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Fundraising success is possible!

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I have heard event planners say they can’t understand why some organizations’ events do so well but “identical” fundraising events held by their organization in the same city do poorly. They say that they do everything they can think of to imitate the successful organizations’ events. They imitate what appears on the surface as a successful […]

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Fundraising events can be a real circus!

A good analogy to a well-run auction fundraising event is a well-run circus. There is something for everyone, and the goal is for everyone to have fun. Something is always going on to see or do. The circus has its center ring and the main event. The gala auction event has its auction, always held […]

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Charity fundraising auction event: seven hints for success

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I received a request from a journalist for my top six hints for a successful charity fundraising auction. I told her my recommendations would vary a bit based on the size of fundraising auction and whether the host was managing with volunteers or had hired the services of professional event managers to run part or […]

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Fundraising Events Must Offer Something for Everyone

A well-run auction fundraising event offers something for everyone, with a goal for everyone to have fun. Something is always going on to see or do. The event’s main attraction is the live auction. An effective auction unfolds like a staged play, with a cast of characters and an audience. Auctioneers, spotters, runners, and models […]

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Fundraising events or other means to find net revenue

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Many people love to attend fundraising events because events are so much fun. Many of these same people are also members and officers of nonprofit organizations. It’s no surprise when those event lovers say they want their organization to host an event, too. And why not? Everyone knows fundraising events are fun and “all the […]

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Fundraising fun for the whole family

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My wife and I attended a statewide event planned by a team of staff and volunteers.  It was a fundraiser serving the added purpose of recognizing the efforts of volunteers from throughout the state who had hosted fundraising events in their own communities during the preceding year. At our table was a couple, longtime volunteers […]

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    Advice and Comment Titles

    • The Fundable 501(c)(3) or (c)(4)
    • Nonprofit Leadership – “Fit” May Not Equal Competency or Skill
    • Increase Nonprofit Organization Income by Publishing
    • Strategic Plans for Nonprofit Organizations? Yes, when they count!
    • Lands Conservancy Funding Done Conservatively
    • Nonprofit Organization Leadership versus Management
    • Nonprofit Business Plan
    • Fundraising strategy choices require focus
    • Making Money from Conferences and Conventions
    • Nonprofit CEO recruitment risks: Insider advantage vs. association management expertise
    • Training for Nonprofit Organization Employment
    • Fundraising success is possible!
    • Fundraising events can be a real circus!
    • Empower an Advocacy Army for Your Nonprofit
    • Finance nonprofit organization growth for financial stability?
    • Leadership Competency versus Charisma
    • Charity fundraising auction event: seven hints for success
    • Fundraising Events Must Offer Something for Everyone
    • Nonprofit strategic planning dilemma
    • Fundraising events or other means to find net revenue
    • Fundraising fun for the whole family
    • Fundraising Jobs: Turnover and Retention
    • Donors and the Gifts they Give

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    Artwork by Katie Dobson Cundiff used by permission. Ms. Dobson's artwork has been used for fundraising by nonprofit mission-driven organizations throughout the United States. Ms. Cundiff illustrated Money for the Cause: A Complete Guide to Event Fundraising by Rudolph Rosen. The book was published by Texas A&M University Press. Please visit Ms. Cundiff's website at www.dobsonart.com


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