide walks you through every step of running a successful silent auction—from item sourcing to checkout—whether you’re hosting a school fundraiser, nonprofit gala, or hybrid event. You’ll learn how to plan, promote, and manage your auction using best practices.

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6 Fun Fall Festival Ideas for Schools (That Raise More Money)

Fall festivals are more than seasonal celebrations—they’re powerful fundraising and community-building events. From themed raffles and pumpkin patches to interactive games and food stations, creative fall festival ideas can attract families, drive donations, and strengthen school spirit.

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Things to Do at Golf Tournaments: Fun Ideas for Players and Guests

A golf tournament isn’t just about golf — it’s about creating memorable experiences for players, guests, and sponsors. Add games, contests, raffles, wine pulls, food stations, auction experiences, and photo ops to make your event stand out. The more interactive and fun your tournament is.

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9 Raffle Games to Help You Raise More Money

Raffle games turn casual donors into active participants by adding fun, competition, and anticipation to fundraising. From traditional 50/50 raffles to high-engagement reverse raffles and prize pulls, the right raffle format can increase event revenue and donor engagement without major overhead.

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Church End-of-Year Giving Statement Template

A year-end giving statement helps your church thank donors and meet IRS requirements. Include your church’s info, the donor’s total contributions, required acknowledgment language, and a personal note of gratitude. Send it by mid-January, use simple wording, and offer both print and digital options.

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Creative Donation Jar Ideas for Fundraising

Creative donation jars work because they turn everyday moments—like buying coffee or checking out at a store—into opportunities to give. To maximize impact, use bold visual designs, emotion-driven messaging, strategic placement, and interactive or themed jars.

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Gift Basket Ideas for Fundraisers: The Ultimate Guide to Raising More Money

The key to success is choosing themes that appeal to your audience, packaging them beautifully, pricing strategically, and telling a story donors connect with. This guide covers 35+ proven basket ideas, sourcing tips, pricing strategies, and expert presentation advice to help you maximize revenue.

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How to Set Up and Run a Wine Pull Fundraiser (Complete Guide)

A wine pull (or wine wall) is a simple, profitable fundraising activity where guests make a donation to select a mystery bottle of wine. It’s easy to set up, fun for guests, and can raise thousands of dollars in one night. To run a successful wine pull: collect quality wine donations.