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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. Leverage the mutual benefits of corporate partnerships by asking your sponsors to contribute a corporate package or basket to your auction. That’s where corporate sponsors and major donors come into play.

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7 Spring Fundraising Ideas to Enhance Your Relationship With Current Donors

CauseVox

The daffodils are blooming, the Kentucky bluegrass is coming in, and the winter jackets are headed toward the back of the closet. It can be as simple as asking your followers to “Like” your post, using a campaign-specific hashtag, or asking donors to share that they gave a gift. It’s spring! Online engagement takes many forms.

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37 Spring Fundraising Ideas for Small Nonprofits

Whole Whale

It’s also a time for gifts and new clothes, making this a great chance to raise funds or donations of new clothing, especially for children. Kentucky Derby Party (first Saturday in May). Everyone loves getting dressed up and watching the Kentucky Derby. Take a hike” day or Sponsored Step Challenge. 3 = $30 bet).

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Is Social Media the Fund Development Professional’s Magic Bullet?

NonProfit Hub

Tammy Moloy is a guest contributor for Nonprofit Hub, and a Senior Consultant with Ashley|Rountree and Associates, a leading regional non-profit consulting firm based in Louisville, Kentucky. Increasingly, board members are looking to development staff to devise a plan using social media to increase gift income.

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Is it a pink nightmare?

Get Fully Funded

So Kentucky Fried Chicken is doing a cause marketing promotion for the Susan Komen Foundation. I completely understand about getting corporate sponsors and cause-related marketing deals. Tags: General Fundraising Tales of Weird & Unbelievable Gifts fundraising Komen nonprofit. You know, the one that fights breast cancer.