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Incorporating Math Into Your School Fundraisers

Math can be a divisive subject. While some students embrace it with enthusiasm, others cringe at the thought of formulas and equations and do their... Read More

27 Apr 2024

Evan Appleby

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5 Components Your Marketing Plan Needs to Engage Donors

Fundraising and marketing are intertwined. Think about it: donors need to know about your school’s fundraisers to participate. However, some marketing campaigns lead to greater... Read More

05 Apr 2024

Roger Devine

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4 Dependable and Simple Ways to Boost Donation Amounts

Imagine what your nonprofit could accomplish if every donor increased their contribution by just $10. That could mean the difference between providing food and enrichment... Read More

24 Mar 2024

Roger Devine

Why Emphasize Donor Appreciation? Reasons to Say Thank You

Why Emphasize Donor Appreciation? 5 Reasons to Say Thank You

Thank you: two little words that have the power to strengthen your donor community, foster a reliable giving stream, and improve your nonprofit’s reputation. Read More

19 Jan 2024

Roger Devine

These four interactive fundraising ideas will motivate students to get involved and help your school raise the funds needed to thrive.

4 Interactive Fundraisers that Encourage Student Involvement

Picture your school’s ideal fundraising campaign. Perhaps you put in the work to organize an auction fundraiser, and your students are excited about the event.... Read More

01 Dec 2023

Roger Devine

Learn more about how you can use fundraising events and initiatives to strengthen your association’s sense of community.

How to Strengthen Community Within Your Association

As an association leader, you know that building a sense of community within your organization is an essential, yet challenging, part of running a successful... Read More

20 Oct 2023

Roger Devine

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Setting Your Fundraising Auction Budget

As the old adage goes, schools need to spend money to raise money. Read More

21 Sep 2023

Roger Devine

In this guide, we will review the basics of silent auction rules and show you how to implement them in your next auction event.

School Auction Planning: 4 Ways to Engage Your Community

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23 May 2023

Roger Devine

68 Fun Themes for Your Fundraising Gala

Fundraising auctions are about raising money, of course. That’s the primary mission. But you can raise money a bunch of different ways, and if you’re... Read More

05 May 2023

Roger Devine

Explore these three tools that parent volunteers can use to host your school’s next virtual fundraiser.

3 Tools for Parent Volunteers Hosting Virtual Fundraisers

It’s no mystery that students’ parents are busy and virtual tools have made online events easier than ever to host. However, running a virtual event... Read More