Tune In to Turn Up the Bids

Fancy centerpieces have never had a direct impact on higher bids or paddles raised.
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Unlock the Giving, Unlocks the Doors

Unlock the giving by filling the room with an audience that shows up year after year and event after event
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Gather to Give

One of the secrets of a smooth running event is to be organized and prepared for any unexpected event day incident!
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Fact: Transparency Equals Higher Donations, How a gaming marathon event increases revenue

Transparency in asking for auction donations and in where raised funds go
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People, Process, Pie

Over the last thirty years, Church of the Rock’s Pie Auction has raised millions of dollars auctioning pies. Yes, Pies, and cakes too!
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3 Part Virtual Event Fundraising Plan: Communication, Charcuterie and Donations

Purposeful fundraising, blending: impact video, testimonials & engagement.
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Donation to Tee with First Tee-Jersey Shore

Similar to the farm-to-table, First Tee - Jersey Shore likens their fundraising as sponsor/donor/bidder - to - tee.
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Pairing with ParaSport Spokane

Make the organization indelible in the supporters mind. Here is how.
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Giving Tuesday Works: Spotlight on Association for Individual Development

Last year, AID saw more than $70K in contributions and hope to reach a similar goal again this year.
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Bangor Symphony Orchestra, Pivot to Paradigm Shift for Event Fundraising

After reviewing the post-event data Sarah McCarthy, Director of Development of the Bangor Symphony and Katie Schaffer, long-term volunteer Soiree Committee Chair, have scrutinized their auction results. When comparing it to prior years there are a few key takeaways that will allow them to work smarter and yield higher revenue at future events.
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Boy & Girls Club of SW Washington: Communicate Strategically & Often

Even before the decision to go virtual was made, the organizing committee had engaged
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Whispering Grace Horses: Open the Barn Doors for Auction

Pulling open the barn doors to read how this farm raised over 100K in their first auction fundraiser
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Cal Trout's Virtual Fundraising Event: Silver Linings

The silver lining to moving a gala to a virtual event, the results were amazing.
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Lift 4 Autism Authors in Action- Voices Carry

The authors/donors use their social media platforms collectively to boost the auction visibility and advocacy messages.
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Shifting Silent & Live Auction to Virtual Live Auction

Having to convert to a virtual auction in the wake of Coronavirus? Moving from in-person event to virtual event can yield the same fundraising dollars.
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Nurture Fundraising Activity Year Round

Nurture ALL participants in the golf tournament, doing so will multiply the efforts and amplify the message.
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Hoedown for HOPE: With Conviction and Dedication

Spokane HOPE auction team proudly shares how their auction team effort raised $170,000 profit at its 7th annual event last year, learn more
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Keeping the Auction Fundraiser Local in Every Way

Chapin Woman's is a local group dedicated to the local community and therefore we will keep all auction activities local in every way
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Auction Fundraising Case Studies & Best Practices

Auction fundraising secrets shared here
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Auction Fundraising Formula

Find a formula and stick to it! Here is how Little Black Dress Party does it.
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Power User Auction Tips

Houston Choral Showcases hit the high notes with auction tips
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Successful auctions and the power of an audience

Auctria presents a case study of the SWCA Foundation and how they use the power of the audience for their successful auctions.
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Branding the Auction

You are a marketer, not just a fundraiser.
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Storytelling: Donations Make the Auction

Moral of the story is...Donations make the auction income soar
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