Fundraising Tips, Ideas & Best Practices

    Practical guidance to help schools and nonprofits plan successful events, connect with donors, and raise more for their missions.

    Maximizing Results with an Online Auction

    Online auctions may appear to be an easy, convenient way to raise money for your school or organization. But the truth is that online auctions,... Read More

    26 Nov 2013

    Roger Devine

    Auction Planning 101: getting the most out of the software

    From the moment you purchase our software, we’ll offer you opportunities to learn how to use it. However, we know that regardless of how much... Read More

    05 Nov 2013

    Roger Devine

    Kicking Auction Season off right – planning 101

    “Come join our team, we’re really making things happen for our kid’s school!” Read More

    01 Oct 2013

    Roger Devine

    Sign-up Parties Boost Results!

    Auctions are fun – at least, they should be fun. Buying stuff can be fun as well (there’s a reason we have more of it... Read More

    25 Sep 2013

    Roger Devine

    Connect with your audience, early and often!

    It’s a new year and for many of you it’s the time when your benefit auction planning and implementation strategies really start ramping up! In... Read More

    20 Sep 2013

    Roger Devine

    The Dream Team: Software Lead

    This, the last post in our Dream Team series, focuses on a key role which supports the efforts of every other team member: Software Lead.... Read More

    04 Jul 2013

    Roger Devine

    The Dream Team: Front Desk Manager

    Today’s post picks up where we left off a few weeks ago in the_Building Your School Auction Dream Team_ series, in which we are outlining... Read More

    22 Jun 2013

    Roger Devine

    The Dream Team: Theme and Decorations Chair

    Who doesn’t love a good party? Read More

    01 Jun 2013

    Roger Devine

    The Dream Team: Ticket Sales Captain

    Auction items are procured, decorations are up, the band is at the ready… but without people in those seats, all this preparation is for naught.... Read More

    24 May 2013

    Roger Devine

    The Dream Team: Limiting and Defining Roles

    If you’ve been following this blog series, by now you’ve filled several sections in your teambuilding binder with job descriptions for key positions in the... Read More

    22 May 2013

    Roger Devine