Sports fans are everywhere! They’re not just at the stadium, arena, or golf course; on their couches glued to their TVs; or enjoying the big game at a sports bar—they’re in your donor database. Fortunately for nonprofits, a great way to garner support for your cause is to gamify your fundraising event in some way, and sports-themed […]
After your chapter members graduate, they start to establish themselves in the professional or academic world. Many move away from campus to pursue their goals. But, no matter which direction their lives take, they will always have a strong link to their college: your chapter. This is exactly why fraternity and sorority fundraisers treasure alumni as prospects. […]
Watch our recent webinar with ClickBid about sourcing auction items from your donors. Originally Recorded: Wednesday, May 10 at 2 PM Eastern Procuring auction items seems daunting. Cold-calling every business in town to ask for donations? No fun. Perhaps there’s a better way… and there is. Join Matt Burnell, Founder and CEO of ClickBid and Al McDonald, […]
Alumni fundraising events are an essential aspect of any educational institution’s fundraising, especially when it comes to financing scholarships, endowments, and other critical initiatives. However, organizing a successful event can be overwhelming. How do you increase event turnout and ensure that you’ll be able to hit your fundraising goals? That’s where data-driven strategies come in. In this […]
Join ClickBid and TravelPledge for a live webinar and sourcing auction items from your donors. You won’t want to miss it! Wednesday, May 10 at 2 PM Eastern Procuring auction items seems daunting. Cold-calling every business in town to ask for donations? No fun. Perhaps there’s a better way… and there is. Join Matt Burnell, Founder and […]
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 […]
When it comes to fundraising, organizing events aligned with your campaign excites your donors and drives contributions. The best way to leverage fundraising events is by targeting a specific group of donors and tailoring the event to their interests and preferences. Your sorority or fraternity’s alumni is a great community to throw exclusive fundraising events for due […]
Marketing is an essential component of your organization’s strategy because it’s key for your donor acquisition, retention, and broader fundraising strategies. In particular, your marketing strategy is an important aspect of your event. If your organization is planning on hosting an online auction, fun run, carnival, or any other type of event, you need to know who […]
Online fundraising is an increasingly important trend for nonprofits looking to boost engagement and drive success. In 2021 alone, online giving grew by 12.1%. That means building a digital fundraising strategy should be a top priority for your organization, if it isn’t already. In this guide, we’ll walk through everything you need to know about online giving, […]
When you think of auctions, you might envision a black-tie affair, complete with a fast-talking auctioneer and one-on-one battles for high-value items. If this image has turned you off from hosting an auction fundraiser, we have some great news for you. You might be surprised to know that this is rarely how modern auctions function. In fact, […]
