Infographic: What Is the Best Platform for Streaming Your Virtual Gala?

Overwhelmed by having to choose among Facebook Live, YouTube Live, Zoom and a million other platforms for streaming your virtual gala? We’ve got you covered. Check out our decision tree below to learn what social media platform or webinar service is the best choice for streaming your online fundraiser. (Click infographic to enlarge.) Share this Image On Your […]

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We Gave Our Homepage a Fresh Look. Here’s Why.

This week, we updated the look and content of TravelPledge’s homepage. We are very excited with the result and wanted to share with our customers why we made the change. TravelPledge Is Not Just Another Travel Consignment Company In some nonprofit circles, “travel consignment” is a dirty word and for good reason. Most travel consignment companies work […]

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15 Must Know Tips for Throwing a Virtual Gala

Thousands of nonprofits are realizing the benefits of virtual galas. Virtual galas engage new donors, save event costs on food, staff and venue, and ultimately deliver donations that meet or exceed that of in-person events. We’ve surveyed benefit auctioneers and consultants to put together their list of top tips for your virtual gala. 1. Invite everyone Unlike […]

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New Feature! Raise Funds Online With Flash Sales

TravelPledge is excited to introduce Flash Sales – your simplest online fundraiser. Promote the Flash Sale page on your custom branded TravelPledge website to your supporters. When a supporter purchases a certificate on Flash Sale, we’ll send your nonprofit a check for up to 70% of the purchase price! Example LingQ, an online language lesson provider, makes […]

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Check Out These Virtual Experiences for Your Online Auction

TravelPledge is excited to enhance our offering of virtual experiences for your benefit auction. Thank you for all your comments and suggestions! Add these exceptional experiences to your auction by using the “Virtual Experiences” filter from the Use Items at Event tab. Virtual Interview with Broadway Performer Learn the backstage secrets of Broadway and spend an hour […]

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Webinar: Turn Your Virtual Event Into a Reality (April 14)

Watch TravelPledge’s Alex McDonald explain the “Why” and “How To” for running a virtual gala. If you are considering a virtual fundraising gala, online auction or simply switching your silent auction from paper to mobile bidding, this webinar is for you. You’ll leave with an understanding of the next steps for raising vital funds during this difficult […]

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Switching to a “Virtual” Gala? TravelPledge Partnership with ClickBid Makes it Easy

TravelPledge has partnered with leading mobile bidding solution ClickBid to make it easy for auction organizers to take their events online. With the newly released functionality, event organizers will see their selected TravelPledge experiences as well as any donated experiences entered into TravelPledge populate automatically into ClickBid. The innovation comes as nonprofits with planned spring galas are […]

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Virtual Galas: How to Host an Online Fundraising Event

Thousands of nonprofits are hosting virtual galas, leveraging modern technology to engage their donor base and raise vital funds. In our virtual gala guide, you’ll learn about: Virtual gala programming Web-sharing technology Online auctions & fund-a-needs Much more Considering a virtual gala? Read on, or watch our recent Webinar. What Is a Virtual Gala? A virtual gala […]

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Silent Auction Baskets: Bundle Your Items to Maximize Bids (Step-by-Step Guide)

Do you have a bunch of smaller silent auction items that don’t really “pop” on their own? In this post, you’ll learn how to bundle your silent auction items into baskets so the whole is greater than the sum of the parts. We’ll cover: Choosing items to bundle Setting the minimum bid Presenting the bundle Let’s dive […]

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