Posted on January 5, 2009 by gaveltalk
How to Give Your Supporters What the Most Desire.
The Holiday Season is full of reasons and opportunities to show our gratitude to people in our lives. The season kicks off with Thanksgiving, where appreciation to others is shown through a shared meal and some kind sentiments. As we move into December, we enter a time [...]
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Posted on October 20, 2008 by gaveltalk
HOW TO MAINTAIN FUNDRAISING SUCCESS IN SPITE OF THE ECONOMY
There is no more prevalent concern being raised in my consultations than the impact of our current economy on fund raising events…
Well, here’s the good news. On October 10, hours after the newspapers were describing the stock markets worst decline since Black Monday, Rock the Gavel [...]
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Posted on July 16, 2008 by gaveltalk
Online charity auctions are here to stay… If you are considering using one, here are some things to think about:
Is an online solution right for our organization? Consider…
The number of current fund raising activities you are using;
Popularity of current auction oriented fund raisers with your supporters;
Size of supporter email list;
Number of supporters outside of your [...]
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Posted on June 10, 2008 by gaveltalk
Charity auction organizers invest tremendous energy in finding the right items for their live auction. Here’s one way to generate thousands of dollars without having to procure a thing.
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Posted on April 21, 2008 by gaveltalk
One of the biggest challenges for fundraising auction committees is the procurement of auction items. Discover tips and strategies to make procurement efforts more effective and less stressful.
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Posted on March 10, 2008 by gaveltalk
The following question was submitted by reader, Beth. Many of the points provided in the answer below will apply to auctions other than charity events. Thank you for the question.
Q. My question is how to logically go about minimum bids for silent auction items. I thought the increments should have started at [...]
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Posted on February 28, 2008 by gaveltalk
A staple of most benefit auctions, silent auctions can be great revenue generators. They can also, though, be the greatest drain on time, energy and resources. Ensure the hard work of your team is not in vain by applying some sound strategies in both the planning and execution of your silent auction.
Procurement Planning
Use [...]
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