If your budget is short on money for fresh flowers for auction centerpieces, here is a colorful, creative alternative. These roses were made from paper.
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The tangible benefit of planning a fundraising auction is the money raised. But let’s consider some INTANGIBLE benefits of auctions. What might they be?
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Many nonprofits serve wine with the meal. A few of them will offer higher quality wine, available for purchase. The upgraded wine is another revenue source.
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Imagine your school selling one of its class art projects for $50,000! Wonderful, right? Not in one case. It landed in court. In a recent blog post, I shared the Vanity Fair story of Harvey Weinstein and his auction donations at a 2015 gala in France. He’s currently being investigated for the questionable financial dealings… Read On >
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December is a popular month for socializing. Use this time with co-workers, friends, and family as a chance to conduct some auction reconnaissance.
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Beyond the sexual allegations, Harvey Weinstein is under investigation for his involvement with AmFAR and its glitzy annual Cannes Gala and auction.
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What’s the best way to handle auction donations that show up the day of your gala? Here are 4 ideas for handling those last-minute arrivals.
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Here’s a comprehensive list of silent auction software vendors. At least 25 of them also offer silent auction mobile bidding services.
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The back of your auction bid card / bid paddle is valuable real estate, so don’t leave it blank. At this event, the nonprofit used the back of the bid card to convey seating assignments.
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Some nonprofits will print a guest’s bid number on both sides of an auction bid paddle. The benefit of this approach is that regardless of which side of the paddle is shown to the auctioneer, the bid number is viewed. Another idea is to sell the space on the back of the bid paddle. The… Read On >
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