Fundraising Articles

News, Tips, and Tricks

Auction Checklist - Front Desk Essentials

I love checklists. And with a large, complicated project like planning an auction, they can be incredibly useful. Read More

19 Apr 2016

Roger Devine

How You Can Help Other Auction Teams Find Great Software

So, I’m the marketing guy here. And that means that I’m supposed to find all sorts of ways to advertise and promote us and toot... Read More

14 Apr 2016

Roger Devine

Raising Friends and Funds

How do you turn auction event guests into long term donors? Rose Backs, a benefit auctioneer serving Northern Idaho and Eastern Washington, has some food... Read More

28 Mar 2016

Miranda Hansen

Are You Game?

Games are a wonderful way to generate energy, excitement and laughter at an auction. You’ve probably heard of Heads or Tails. Are you familiar with... Read More

28 Jan 2016

Miranda Hansen

Building Your Dream Team & Choosing the Next Auction Chair

It’s a new calendar year and some of you may already be looking ahead at next school year’s auction. It’s time to start thinking about... Read More

06 Jan 2016

Miranda Hansen

Case Study: Eastern Washington University

The second edition of our blog series Case Study comes from way out east in the great state of Washington. Laurel Hosmer, Assistant Athletic Director... Read More

17 Dec 2015

Miranda Hansen

Auction Theme Inspiration

Throwing a party (i.e. fundraising auction) can be a love-hate kind of commitment. One thing that is likely to be fun for most is choosing... Read More

01 Dec 2015

Miranda Hansen

Giving Thanks to Your Donors

This week, as everyone gives thanks for good food or family or a break from the grind, we wanted to share a couple of thoughts... Read More

25 Nov 2015

Miranda Hansen

Read What Other Customers Have To Say About Us

If you have used our software in the past 7 years (and you aren’t based in our hometown of Portland), you probably found us through... Read More

23 Nov 2015

Roger Devine

Case Study: Lakeridge Jr. High

Welcome to our newest blog series, Case Study, where we highlight fundraising auctions throughout the country, sharing their experience with our software as well as... Read More

17 Nov 2015

Miranda Hansen

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