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4 Dependable and Simple Ways to Boost Donation Amounts

Imagine what your nonprofit could accomplish if every donor increased their contribution by just $10. That could mean the difference between providing food and enrichment... Read More

24 Mar 2024

Roger Devine

Why Emphasize Donor Appreciation? Reasons to Say Thank You

Why Emphasize Donor Appreciation? 5 Reasons to Say Thank You

Thank you: two little words that have the power to strengthen your donor community, foster a reliable giving stream, and improve your nonprofit’s reputation. Read More

19 Jan 2024

Roger Devine

These four interactive fundraising ideas will motivate students to get involved and help your school raise the funds needed to thrive.

4 Interactive Fundraisers that Encourage Student Involvement

Picture your school’s ideal fundraising campaign. Perhaps you put in the work to organize an auction fundraiser, and your students are excited about the event.... Read More

01 Dec 2023

Roger Devine

Learn more about how you can use fundraising events and initiatives to strengthen your association’s sense of community.

How to Strengthen Community Within Your Association

As an association leader, you know that building a sense of community within your organization is an essential, yet challenging, part of running a successful... Read More

20 Oct 2023

Roger Devine

A fundraiser uses a calculator to determine their school’s upcoming auction budget.

Setting Your Fundraising Auction Budget

As the old adage goes, schools need to spend money to raise money. Read More

21 Sep 2023

Roger Devine

In this guide, we will review the basics of silent auction rules and show you how to implement them in your next auction event.

School Auction Planning: 4 Ways to Engage Your Community

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23 May 2023

Roger Devine

68 Fun Themes for Your Fundraising Gala

Fundraising auctions are about raising money, of course. That’s the primary mission. But you can raise money a bunch of different ways, and if you’re... Read More

05 May 2023

Roger Devine

Explore these three tools that parent volunteers can use to host your school’s next virtual fundraiser.

3 Tools for Parent Volunteers Hosting Virtual Fundraisers

It’s no mystery that students’ parents are busy and virtual tools have made online events easier than ever to host. However, running a virtual event... Read More

28 Apr 2023

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Mastering Silent Auction Rules: The Essential Guide

Silent auctions are effective fundraising sources and lots of fun for attendees. When run successfully, either online or in-person, they can create memorable experiences and... Read More

04 Apr 2023

Roger Devine

How Does a Silent Auction Work? A Quick Start Guide

Introducing the most popular auction type: the silent auction. Schools and volunteer-run organizations rely on silent auctions to generate funds to support their missions. Because... Read More