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Live Auctions: Which Items Should You Include?

Your big fundraising gala is coming up. Now it’s decision time. Which items are worthy of inclusion in your live auction? And which items should you delegate to silent bidding? Here are the factors to consider when setting your live auction lineup: Broad Appeal The key to high bids is competition among bidders. Period. If there is […]

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Refer an Experience Provider to TravelPledge for a $250 Donation

TravelPledge connects nonprofits with fun auction items from generous businesses. We are always looking for new partners to round out our selection of experiences. If you know the owner or manager of a business that’s a good fit for our program, refer them to us. If they ultimately post certificates for nonprofit fundraisers, we’ll donate $250 to […]

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6 Simple Steps to Run an Online Auction Fundraiser

Don’t have the time to throw a big fundraising gala for your nonprofit? Online silent auctions provide a fantastic alternative to raise loads of money. Best of all, organizing a silent auction fundraiser is simpler than ever on you and your committee, thanks to modern auction software. Benefits of an Online Auction vs. In-person At a typical […]

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Introducing WinningBidder.com, Simple Online Auction Software

TravelPledge helps thousands of nonprofits by connecting them with auction items from generous businesses. We’re excited to release our “all-in-one” online auction solution – WinningBidder.com! With WinningBidder.com, you’ll enjoy: Simple online auction software Easy upload of your donated items Access to auction items from generous businesses Automated checkout and payment processing Setting up an online auction with WinningBidder.com is a […]

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The Best Online Auction Sites for Nonprofits

There is no shortage of online auction software and mobile bidding options for nonprofit fundraisers. But, who are you going to trust with your school, charity, church or club’s silent auction? In this post, we’ll break down how to choose an online auction site for your nonprofit and summarize the solutions from major auction software companies. How […]

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The Four Types of Post-COVID Fundraising Events (Guest Post)

Our friends at Trellis have published a fantastic guide about fundraising events in 2022 and beyond. Check it out! We can all agree there are benefits to both in-person and virtual events. What if we could combine the best of both worlds? Reimagine fundraising and download our guide outlining the four types of post-covid fundraising events to raise […]

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4 Budgeting Tips for Your Nonprofit’s Next Charity Auction

4 Budgeting Tips for Your Nonprofit’s Next Charity Auction (Guest Post)

When it comes to budgeting for your organization’s various campaigns, one primary goal is consistent across all of them: for the earnings to exceed the expenses. The same rule applies to planning your nonprofit’s next charity auction.  Planning a major event that will make up its return on investment takes time. Your nonprofit will need to gain […]

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TravelPledge’s Latest Additions (June ’21)

TravelPledge is excited to offer these new experiences for your auction or raffle. You can access them for your event from your TravelPledge dashboard under Use Items at Event > New Additions. All-Inclusive Hard Rock Hotel Getaway Puerto Vallarta, Mexico Explore the lifestyle of a rock n’ roll star, with all the very best at your fingertips. […]

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WEBINAR: Running Your Hybrid Event (Hosted by ClickBid)

Our fantastic partner ClickBid is hosting a webinar about running your hybrid fundraising event. You won’t want to miss it. Thursday, July 1st at 2 PM (est) There are numerous lessons to be learned from running virtual events last year. This webinar walks through the step-by-step process of conducting a hybrid event. Hybrid events combine in-person donors with […]

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