Picture this: Your nonprofit is gearing up to host an exciting fundraising event. You’ve booked a venue, secured corporate sponsors, and shared promotional content on social media. You likely also created an event landing page on your nonprofit’s website, but is it optimized to drive as many registrations as possible? Your event landing page should effectively introduce […]
Auctions are among the most engaging and lucrative fundraising events your nonprofit can host—and also the most complicated to organize. From finalizing event logistics to procuring prizes to creating a marketing plan, your team will have their hands full for several months leading up to the auction. One of the most important (and often overlooked) aspects of […]
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 […]
It’s no secret that influencer marketing is one of the hotter trends in the marketing world right now. It has the potential to be a powerful tool for event organizers, but how can you best maximize the reach of your influencers? Influencer marketing is about getting your event in front of new audiences, specifically people who already […]
TravelPledge Auctions, TravelPledge’s free online auction software, now enables organizers to add event sponsors’ logos to their online auction page. Selling sponsorships is a great way to increase your event’s total raise amount while deepening the promotional benefit you deliver to corporate partners. Adding logos is simple. In your Auction Settings, visit the Sponsors page and click […]
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, […]
Online fundraising has become wildly popular after the pandemic and after organizations were pushed to go completely virtual. Online auctions still require preparation but are less overwhelming compared to in-person auctions or galas. ClickBid provides an event fundraising platform and has helped many nonprofits transition from in-person auctions to online auctions. To help you maximize your fundraising […]
Accessibility isn’t just a nice-to-have quality for your nonprofit’s event webpages—it may be a legal requirement. According to Getting Attention’s guide to 501(c)(3) website requirements, “Sections 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 require federal agencies and organizations that receive federal funding to make their programs and activities, including their websites, accessible to people with […]
