Land acknowledgments are common in Australia, Canada and New Zealand and less known in the USA. Watch this video to learn more about what it is and perhaps how to adapt it for your event.
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Rarely am I handed a gift bag at a charity auction with so much inside. Watch the video to learn which companies provided lotions, food, etc.
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This hospital foundation used the perks of its auction venue to showcase some unique entertainment for the enjoyment of its gala guests.
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There are dire warnings in the United States press about the huge drop in charitable giving coming in 2018. Even groups who should know better, like AFP – the Association of Fundraising Professionals, is saying the sky is falling. (Full disclosure: I am on the board of my local AFP chapter. That doesn’t mean I
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Continue readingSchool auction themes can be inspired by children’s books, just as “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” influenced this school fundraiser. Watch the video.
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When someone points at you, it’s usually for negative reasons — a reprimand or an accusation. That’s why pointing isn’t welcome in my fundraising auctions.
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If you want a different type of fundraising event, a wine auction might be the ticket. Here’s how two nonprofits have designed wine auctions to fit their markets.
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Since hiring an auctioneer in 2010, this public school auction has adopted new ideas but still maintained their brand by keeping some elements consistent.
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Here’s a benefit auction that breaks the rules. Their successful formula is an afternoon event with a low $25 ticket, a casual dress code and no food.
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This nonprofit moves auction venues nearly every year. So when’s the last time *you* changed venues? Here’s a list of reasons to persuade you to revamp.
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