Should you call it Raise the Paddle, Fund a Need, or something else? Here are some ideas.
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You’ve spent so much time on the details of planning your next fundraising event. Whether it’s a golf outing, gala, fundraising breakfast or lunch, wine-tasting, or fund-a-need activity — invitations are sent and then you expect donors to give. Unfortunately, your guests don’t care much about the napkin colors, centerpieces,…
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Continue readingDo you exponentially exceed your fundraising goals at your events or in your mail appeals? If not, you’re in luck because my friend and colleague Dean Crownover has invited me to present a training I love! On this topic! If you don’t know Dean, he’s Georgia’s #1 Benefit Auctioneer and…
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Continue readingAt a conference I attended this past summer, Lori Jacobwith gave a presentation on storytelling. She shared a framework for creating a story. Whether your event is set up to ask guests directly or indirectly for a gift, storytelling is a powerful way …
Continue readingYou spend OH so much time on the details of planning your golf outing, gala, fundraising breakfast or lunch, wine-tasting, or fund-a-need activity. And then, invitations are sent and you expect donors to give. Unfortunately, your guests don’t care much about the napkin colors, centerpieces, gift bags, or the font…
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Continue readingGenerally speaking, I’m not a fan of comparing the numbers of your benefit auction to other events. Results vary by region, guest capacity, the cause, the type of event, and other factors. Furthermore, unless you are able to see all of the data …
Continue readingI want to talk about the importance of having subtitles on your Fund a Need video. Subtitles aren’t just useful for foreign audiences or those hard of hearing. Here’s what happened last week and why I’m sharing. One of my clients runs…
Continue readingI’m unimpressed with fundraising thermometers when used during paddle raisers. Instead of boosting audience engagement, they suppress donations.
Continue readingIt’s best to pre-set your Fund a Need levels. But when an opportunity like this presents itself, grab it! Syvlia’s modest donation generated an additional $924.
Continue readingHere’s my take on why nonprofits – especially smaller ones – should bypass silent auctions and focus on running strong Fund a Needs.
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