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Fundraising can be overwhelming. We gathered tips and tricks to help you raise the most for your causes. Read our thoughts on best practices.

silent auction donation request letter

How to Write an Effective Silent Auction Donation Request Letter

Silent auctions are a powerful way to raise funds, and behind every successful silent auction is an effective donation request letter. It’s the essential outreach tool that helps you gather the items, experiences, and services that fuel your event.

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How to Organize a Successful Golf Tournament Fundraiser

Golf is more than just a game of skill. It's an experience that brings people together. Pair that camaraderie with a...

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20 Creative Fundraising Ideas for Nonprofits and Charities

Finding creative ways to fundraise is the path to a nonprofit’s success. Whether you’re starting from scratch or trying...

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Set The Perfect Starting Bids for Your Silent Auction Items

A silent auction is a fun and interactive way for a nonprofit to raise money. Attendees browse items up for sale and...

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Running Timed Online Auctions: Strategies for Maximizing Bids

A timed online auction might be your best bet if you're looking for a flexible, lower-pressure option that still brings...

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How to Plan a Successful Car Wash Fundraiser: Tips and Tricks

A car wash fundraiser is a timeless, grassroots event that blends community engagement with a practical, low-cost...

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Enhance Donor Engagement with Silent Auction Mobile Bidding

Fundraising today looks a lot different than it did just a few years ago. Nonprofits are finding new ways to connect...

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Top 6 Silent Auction Platforms for Effortless Fundraising

When looking for ways to raise funds, silent auctions are a popular and effective option for nonprofits and charity...

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Fundraising Meaning Explained: How It Fuels Nonprofit Success

If you work in a nonprofit, you already know that fundraising is about much more than dollars and cents. It’s the...

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Top Free Auction Software for Nonprofits: Boost Fundraising Efforts

We know that effective fundraising is the heartbeat of every successful nonprofit or charity. It fuels your mission,...

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9 Best Nonprofit Fundraising Ideas to Boost Donations

Fundraising has been a part of the charity industry for a long time and is still key to NPOs achieving their mission....

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How to Set Up a Successful Silent Auction

What goes into hosting a successful silent auction fundraiser? A whole lot! From starting strong with clear goals and a...

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Choosing the Best Auction Management Software for Fundraisers

There are so many things you need to juggle to make an auction fundraiser a success – and something that can be a big...

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The hidden cost of Zeffy

Nonprofits need reliable, transparent, and cost-effective fundraising solutions—especially when running online...

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Nonprofit donor management software

Choosing the Best Donor Management Software for Nonprofits

Donor management software can transform your nonprofit’s administration by helping you coordinate all aspects of your...

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Creating Winning Silent Auction Item Descriptions: A Complete Guide

Bid sheets are essential to the successful running of silent auctions. They provide bidders with important item...

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Top 10 Live Auction Ideas to Boost Nonprofit Fundraising

Live auctions are key to many nonprofits’ fundraising efforts. They provide an opportunity to engage donors, attract...

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Your Guide to Canva for Nonprofits

Canva helps nonprofit organizations create professional-quality graphic designs with their user-friendly graphic design...

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Fundraising bracelets

Maximize Awareness and Funds with Fundraiser Bracelets

Fundraiser bracelets are a simple, powerful, and popular method for raising awareness about a cause. 

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Online auctions

Understanding Online Auctions: A Guide for Nonprofits

Online auctions have completely changed the auctioneering and fundraising landscape. Today, individuals and...

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Silent Auction Basket Ideas to Boost Your Fundraising Event

Silent auction baskets are a staple at fundraising events, offering a creative way to generate excitement and bids. To...

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Choose Stripe, Avoid PayPal - Our Honest Take

One of the most common questions we get is: How do we collect payments from our bidders, and should we choose Stripe or...

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Maximize Nonprofit Fundraising: Guide to Online Donations

Online donations have become a game changer for nonprofits. Not only do they provide a crucial source of funding, but...

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