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5 Strategies for Streamlining the Event Check-In Process

If you’ve ever attended a popular theme park during its peak season, you know how much waiting in lines can dampen your excitement and anticipation for the day.  Don’t let this happen at your events—instead, do everything you can to streamline and improve the event’s check-in process. After all, this will be attendees’ first impression of the […]

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WinningBidder.com Recognized as “Best Value” Auction Software by Capterra

Alpharetta, GA – WinningBidder.com As we are close to the end of this year, we are thrilled to announce that WinningBidder.com has been recognized with multiple “Best of” badges from Gartner Digital Markets brands: Capterra, and GetApp, a leading software recommendation search engine. WinningBidder.com is TravelPledge’s sister company, and provides free online auction software for nonprofits. This […]

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How to Level Up Last Year’s Fundraising Events: 5 Ideas

Fundraising events are critical components of your nonprofit’s fundraising portfolio. Beyond raising mission-critical funds, these events let your organization engage with supporters, onboard new donors, and raise awareness for your cause. Because fundraising events hold such value, it’s crucial for your nonprofit to find ways for your events to stand out and improve their outcomes year over […]

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5 Essential Tips for Better Virtual Nonprofit Events

Virtual events empower large nonprofits to connect with widespread audiences and drive their fundraising goals forward. However, virtual events pose a variety of challenges, from mastering the technology that powers your events to keeping attendees engaged through a screen.  To overcome these challenges and plan events that leave a lasting impact on your attendees, you need a […]

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5 Events to Engage Your Members + Tips for Planning Them

Associations and nonprofits with membership programs need a variety of content to engage members. When it comes to setting up unique activities and providing valuable networking time, events are unbeatable. But what events should your organization host that will maximize attendance and engagement? In this guide, we’ll explore five classic membership events and strategies for making them […]

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5 Creative Fundraising Event Ideas for Arts Organizations

Whether you run a dance studio, local theater program, art gallery, or another type of arts organization, your mission likely revolves around inspiring creativity and bringing the arts to life. However, this work often requires supplementing the income you generate through dedicated fundraising campaigns and events. Although fundraising can seem mundane compared to your other operations, don’t […]

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How to Maximize Event Attendance: 9 Best Practices

Your nonprofit’s event attendance directly impacts its overall success. To meet your fundraising goals, spread awareness of your mission, and build lasting relationships with donors, you first need to build a large audience for your event. Whether you’re planning a conference or a charity golf tournament, it’s essential to drum up excitement and earn as many RSVPs […]

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The Quick-Start Guide to Using AI for Fundraising Events

Nonprofit events are as popular as ever, with 81% of U.S. donors attending engaging experiences hosted by their favorite organizations.  Plus, events are easier to plan than ever before thanks to innovative artificial intelligence (AI) solutions. AI solutions help organizations streamline the planning process, save time, and design events that appeal to supporters’ unique interests.  Whether you’re […]

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Thanking Donors After Events: 3 Memorable Strategies

From booking venue spaces to marketing, a lot goes into planning your events, and it’s tempting to breathe a sigh of relief after the last guests make their exit. However, your events aren’t done until you thank your attendees! Just like how you thank supporters after donating or volunteering, you should also thank them for coming to […]

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