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.

Engaged donors interact with your nonprofit, driving donations and providing needed support. Learn how to interact with your donors with these four strategies.

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

Giving Tuesday is December 1, 2020. GT has become a movement that celebrates and supports giving and philanthropy. Take advantage with Auctria

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

Here are some lessons learned, case studies and advice for the upcoming fundraising season.

Nonprofit compliance can be a tricky topic when it comes to auctions. Make sure your nonprofit is financially compliant with these 5 must-know strategies.

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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.

New features & services added: mobile app updated, online bidding enhancements, improved supporter recognition & virtual live productions

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

Mobile bidding app now is perfectly aligned to your auction and event website.

Best categories of auction items for your virtual gala

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

Even before the decision to go virtual was made, the organizing committee had engaged

The summer fundraising slump is real, but so is the impact matching gifts can have on your revenue. Learn how to use matching gifts as part of your strategy!

Pulling open the barn doors to read how this farm raised over 100K in their first auction fundraiser

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.]

The silver lining to moving a gala to a virtual event, the results were amazing.

The authors/donors use their social media platforms collectively to boost the auction visibility and advocacy messages.

Digital marketing is an important consideration for nonprofits of all sizes. Leverage these actionable tips to ensure you effectively convey your brand online.

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.

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.

We tested out all the popular streaming services to help auctioners and event organizers figure out the best one for them

We know it’s disappointing to have to cancel the in-person event however the event can still continue. Virtual live auctions can still be fun, can still be interactive and can still bring in the needed funds.

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!

Nurture ALL participants in the golf tournament, doing so will multiply the efforts and amplify the message.

Donor engagement is the key to increase both fundraising and donor retention rates. Check out our mini-guide to answer some common donor engagement questions.

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

Auctria has enhanced your auction & event fundraising website for 2020. New look and editing tool.

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.

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

Click to register for Auctria's current webinars including GivingTuesday campaign set-up

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

Spokane HOPE auction team proudly shares how their auction team effort raised $170,000 profit at its 7th annual event last year, learn more

Your own past supporters would like to support YOUR cause for GivingTuesday. Set up now with Auctria

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

Run-Plan-Close the auction fundraiser in 3 [BIG] Steps

Chapin Woman's is a local group dedicated to the local community and therefore we will keep all auction activities local in every way

Mobile bidding has a right place and right time, our suggestions on balance

Offering big-ticket packages saves time in fulfillment, and elevates the caliber of the entire event.

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.

No matter what your end goal is, your nonprofit should conduct a fundraising planning and feasibility study before starting your campaign- here is how.

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

Stress less with these 4 tips

Auction that are themed can be money magnets

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

Prevent last minute bid sniping with our anti-sniping features. When configured bids right before the close will extended the deadline for that item.

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

Auction fundraising secrets shared here

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

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

Reach more bidders and higher bids with no risk auction items

A gallery of beautiful bid sheets for your auction

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

Houston Choral Showcases hit the high notes with auction tips

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)

What will audiences bid on? Know, reach & engage the auction audience

Start the New Year with a new release of Auctria. Many new features and updates.

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