By Sandy Rees Many nonprofits have a fundraising event that includes a silent auction. And it’s easy to understand why. A silent auction is pretty easy to organize and adds a revenue stream to an event, making it more profitable. Plus, silent auctions are fun for event attendees. If you have a silent auction in…
Click on image for more information FUNdraising: 50 Proven Strategies for Successful School Fundraisers by Frank Sennett lives up to the claim on it’s back cover – ” Creative new approaches and clever twists on classic fundraising events!” While you’ve probably heard of, and maybe even tried, a silent auction, home tour, karaoke night, walk-a-thon, or…
By Sandy Rees Special events are commonly used by nonprofits to raise money. From dinner/galas with silent auctions to golf tournaments and everything in between, millions of dollars are raised each year to support the work of nonprofit organizations. Getting people to attend your special events can be a challenge, particularly if your organization is…
Silent auctions can be fantastic fundraisers, but only if you get the bidders together to bid up the items. You can easily increase your exposure for your silent auction by posting the items on eBay. Coordinate the end of the eBay auction with your live event so that those in attendance can see who the…
Here is a creative fundraising idea that does not involve “funds”! Many people love to read, and lots of retirement homes, youth centers and hospitals are on the look out for current bestsellers. Consider hosting a current book exchange. Ask everyone to bring 2 (or more) current bestsellers. Place the books on display, and have…
This creative fundraiser will work any place where there is a gathering of people. For example, hold it during half-time at a high school game. Let people’s curiosity help you raise money for your cause, after all curiosity killed the cat. Have your group bring a wrapped package, big or small, to the auction. They…
Contact a local brewing group interested in home brewing. Ask if they’d be willing to partner together for a fundraiser where you host a sampling fundraiser. Sell tickets to the event and allow people to sample from the home brewers gathered. Add in a silent auction of raffle along with concessions to increase your fundraising…
A “Stars Behind Bars” event was recently held in London. No, it’s not the locked up kind of bar. It’s the night club kind. Stars performed as guest bartenders during this event which required a ticket to get in. Additional money was raised by running a raffle and silent auction during the evening. This is…
Plan this decadent and elaborate celebration as a fundraiser for your organization. Reserve space at a nice hotel or restaurant. Sell advance tickets. Focus on corporations who might purchase a full table. Serve an exquisite dinner with drinks. Allow guests to indulge in a variety of chocolate culinary creations for dessert. Have live music playing…
