Due to the pandemic, many nonprofits took their in-person galas virtual, streaming their presentation online and raising money through mobile bidding software. Though it has received less fanfare, there is a second trend afoot in socially-distant fundraising: the benefit golf event. Since golf is an outdoor sport where it’s easy for people to keep their distance, golf […]
TravelPledge is excited to announce a Flash Sale on LingQ online language lessons from November 24 through December 8, 2020. Giving Tuesday is December 1. Need a refresher on Flash Sales? Here’s how they work: Promote the Flash Sale page on your custom branded TravelPledge website to your supporters. When a supporter purchases a certificate on Flash […]
The benefits of virtual galas are undeniable. But, there are trade-offs as well. Many donors, for example, miss the communal feeling of everyone coming together at an in-person gala to help a dear cause. Fortunately, there’s a way to reap the benefits of virtual event without the trade-offs: the hybrid fundraiser. In this post, you’ll learn what […]
Two economists, Paul R. Milgrom and Robert B. Wilson, won the Nobel in economic science on Monday for improvements to auction theory and inventions of new auction formats. At TravelPledge, we are quite excited about auction theory getting so much attention in the news! We looked at a few of Milgrom and Wilson’s findings to see how […]
Charity auction organizers know the importance of connecting with generous businesses to find silent auction items. However, it’s cumbersome to write hundreds of online donation request letters (not to mention the cold-calling) hoping enough generous business owners say “yes.” How do you make your charity auction stand out when requesting donations? In this post, we cover the […]
TravelPledge is excited to offer these new B&B stays for your auction or raffle. These are perfect if you are looking for a drivable “staycation” for your fall event. You can access them for your event from your TravelPledge dashboard under Use Items at Event > New Additions. Escape to Brandywine Valley & Gardens Chadds Ford, PA […]
The most important thing for a virtual gala fundraiser is not the scripting, the video, the hosts or the auction items. The most important thing is getting people to tune in, ready to open their wallets. In this post, I’m going to show you how to achieve just that using “living room captains.” What Is a Living […]
Despite the virtual gala being the “plan B” for many nonprofits in 2020, many organizers have realized that their net donations are increased by going virtual! Since their virtual gala was less expensive to throw, the decreased revenue from ticket sales was more than offset by the lower costs. But just how much does it cost to […]
It’s no secret that the coronavirus pandemic has thrown event fundraising for a loop. At TravelPledge, we’ve been hard at work enhancing our capabilities to support you in your socially-distant fundraising efforts. Here are some helpful TravelPledge features and resources you may or may not be aware of. Local Experiences Mobile Bidding Integrations Virtual Experiences Flash Sales […]
The pandemic has forced thousands of nonprofits to cancel their in-person galas and stream a virtual gala online instead. However, the thought of producing a live gala on camera makes many organizers nervous. Here’s a little secret: the vast majority of virtual galas are pre-recorded. In this post, I’ll share why it’s A-OK to skip the stress […]
