Auctria Spotlight

What do with a box full of love letters and a black bear who completely refused to participate?

Balancing tradition with innovation, the Iditarod Trail Committee has built a year-round fundraising strategy that keeps supporters connected to the race. From unforgettable events and auctions to education programs and unique fan experiences, discover how they’re expanding their reach while preserving the heritage that makes the Iditarod so special.

Some fundraising moments make people pause. Others make people raise their paddle. And then there are moments that make an entire room erupt.

Who says Monday nights can't be unforgettable? Turning an unexpected date into one of the keys to creating an unforgettable and successful fundraiser.

What happens when a school stops chasing partygoers and starts focusing on givers?

What started with a simple cash box now fuels a gala where community, flavor, and giving thrive.

When fundraising goes full frontier—moose marbles, helicopters, and heart collide in Alaska’s wildest charitable tradition

Because the animals can't ask for help

Through creative storytelling, a historic venue, and a dedicated team, this gala wasn't just a fundraiser

Free Rein Foundation’s Cattle Baron Ball was an incredible success, exceeding all expectations

An impressive increase of nearly 30% in the amount raised

Make your event fun! Oktoberfest, bingo, dessert auctions, door prizes and raffles

Lessons for Harmony of Giving

Drive engagement through games & paddle raise

Blue Valley Quilters Guild’s “Quilted Auction” used their organization’s branding throughout their website to let their bidders know they were on the right website.

Name the game. Gamify the game.

Art for Fundraising | Bikes, helmets, sneakers, surfboards, guitar are art!

The higher the number of auction items, the higher the number of bidders and the higher the revenue

Fancy centerpieces have never had a direct impact on higher bids or paddles raised.

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

One of the secrets of a smooth running event is to be organized and prepared for any unexpected event day incident!

Transparency in asking for auction donations and in where raised funds go

Over the last thirty years, Church of the Rock’s Pie Auction has raised millions of dollars auctioning pies. Yes, Pies, and cakes too!

Purposeful fundraising, blending: impact video, testimonials & engagement.

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

Make the organization indelible in the supporters mind. Here is how.

Last year, AID saw more than $70K in contributions and hope to reach a similar goal again this year.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

Stress less with these 4 tips

Auction fundraising secrets shared here

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

Houston Choral Showcases hit the high notes with auction tips

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

You are a marketer, not just a fundraiser.

Moral of the story is...

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

Moral of the story is...

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