by Kari Anderson | May 26, 2020 | Auctions, Board Topics, Events, Fundraising, Volunteers
We’ve had a lot of events cancelled outright lately. But now we’re entering a new no-person’s land of should we or shouldn’t we march ahead with “Our Thing”? States are re-opening at different rates and people will have different comfort levels with crowds...
by Kari Anderson | Apr 3, 2019 | Auctions, Board Topics, Events, Finances, Fundraising, Gifts, Organizational Planning, Volunteers
There are many ways for volunteers to help with fundraising. Your job is to make the best possible match between the fundraising task and the volunteer personality, and to train your volunteer fundraisers so they are comfortable in their role. Training is essential....
by Kari Anderson | Oct 24, 2018 | Auctions, Events, Fundraising
Live auctions are another great add-on for fundraising events, even when there’s a silent auction happening. Live auctions are usually “big ticket” items, expected to bring large bids. I’ve won a hot air balloon ride and a beer run on a vintage firetruck at live...
by Kari Anderson | Oct 17, 2018 | Auctions, Events, Fundraising
Your fundraising event generates revenue from ticket sales and sponsorships. Another revenue stream can be event “add-ons”: silent and live auctions, raise a paddle, 50/50 split the pot; raffles and other activities connected to your event. Silent auctions are a...
