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Events are often held at locations other than hotels, conference centers, convention centers, and self-contained facilities. If you hold events in parks, festival or other similar locations, you [...]

How to Raise $500 in 10 Days Day 1 Put in your own $25 contribution $25 Day 2 Ask 2 merchants to donate $25 each $75 Day 3 Ask 4 family members for $25 each $175 Day 4 Ask 3 friends to donate $25 [...]

Here are some quick and simple tips for helping you to account for your food and beverage needs. • There are 20 cups of coffee in a gallon. As a general rule, order 70% regular and 30% decaf. • [...]

So your company or your social group wants to help a non-profit with some auction donations but you’ve run out of ideas about what to donate. Here are a few themed basket ideas that might [...]

Kelly Russell is a professional auctioneer who has specialized in the benefit auction industry since 2004. Kelly is an energetic performer who is comfortable in front of audiences of all sizes [...]

Auction procurement can be as easy as a few phone calls to good friends. Cut out the cold calls and identify key targets. Think about the following questions with the following people in mind: 1. [...]

Increasing Funds at an Event: 1. In tight economic times you may see less money coming in from corporate sponsorships and single ticket sales. People at both ends of the spectrum are getting a [...]

Engaging Donors and Sponsors: 1. Person-to-person contact is becoming more important than ever. People give to other people, not to organizations. The value of “face time” can be the difference [...]

What day of the week are you holding your fundraising event? Are you stuck on a Saturday and competing with other activities and events around town? Consider the benefits of another day of the [...]

3 Spaces Blue Heart Lounge – Small Bar / Reception Area (Standing 85/Seated 50) Lower Ballroom – Speakeasy Style Ballroom with Small Stage (Standing 400/Seated 250) Grand Ballroom [...]