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Here’s How To Increase Auction Revenue By Planting Donors At Your Nonprofit Gala

Bloomerang

Donor plants jump up at your gala’s auction , raise their hand high, and start, or advance, the bidding. A seasoned fundraiser in Jewish philanthropy taught me about donor plants years ago and, celebrating the best of fundraising’s oral tradition, a hallmark of our field, I am passing it on to you. More on this in a bit.

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Which Fundraising Events Bring in the Most Money for Small Nonprofits?

Get Fully Funded

Some fundraising events are huge, drawing attendees and sponsors like moths to a flame. Pay attention to the donor/attendee experience, then weigh out the potential cost and get ready to PLAN, PLAN, PLAN! Brings in dozens of new donors (or renews existing ones). Brings in dozens of new donors (or renews existing ones).

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60+ Spring Fundraising Ideas for Every Nonprofit

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Here’s a list of spring fundraising ideas to help you celebrate the season with your supporters: Spring fundraising ideas 1. Ask local bakeries to offer sweets to sell to further motivate donors to purchase a treat. You can also put out a donation jar for donors who want to support your cause but don’t want to purchase an item.

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How to Use CauseVox for Fraternity and Sorority Fundraisers

CauseVox

Create Teams of Different Pledge Classes Now, let’s talk about a secret ingredient that can make your capital campaign soar: the power of friendly competition within your own ranks. By creating teams based on different pledge classes, you can tap into the natural camaraderie and rivalry that exists within your chapter.

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What are Challenge Gifts?

sgEngage

Challenge gifts are commonly financially based, relying on donors to raise funds to accomplish the challenge’s goal. Money-based challenge gifts will typically indicate an amount that is pledged, an amount that must be raised to complete the challenge, and a time allotment in which the nonprofit is expected to complete the challenge.

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How to Encourage Board Member Giving for Capital Campaigns

Greater Giving

These can include: “Give-get” policies in which board members are asked to be responsible for sourcing a specific amount of money from themselves, other donors, and/or sponsors. Providing pledge forms and gently encouraging they be returned by a particular date. Celebrate reaching your goal. Solicit each board member.

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Unique Nonprofit Fundraising Event Ideas to Stand Out

DipJar

It’s time to unleash your creativity for a fundraising event that stands out, connects with donors in new ways, and raises dollars for your cause. Sports & Challenge Fundraisers Capitalize on your donors’ competitive nature with a sport-focused or physical challenge fundraising event. National “day” celebrations.

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