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Industry news and trends to keep you moving forward.
7 Additional Fundraising Opportunities at your Event
Looking for ways to bring your audience excitement and increase revenue at your next fundraising event? Fixed-price opportunities of chance are a great way to do so! There are many different kinds of opportunities. Some of the more popular ones are explained below....
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Why the world is blue this April
April is Autism Awareness Month, but what most people are not aware of is how to fully understand and accept autism. This month we celebrate individuals with autism, but we also look at the intense reality that they, and their families, face every day.
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FAQs about our mobile bidding platform from April’s webinar
On April 10, 2019, we hosted a webinar, “Your Big 3 Missed Opportunities in Event Fundraising” and here are the answers to the questions you asked in the chat. The questions address best practices, fundraising advice, and platform suggestions.
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Corporate Donor Guide: Western United States
Rugged mountainscapes, golden deserts, picturesque coastlines and a list of world-renowned cities — the Western United States is a slice of American itself, with its charities representing the best of what our communities can be. To honor the work of this region's...
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Corporate Donor Guide: Southeast
Procuring corporate donors takes nonprofit fundraising to the next level. From sourcing in-kind gifts for silent auctions to creating ongoing event partnerships with philanthropic organizations, corporate donors tip the scales toward broader communal reach and impact...
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Corporate Donor Guide: Northeast United States
Nonprofit organization fundraising takes many forms, yet few generate the same lasting impact as corporate partnerships do with businesses located right in your local community. This guide identifies corporate partners and businesses in the Northeast United States...
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Live vs. Silent Auctions for Fundraisers
Live vs Silent Auctions for Fundraisers Benefit auctions are a tried-and-true way to drum up spirits — and funds — for nonprofits. Combining an upbeat, social evening with a good cause, many organizations put on auctions with the goal of reaching a fundraising quota...
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9 questions to ask when purchasing silent auction software
It’s 2019, tech has taken over, and we’ve moved nearly everything online. Technology makes life easier, saves space, and saves even more trees. However, transitioning the way your donors give to be online can be daunting. There are a lot of silent auction software...
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Tips to make your fundraising event special again
A handful of tips and tricks related to special events came about in discussion, that I’d like to share. Here are my 5 tips from the NPLL Las Vegas session that sparked fruitful conversation and a little laughter.
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How to secure corporate sponsorships
Ask more poignant questions before stressing about where to find the big bucks. Get with your team, pool resources and address books, and plan ahead. It’s always a good time to look for sponsors.
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