Online auctions are a game-changer for nonprofits. By removing the geographical limitations of an in-person auction, these virtual events offer flexibility, cost-efficiency, and wider reach. However, the digital format comes with its own unique challenges: distractions are only a click away, making it easy for virtual attendees to lose focus or disengage. Whether you’re planning …
Nonprofit event planners often face a recurring challenge: after investing time and energy into recruiting volunteers, many don’t return. This can leave teams scrambling to fill roles or manage tasks with fewer hands, making it harder to deliver a successful event. The disconnect often lies in how volunteers are welcomed, prepared, and supported throughout the …
For nonprofits, events are pivotal moments to connect with supporters, raise funds, and drive engagement. But once the event wraps up, how can you know if you met your goals or created event experiences that resonated with attendees? This is where feedback collection comes in. Gathering feedback allows your nonprofit to measure event success, understand …
Running a successful auction is no small feat. Between securing the right items, engaging your audience, and ensuring bidding runs smoothly, it’s easy to feel like you’re juggling one too many flaming swords. Yet, even with the perfect catalog of items, many nonprofits struggle to reach their full revenue potential. What’s often missing? A strategic …
Hybrid fundraising events offer a way for nonprofits to connect with both live and virtual audiences. These gatherings allow you to build relationships with your broader supporter groups no matter their location, keeping them engaged and soliciting the donations necessary to power your mission. Plenty of fundraising events can be converted to a hybrid format fairly easily, …
To maximize your nonprofit event’s potential, you must prioritize attendee engagement and satisfaction. One of the top ways to do so is by incorporating gamification into your event. Gamification refers to integrating game elements into non-game contexts to create a more immersive and interactive experience. This guide will help you incorporate gamification into your nonprofit’s next …
If you’ve ever planned an auction for your nonprofit, you know that the process has many moving parts, from setting a fundraising goal to securing a venue to marketing the event. However, the most involved and impactful planning step is procuring a wide range of items for participants to bid on. To maximize your auction’s fundraising …
Races, like marathons and 5Ks, are a tried and true fundraising idea. They’re used for anything from family-friendly school walk-a-thons to corporate social responsibility events. One of the most engaging types of charity races is the fun run. Like any other event, fun runs require plenty of planning to be successful. You’ll need to choose …
Imagine this—you’re experiencing a live auction event atmosphere that is bustling with excitement, energy, and enthusiasm. The auctioneer sets a quick, engaging pace that invites bidders to support the associated charitable cause wholeheartedly. You look around the ballroom and start to notice each guest seems to have their own bidding tendencies. Maybe one bidder seems …
Whether you’re trying to fill up your annual fund or looking to raise money for a new project, every nonprofit can relate to the struggle of trying to find the perfect fundraiser. Fundraising ideas work best when they require very little time and effort on the nonprofit’s part but still have the potential to increase supporter engagement …
Imagine this: your nonprofit has spent months planning a dynamic silent auction for your supporters. You’ve marketed your event extensively, created a simple registration experience, booked the venue and catering, and more. However, when the big event day comes around, your team struggles to organize and keep track of all the paper bids, and the …
Whether you want to enhance your corporate team building or expand your community connections, charity races are exceptional opportunities to engage your community. They provide a chance to get active and connect participants under one meaningful cause. To make the most of your charity run experience, follow these four tips: Choose a Compelling Cause to Support Recruit …
Nonprofit organizations often host fundraising events to generate the revenue they need to work toward their mission. However, these events have the potential to do more for your nonprofit than simply empowering you to collect gifts. They also provide an opportunity to engage supporters, raise awareness, and form stronger relationships with your community. To help …
If your nonprofit is seeking a significant amount of funding to supercharge your mission, you’ll need to develop a major gift fundraising strategy. Major gift fundraising is a strategic effort to generate a substantial amount of revenue by tapping your donors who can give the largest gifts. Major gift fundraising should naturally integrate into your …
Membership dues account for a decreasing portion of association funding, meaning non-dues revenue is a must for today’s associations. With fundraisers, associations like yours can diversify their revenue sources to expand programs and deliver high-quality educational courses. In addition, fundraising can increase member engagement, recruitment, and retention. However, fundraising for associations is nuanced. Asking for …
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