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Why You Should Consider Consignment Items at Your Next Charity Auction
Why You Should Consider Consignment Items at Your Next Charity Auction
Auction Item Trends for 2026: What Sells and Why
Auction Item Trends for 2026: What Sells and Why
Why a Professional Auction Platform Is Worth the Investment
Why a Professional Auction Platform Is Worth the Investment
How I Price Auction Items for Maximum Bids
How I Price Auction Items for Maximum Bids
How I Build Sponsorships That Actually Work
How I Build Sponsorships That Actually Work
Post-Auction Momentum: Leveraging the 72-Hour Window After the Paddle Drops
Post-Auction Momentum: Leveraging the 72-Hour Window After the Paddle Drops
Have You Considered a Paddle Drop?
Have You Considered a Paddle Drop?
Why Donors Don’t Come Back — The Real Turnoffs Nobody Talks About
Why Donors Don’t Come Back — The Real Turnoffs Nobody Talks About
What Makes a Great—and Profitable— Gala
What Makes a Great—and Profitable— Gala
What Your Nonprofit Should Be Doing in December (From a Fundraiser’s Perspective)
What Your Nonprofit Should Be Doing in December (From a Fundraiser’s Perspective)
The New Psychology of Giving — How to Make Donors Feel Before They Bid
The New Psychology of Giving — How to Make Donors Feel Before They Bid
November: The Month to Prepare, Connect, and Inspire
November: The Month to Prepare, Connect, and Inspire
Why Experiences Outperform Physical Items at Auctions
Why Experiences Outperform Physical Items at Auctions
Why I Recommend Hosting a Friendraiser Months Before Your Gala
Why I Recommend Hosting a Friendraiser Months Before Your Gala
How I Plan a Charity Auction Strategically
How I Plan a Charity Auction Strategically
How to Curate the Perfect Auction Item List
How to Curate the Perfect Auction Item List
6 Tips to Maximize End-of-Year Giving
6 Tips to Maximize End-of-Year Giving
How to Train Volunteers to Maximize Bids at Charity Auctions
How to Train Volunteers to Maximize Bids at Charity Auctions
The Psychology of Bidding: What Really Drives Donors to Raise Their Paddle
The Psychology of Bidding: What Really Drives Donors to Raise Their Paddle
The Biggest Mistakes I See Nonprofits Make in Their Auction Program
The Biggest Mistakes I See Nonprofits Make in Their Auction Program
The 5 Hidden ROIs of Charity Auctions
The 5 Hidden ROIs of Charity Auctions
Charity Auctions on a Budget: How Small Nonprofits Can Make Them Work
Charity Auctions on a Budget: How Small Nonprofits Can Make Them Work

Run charity auctions on a budget! Discover smart, low-cost fundraising ideas for small nonprofits to raise more and engage donors effectively.

6 Tips on How to Engage Younger Donors at Charity Auctions
6 Tips on How to Engage Younger Donors at Charity Auctions
What’s the #1 auction item that always sparks a bidding war?
What’s the #1 auction item that always sparks a bidding war?
Best Practices for Planning a Charity Event That Raises More Money
Best Practices for Planning a Charity Event That Raises More Money
Charity Auction Engagement: Top 8 Tips for Handling Chatty Guests & Keep Donors Focused
Charity Auction Engagement: Top 8 Tips for Handling Chatty Guests & Keep Donors Focused
Why Hire Michael Green as Your Auctioneer
Why Hire Michael Green as Your Auctioneer
THE POWER OF THE PLEDGE: HOW PADDLE RAISES TRANSFORM CHARITY AUCTIONS
THE POWER OF THE PLEDGE: HOW PADDLE RAISES TRANSFORM CHARITY AUCTIONS
7 Ways to Kick Start Your Fall 2025 Fundraiser
7 Ways to Kick Start Your Fall 2025 Fundraiser
5 Ways To Increase Competitive Bidding at Your Auction
5 Ways To Increase Competitive Bidding at Your Auction