Archive for the ‘Fund-Raising’ Category

The Little Auction That Could

Talk about innovation in fundraising.  The Little Auction That Could, a fundraiser in the tony, coastal enclave of Sewall’s Point, Florida has shown that despite the economy, new concepts can invigorate the giving community.  Karla Preissman, Hibiscus Children’s Center volunteer, a nonprofit...
November 18th, 2009 | Fund-Raising | Read More

Silent Killers: Ideas for Silent Auctions

    The event committee’s conversations always seem to get around to the same mudane items.  What can we put in our silent auction this year that actually might spark some excitement among our patrons?  Every year, the same thing.  Foursome at the most exclusive club? Got it.  Spa Package...
April 15th, 2009 | Fund-Raising | Read More

Using DressRegistry.com for Fundraising

    As a new way to help organizations support their charitable causes, DressRegistry.com is testing a program to help Event Organizers to raise funds for their events.  DressRegistry.com is allowing individual events to participate in selling sponsorship opportunities to local retailers that...
April 11th, 2009 | Fund-Raising | Read More