Auctria Fundraising Articles

A successful fundraiser is just the beginning. Learn how thoughtful follow-up can turn event attendees into engaged, long-term supporters of your mission.

Collection of fundraising podcasts featuring Auctria

Even experienced fundraising teams can fall into habits that quietly reduce event revenue and impact. Discover six common pitfalls and practical advice from GFS Events to help you create a more engaging, mission driven and successful fundraiser this season.

Every fundraising event creates meaningful moments—but the real opportunity begins after the last guest leaves. Discover how thoughtful stewardship, deeper conversations, and shared stories can transform one-time attendees into lifelong community members for your mission

The warning signs of an outdated brand are often subtle, but their impact can be significant. Over time, unclear messaging, rising marketing costs, and missed opportunities can quietly hold an organization back from reaching its full potential.

Strong fundraiser reporting starts before the final numbers are tallied. Discover three simple steps to keep your development and finance teams aligned.

Feeling the pressure to grow your event without growing your staff? Ambassadors can help you reach new supporters through the people who already believe in your mission.

Events bring people together, and those connections can become one of your biggest fundraising advantages.

The best event planners aren't the ones who never make mistakes; they're the ones who learn from them. Discover practical advice from seasoned professionals to help your next fundraiser run more smoothly and raise more for your mission.

Your fundraising event deserves more than a ticket link. Learn how a dedicated event website creates a better guest experience while driving registrations, sponsorships, and donations.

How nonprofits can capture a larger slice of that $44.4 billion pie through corporate matching gifts.

Your gala is just the beginning. Discover how events can fuel your broader fundraising strategy—and how to measure what really matters.

Use the event fundraiser as a foundation to catapult the income. Your license is valid for a whole year, with no performance fees, and can be used for multiple events. Boost your fundraising success by driving year-round giving and engagement.

The most successful fundraising events don't happen by chance—they're built around an intentional emotional journey. Learn how to structure your program to inspire deeper connections and more meaningful giving.

In times of uncertainty, you can optimize your donor's interest into long term relationships

Fundraising is constantly evolving as platforms shift, communication channels change. Nonprofits are always adapting to new tools, technologies, and donor expectations. And yet, event fundraisers remain.

If you don't seek sponsorships when running the auction fundraiser you may be missing out

How to move from a one-time sponsor to repeat supporter to true partner.

From black-tie ballrooms to bold new formats, fundraising has rewritten its playbook. Today’s events are more flexible, more creative, and no longer confined to a single night or season.

Sponsors don’t say yes to dates, they say yes to opportunity. Here’s how to market yours.

Learn how a well-run Paddle Raise turns shared purpose into one of your event’s most powerful giving moments.

A sweet revenue booster! Turn dessert into a friendly competition as tables bid, and donate

You need to spend money to make money from your fundraising event. Follow these tips to boost your return on investment and secure more funds for your cause.

A Wine Wall is more than a game. It’s an easy, crowd-pleasing way to bring energy into the room, spark conversation, and raise meaningful dollars

Where are you going to hold it? If that question makes you anxious, you aren’t alone

Avoid the most common Giving Tuesday mistakes that hold small nonprofits back. Learn how to plan, engage, and raise more this Giving Tuesday.

From shoppers to philanthropists— learn what makes every guest give.

Running a small nonprofit has its challenges, but online fundraising doesn’t have to be one of them. Try these practical digital fundraising strategies.

What bidders want next year—curated, exclusive, unforgettable.

The true heart of sustainable success lies in something deeper—long-term donor engagement. While securing one-time donations is important, nurturing lifelong supporters is what truly powers mission-driven work over the long haul.

Digital innovation is increasingly influencing the ways in which nonprofits secure donations, connect with donors, and operate efficiently. In a crowded market of fundraising tools with varying capabilities, it can be difficult to discern which tools will be most beneficial in helping your nonprofit meet (and even exceed) its goals.

Fundraising makes the nonprofit world go ‘round, but is your org’s strategy up to par? In this post, you’ll learn how to improve your fundraising strategy.

Want to sell out your event? Don’t overlook email marketing—it’s a powerful tool to engage attendees and boost ticket sales. Here’s how to make it work for you!

One of the most exciting ways to boost your fundraising is by selling multiples — selling one item to multiple interested bidders in a live or silent auction. For this guide, we're going to explore selling multiples of a risk-free items.

Email campaigns get supporters’ attention, educate your audience, and earn donations. Ensure you’re making the most of this platform with these dos and don’ts.

Ready to bring your next auction to new heights? Find out how your team can boost its revenue with a combination of workplace giving and corporate sponsorships.

School fundraisers vary across campuses, and finding the right option for your school can be hard. Check out these fundraisers that any school can profit from.

Auctions are popular nonprofit fundraising events, but tracking their financial data can be tricky. Discover three best practices for recording auction funds.

When every board member leads with genuine commitment, fundraising becomes much easier. Discover practical strategies to inspire meaningful giving, strengthen board engagement, and create the kind of leadership that encourages donors, sponsors, and the wider community to follow.

Learn how to leverage Facebook's power to engage your audience and achieve your mission.

Transform your fundraising event into an unforgettable mission-driven experience. Explore creative ways to engage supporters through immersive storytelling, powerful visuals, and interactive experiences that deepen connections and inspire more generous giving.

Pickleball fever turns into fundraising gold

Why Should a Nonprofit Run a Silent Auction?

Smart and stress free ticketing is what you want and what you will get with Auctria

Charity auction catalogs are filled with items that are donated - that donations starts with an ask

People don’t donate out of the blue. They donate because they’ve learned about an organization

10 ideas +inspiration list!

Your elementary school needs funds to provide a stellar educational experience to students. Use these techniques to make fundraising more effective than ever.

Connecting with potential event attendees can be difficult through a screen. Use these tactics to make your digital event outreach feel authentic and personal.

AI tools can benefit your nonprofit’s strategy in multiple ways, including donor engagement. Explore three ways to personalize your fundraising with AI.

Streamline event ticket making a great experience for the guests (and less work for you!)

Get your auction organized. Here's the checklist and timeline for the team

Make the Most of Your Website Once you direct attendees to your website, make sure that it’s worth their time.

Keep the momentum going after a successful auction. Explore three post-auction strategies to secure long-term support for your nonprofit in this guide.

Social media marketing can be a great way to supplement your nonprofit’s online fundraising strategy, but you need a thoughtful strategy

The winning ticket to compassionate giving is alive in charity raffles.

A successful live auction is about more than great items—it's about creating energy, inspiring competition, and maximizing every bid. Learn practical strategies for planning, promoting, and delivering a memorable auction that raises more for your mission.

Everyone knows that social media is a powerful marketing tool. Learn how your school can leverage this communication platform to reach more supporters.

Generation Z is the future of nonprofit support. Start engaging them in your organization’s work now by trying these four modern marketing strategies.

From Boomers to Gen Z, discover the secret to universally effective event fundraising

Your donors make your nonprofit events excel. Explore proven ways you can thank donors and make them feel genuinely appreciated after your next event.

Your donors are central to your fundraising success, so they should also be centered in your web content. Use these tips to write donor-centric web content.

Artificial Intelligence can help promote your fundraiser

Help! How & where do we find auction donations? Auctria has done the legwork for you! Auctria Pinterest boards have over 500 links to donation request pages.

Should we run a Live, Silent or Online auction; how about a combination?

Beyond Auctions: innovative events to raise more money for your organization

Use the event fundraiser as a foundation to catapult the income.

Does your school’s fundraising strategy need refreshing? Try these four tips to revamp your fundraising campaigns and generate greater support in 2023.

Your nonprofit needs a strong event landing page to attract prospective attendees and give them all the information they need. Use these key strategies.

7 tips to help promote your event and create excitement.

Nonprofit videos capture viewers’ hearts and minds. Follow this guide to learn how to create content that engages supporters and drives meaningful results.

Are you read to market the event fundraiser, some great tips

Event fundraisers are an effective way to generate positive social impact.

After planning the perfect fundraising event, the next step is attracting attendees. These four marketing tips can help you spread the word in your community.

Are you looking for new ways to boost your supporter engagement? Consider using these four strategies to encourage more involvement from your donors.

Your nonprofit’s website is an important outreach tool where supporters learn about your mission and take action. Make the most of your site using these 5 tips.

Auctions are a staple in nonprofit fundraising events. Explore how to make your auction stand out while staying organized by creating a digital marketing plan.

Fundraising events are a powerful way to raise much-needed donations for your fraternity or sorority. Explore this guide for 4 engaging fundraising event ideas.

Listen to Auctria share some best practices on this podcast episode with The Nonprofit Snapcast

How can you promote your online auction sale on social media? We list several ways for you to do so. Please take a look.

SEO is a highly effective marketing tool that auctioneers can use to increase their online visibility and generate more sales leads. Learn more here.

How successful have your previous nonprofit staff training efforts been? In this post, you’ll learn about the value of incorporating gamification into training.

Adopting a multi-pronged strategy with social media is crucial

Small to mid-sized nonprofits don’t always get the needed tax information. All your 990-N & 990EZ questions answered.

A gallery of beautiful bid sheets for your auction

Donor segmentation helps nonprofits like yours personalize marketing messages and better reach the target audience. Learn more about it in this guide.

Having a solid approach to nonprofit digital marketing is essential to the success of your organization’s mission. Learn how to convey your brand online!

Your advocacy is a spark of passion—and it needs to be fueled for social change.

Online auctions are not always an exciting way to buy or sell goods - but they can be. Learn how to make online auctions more entertaining here.

If you want to run a virtual auction, you need to know a few key things. Learn more about it here.

Futureproof the fundraising event for 2022

Don’t let the past year’s fundraising challenges discourage you! Use these 3 techniques to make your elementary school’s fundraisers more successful than ever.

Hybrid fundraising events are key in our pandemic-stricken world. Find out more from Auctria about how your non-profit can organize a successful one.

Virtual fundraising is the hottest trend among nonprofits and learning to win at it requires some effort and knowledge. Read on to find out more from Auctria.

Capital campaigns need a distinct identity and brand to connect with the community. Learn more about the importance and opportunities of campaign branding.

Supporters can make meaningful donations with ease and peace of mind with health, welfare, and safety as the first priority.

With social distancing and limitations of physical meetings, non-profits are adopting virtual fundraisers for greater engagement. Auctria explains.

Does this really result in higher activity and income? The answer is YES!

If you’re looking to expand your auction marketing efforts, data marketing can be a great place to start. Follow these six easy steps to get started.

Organizing an online charity auction requires the right software, experienced team, and attitude. Follow these tips from Auctria today!

Engaging with online donors can increase revenue and boost visibility. Auctria tells you how.

You can keep your same audience as well as expand to unreached audiences by including the virtual component.

Dual audiences online bidding & donating. When running a show, live auction or paddle raise, no matter the percentage in room or out of the room, use tools to make it easy to participate.

Digital marketing campaigns have the potential to expand your events’ audience. Learn how to market your fundraising auctions with these five tips.

Matching donations is a great way to boost your fundraising efforts. Learn how to work with organizations that match donations.

Your event and auction donors to continue to support your cause year-round with ShopRaise. Turns everyday shopping into support for your cause.

These four ingredients provide the “secret sauce” to planning and production a virtual fundraising event that now won’t break the bank.

Prevent last minute bid sniping with bid extension features. When configured, bids right before the close will extend the bidding time for that item.

Donor engagement is critical to maintaining your community of supporters. In this post, we’ll explore five strategies for better nonprofit donor engagement.

Are you looking for new, innovative ways to spread the word about your next charity auction? Consider these three social media strategies to increase awareness.

Sharing proven activities that repeatedly generate energy, engagement and most importantly, large income at the in-person event

Personalizing your fundraising letters can go a long way for reaping greater benefits. Find out why personalization is so important with this handy guide.]

Anca Trifan a professional Virtual Event Produces breaks it all down. She offers her candid advice and some documents to help map a successful and stress-free virtual fundraising event.

Lead with your mission and asking for donations will never feel feel cold and transactional.

Sponsorships should always be considered as another potential revenue stream

Won't you join us?

Auction fundraisers may take a few years to gain momentum and grow year over year, here are nine TO DOs post auction

People are looking to help, give them an opportunity to do so.

Planning an auction to support your cause? Check out these popular fundraising opportunities to boost revenue and increase engagement with your supporters.

Auctria's New Plans: Explorer, Emerald, Diamond

Once your auction has ended, the work isn’t over! Learn how to continue engaging your event guests through matching gifts, outreach, and other strategies!

Auctria was in invited guest to Tree-Fan's podcast in August. Links to listen

As virtual galas and silent auction items are different from regular auctions, care must be taken to choose items wisely. Auctria explains.

Be kind to yourself in this process. There will be a learning curve.

Cultivating donor relationships is an essential part of nonprofit fundraising, yet it’s often neglected. Check out these tips on how to modernize your efforts.]

Auction fundraisers are one of the best ways to continue engaging and nurturing your donors, supporters, and sponsors even while apart.

Online donations help you reach your supporters where they are, bring in more contributions and make filing taxes easier.

With the advent of the pandemic, it is important to convert your live auction fundraiser to a virtual one. Find out more from Auctria.

Planning an afterschool program? Equip yourself with the right tools and learn how to effectively engage parents and increase program satisfaction overall.

We recognize what a difficult time this is for our Auctria community. We are available to come alongside you to help transition your event to the Online platform.

Increasing participation at your next auction can come in many forms. Increase participation in regards to sponsorships, donors, and future events. Read more!

Donor engagement is essential in building meaningful relationships in a non-profit environment. Read to find out more from Auctria.

If you’re looking for ways to keep your donors engaged after the busy year-end season, advocacy might be the way to go!

If your association is growing, your system for tracking all aspects of your association needs to evolve, too. Check out the top 5 reasons you need an AMS.

Spread the word! One of the biggest motivating factors for a donor to give is seeing the impact their donations have had.

When planning an event, your organization should...

Don’t get kept up at night worrying about finances, use bylaws and sound financial tips to stay safe

A well-run auction fundraiser can be a wonderful avenue to raise money and awareness for your cause. Read on to find out more from Auctria.

Silent auction mobile bids have revolutionized auction processes. Download Auctria’s mobile app and enjoy the many benefits. Read on.

Including consignment items in charity auctions has been debated for years. Read on to find out more from Auctria.

Techniques underlying your organization’s strategy should be based on some tried and true nonprofit concepts.

Motivate donations after the end-of-year giving season has passed by finding new ways to interact with your donors and share the importance of your work

Use the power of an event continue to entice donors

Secret ingredient to social media posts revealed here.

Problem-ensuring people actually open and read emails with vital updates. Solution-Start with these 5 key strategies.

After auction continue to stay engaged, bidders can become supporters and members

Themed auctions can be an excellent avenue to push for bids, engage the audience and raise funds. Read on to find out more from Auctria.

We didn’t invent max bidding but we did perfect if for online auction fundraising, use it now to make the online auction soar.

The crowd is gathering, bidders are bidding, raffles are pulling. Have you maximized the fundraising potential?

there’s nothing like a blowout fundraising event to get nonprofit supporters excited about your cause

Learn how T-shirts, Texting & Matching can help raise funds

Take the next auction fundraiser and golf tournament to greater heights. Make more money for your cause by pairing the two.

Finding the right fundraising partner such as Auctria can help you leverage the benefits of using no risk auction items. Read on.

Make social messaging time efficient

Learn about great stewardship and how to convert your event attendees into annual donors!

Convert bidders into donors for your nonprofit

Get smarter just by listening

Facebook algorithms like Facebook videos, make one new to promote the big auction day

6 Top event ideas for schools, churches, non-profits (or any group can use)

It’s time to get organized, put your pencils down and join the online revolution.

Here are the top five ways to get your guest list filled without making yourself crazy

Auction fundraisers tap the unique supporter that wants something in return for their donation. Since auction items are procured there is no outlay of $ by the group or charity.

Auctria explains the pros and cons of live, silent and online auction fundraisers.

Auctria has all the tools in one place to streamline and integrates the entire auction process from start to finish.

Auction teams with volunteers having diverse skills enhance the outcome of the fundraiser

Auction segments 1-2-3

Top 10 tips TO DO and NOT TO DO in asking for recruiting volunteers

Hint: be nice and match the volunteer to the job, not the job to the volunteer

How do we start asking for auction donations? Well, first create a great request letter. Auctria will show you how!

Top 10 tips TO DO and NOT TO DO in asking for donations

Understanding the pricing of auction items has never been simpler with Auctria. Read on to find out more.

Keepsakes create auction items where the bidders are emotionally vested to the charity. Not only are keepsakes cherished moments but bring in BIG donations for little outlay.

Market and retail auction items for impact and higher bids

Going-once, going-twice! Live auction tips for auctioneer, pricing and the shy bidder

ALWAYS be promoting. Use these tips and bidders will come to you.

If you thank them, they will come back! Thank Donors, Thank Bidders, Thank Volunteers today and tomorrow