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 [...]
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 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: Dan Campbell Senior Auctioneer & Consultant Raising Paddles 2025 is just upon us, and as you think about your mission focus for the new year, it is likely time to start thinking about meeting your fundraising goals. Managing your time and energy towards fundraising is an imperative, as you decide which fundraising [...]
By: Erin Williams, Professional Fundraising Auctioneer & Consultant As we reflect on the years following the COVID-19 pandemic, one trend was unmistakable: donors were eager to return to in-person fundraising events. Many nonprofits saw a "bumper gala" year, breaking records and raising more money than ever before. Now, as we approach 2025, the question [...]
By: Shannon Eason, Fundraising Auctioneer Gen Z: The New Kids on the Block! There's a new generation making waves, and they're called Gen Z. They're young, they're online all the time, and they care about making the world a better place. Nonprofits need to pay attention to them because they're the future of giving! [...]
By: Dan Campbell, Fundraising Auctioneer The world of fundraising has become harder as we compete with other spending habits of our donors. The economy has tightened wallets, interest rates have risen, and businesses have struggled to maintain their success from just a few years ago. Where do we go to retain the level of [...]
By: Erin Williams, Fundraising Auctioneer Philanthropy has become an increasingly important aspect of economic development, yet age differences and social characteristics often drive donor behavior. Generational differences in giving behavior are based on donors’ altruistic motivations and their concern for social, political, and economic stability. These differences manifest in donors’ attitudes toward giving, their [...]
By: Scott Jones, MPA, CFRE, CAI, BAS Effective storytelling is a powerful tool for nonprofit fundraisers, transforming statistical data and white paper narratives into compelling stories that resonate with donors on an emotional level. The key is to simplify the message, making it as digestible and appealing as a 'juicy cheeseburger' rather than an [...]
By: Dan Campbell, Fundraising Auctioneer One of the most commonly used fundraising elements to a fundraising event is a silent auction. Similar to setting up a retail shop, your attendees can browse the items and decide which ones they want and make a bid on them. Of course, different from a retail transaction, you [...]
