by Terri | Dec 2, 2017 | Fundraising
We are often asked by non-profit event organizers to compare our program to “consignment” programs that they may have used (and typically have had bad experiences with). We did a little research, and we quickly discovered why so many non-profits shy away from...
by Terri | Aug 30, 2016 | Fundraising
Has your PTO spent quality time engaging parents and building solid support? Perhaps it’s time to put the PTO to the ultimate test…a fundraising auction! While fundraising auctions require a great deal of time investment they can reap the greatest benefit for your...
by Terri | Feb 21, 2015 | Fundraising
Sometimes the hardest part about charity fundraising events is finding items to add to live and silent auctions that actually raise money. Especially vacations! We are excited to unroll a new way to find already donated vacations for auctions. Whether you are working...
by Terri | Dec 12, 2013 | Fundraising
The Winter Holidays seem to bring out the best in us. Not only does volunteerism increase, but the desire to “do something” is at a high for the year and research shows that giving increases in November and December. Whether donors start looking at tax deductions or...
by Terri | Oct 30, 2013 | Fundraising
When we consider fundraising, we often look at the bottom line and the bottom line only: the gift. We often see the financial donation as the goal and miss the opportunity to see what that donor is really all about. The real goal of fundraising is to build a...
by Terri | Oct 10, 2013 | Fundraising
As donors have begun transitioning their gifts from writing checks to online giving, the question of how to appropriately thank these donors becomes a priority for nonprofits. In a world where we expect, and often receive, what we want at the click of a mouse,...