We know intuitively that if the guests at your gala feel empathy for the people or animals your nonprofit serves, then they are more likely to donate money to your cause.

You never want your live auction to turn into a beg-a-thon, where your auctioneer is on the stage begging futilely for people to bid. It is shockingly easy for this to happen, and

If you’ve landed a “Matching Gift” for your paddle raiser (aka fund-a-need), give yourself a huge pat on the back!

Years ago, when I first learned what a paddle raiser (aka fund-a-need) was, I didn’t get it.

When we make a request for financial support, it makes us feel weak, needy and annoying. We feel that we’re putting our friends on the spot..

The first thing we’ll tell about this topic is this -- WE ARE BIASED!

When you’re starting your paddle raiser (aka Fund-a-Need), it’s very tempting to announce a goal to the audience, and challenge them to achieve it, but our experience has taught

I think most nonprofits are aware that the “story” of the work their organization does has to be front and center during their fundraisers.

As a silent auction event planner, you want to give your event every chance at success. You want to raise a ton of money for your organization and, of course, you want to show