Charity events are a popular form of fundraising. While they can be great money makers for an organization, they can also be time consuming and expensive. The success of charity …
Last night, I was watching an old episode of The Office (US version) that brought a common non-profit problem to mind. In this episode, Michael is getting chided (over the …
Guest Post by Zach Hagopian from Accelevents You’ve decided to use a silent auction at your fundraiser… before finalizing plans, you will first need to collect amazing silent auction items to sell …
For most fundraising events, the majority of your money should be raised through sponsorships. Without a strong focus on sponsors, your event will not reach its true potential. If you …
As any organization that holds silent auction events can tell you, one of the most difficult aspects of holding amazing silent auctions is finding amazing items to sell at your …
I recently had the chance to work with a non-profit that holds a major fundraising event each year. This organization raises a significant amount from this event (well over 6 …
Running a successful fundraising event takes a lot of work. While things like the event venue, the invitations, and the decorations are all important, the most essential outcome for any …
As you plan your silent auction event, keep looking for opportunities to maximize your event revenue. Remember, you’re spending lots of time planning this event, and probably spending at least …
Even the best silent auction events can prove to be a logistical nightmare. Between bidsheets, registration, checkout and keeping track of items, there’s a lot that can go wrong. I’ve …
