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 […]
Advocacy campaigns are often months, if not years, long endeavors, and ensuring you have the funds to keep your campaign going will require running numerous fundraisers. To attract more attention to your cause and raise funds, many nonprofits will host a variety of fundraising events to fund their advocacy campaign. However, the right fundraising event for one […]
Fundraising statistics reveal that donors love auctions—in fact, 24% of nonprofit donors give through online auctions. As a result, your nonprofit’s annual auction may be one of your most important fundraising events. To get the most out of your auction, you need to find ways to drive registrations, improve the attendee experience, and raise more for your […]
A great way to raise money for your school or charity is by throwing a golf outing. Pair your outing with a dinner and auction, and you have an opportunity to raise a lot of money. Anyone who has organized a golf outing, however, knows that partnering with the right course is paramount to make sure everything […]
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 […]
So, you’re planning an event for your nonprofit. You need to secure a venue, line up some entertainment, set a fundraising goal, and assemble a stellar marketing strategy. Attendance is one of the most important key performance indicators for a nonprofit event— after all, it would be challenging to solicit funds from a bunch of empty chairs […]
Volunteers can provide an incredible amount of support during your organization’s fundraising auctions. They can help spread the word about these events, support your staff members, and help wrap up once the auctions conclude. However, without a clear strategy or training process, you won’t be able to make the most of volunteer support. In this guide, we’ll […]
The answer to “How much do you want to make at your benefit auction?” should not be “As much as we can.” While technically true, such a vague answer is not helpful for making decisions. Rather, goals should be specific, achievable and measurable so you can build a plan to achieve them. In this post, we provide […]
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 […]
Fundraising events are opportunities for your nonprofit to not only earn donations, but to also build connections with supporters by hosting engaging activities related to your cause. Whether you’re hosting an in-person, virtual, or hybrid event, your guests’ first impression of your event will be formed when they register. Your registration process should be quick and user-friendly […]
