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How to Structure Your Nonprofit’s Silent Auction Bid Sheets

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For example, using a generic title for a vacation package like “Trip to Northern Italy” likely won’t be as attention-grabbing as calling it “Tuscany Culinary Escape.” Write concisely. Keep paragraphs short and use bullet points so supporters can quickly skim each description. Include all essential information.

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40+ Unforgettable Live Auction Items that Sell Well

Bloomerang

Jewelry Jewelry is an appealing auction item for bidders looking to find the perfect Valentine’s Day or anniversary gift. Search for experiences in countries known for their cuisine, like Italy, France, China, and Mexico. Seek out rare jewels or valuable antique items that inspire collectors to get involved in the bidding.

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Research Friday: Transforming the mindset from charitable giving to the social economy

ASU Lodestar Center

2), instead of just private charitable gifts to nonprofit organizations. She has studied the social economy in summer schools at the University of Bologna, European Summer School on the Social Economy as well as the EMES European Research network in Italy. This is exciting! Like this article? Get another!

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Screencast Treatment: Web Analytics As Simple Gifts To Measure Mission

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Web Analytics As Simple Gifts To Measure Mission 3. In Italy, grappa is primarily served as a "digestivo" or after dinner drink. Production Note: I wonder if " Simple Gifts " is in the public domain?). Possible Working Titles: 1. Analytics This! Zen and the Art of Web Analytics.

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Your Cause Camp 2018 Lineup is Here

NonProfit Hub

Lori’s gift is to help nonprofit organizations communicate powerfully so they raise exponentially more money. She speaks worldwide, enjoying the opportunity to work with colleagues in places like Mexico City, London, Paris, Italy, Belgium, Australia, New Zealand, The Netherlands, Slovakia. ignitedfundraising.com.

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Ten Books for Every Nonprofit Professional’s Reading List

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

The book is for any fundraising professional who needs to ask for charitable gifts face-to-face. Valerio Melandri is a well-known fundraising guru in Italy. Brian and I are often following each other on the nonprofit conference speaking circuit. Recently he sent me a copy of his book. I’ll be keynoting the Festival in 2019.

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5 Key Insights from the 2010 Global State of the Nonprofit.

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Responses were received from 2,383 individuals in Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, India, the Netherlands, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Fewer than half report such requests in Canada, France, Germany, and Italy. This year’s survey has been expanded to a more global view.

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