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Yearly Archives: 2025

Weathering the Storm: Nonprofit Resilience in Uncertainty

By Dan Campbell, Senior Partner Fundraising Auctioneer The current climate for non-profits have many of us on edge, with uncertainty on how our funds will be impacted by any changes to government funding. This has brought a lot of attention to our private fundraising efforts, so I would like to share some insight on [...]

By |2025-04-07T12:59:16-05:00April 7th, 2025|Bidders, Donor Development, Fundraising|Comments Off on Weathering the Storm: Nonprofit Resilience in Uncertainty

“The Gala Effect” – What is it?

Scott Jones, MPA, CFRE, BAS, CAI, Senior Fundraising Auctioneer We are the heart of our communities, tirelessly working to make the world a better place. Yet, the path to fulfilling our missions has grown more difficult as funding challenges increase. While navigating government cuts, growing competition, and the pressure to demonstrate impact, we have [...]

By |2025-04-07T13:00:40-05:00April 7th, 2025|Bidders, Donor Development, Fundraising|Comments Off on “The Gala Effect” – What is it?

How to Avoid Mission Drift at Your Nonprofit’s Fundraising Gala

By Erin Williams, Partner Fundraising Auctioneer & Consultant Mission drift—when an organization veers away from its core purpose—is one of the biggest risks nonprofits face during high-profile events like fundraising galas. These events bring energy, attention, and funding, but they can also unintentionally shift the spotlight away from what truly matters: your mission. The [...]

By |2025-04-07T12:17:51-05:00April 7th, 2025|Donor Development, Fundraising, Your Mission|Comments Off on How to Avoid Mission Drift at Your Nonprofit’s Fundraising Gala
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