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Top 15 New Revenue Ideas & Organizational Tips for Event
Fundraising
Your Hosts
Joe DucaBidPalDirector, Product Support
Joshua MeyerBidPalDirector of Event Fundraising
1,000,000
1,000,000,000
MORE THAN
DONORS
DOLLARS RAISED
MORE THAN
Education | Arts, Culture, Humanities | Human Services | Social Benefit
Our Partners
Agenda---------
Planning Is Key To Your Success
Engaging Donors Throughout Your Event
Maximizing Mobile Fundraising Technology
Q & A
Focusing on the Details
Review Prior Fundraising Data
• Make informed decisions with YOY metrics
• Focus on 1-2 improvement areas
• Keep doingwhat works
• Research bestpractices in yourindustry/segment
Identify budget and financial goals
Build A Timeline
9 Months Pre-EventSecure venue, vendors
6 Months Pre-EventCollect item donations, sponsorships
Determine program activities, timeline
2-4 Months Pre-EventSend Save the Dates, sell tickets
Define event #
1 Month Pre-EventPromote Giving Center (preview items, pre-bid)
Build Your Team
Event Planning Team
Auction Procurement Team
Volunteer Team with Captains
Simplify Event & Auction Layout
Focus on your best items
Clearly Display Package
Numbers & Descriptions
Group Like Items Together
Create Signage for Registration,
Checkout/Item Pick-Up &
Auction Categories
Tell A Story
“The most compelling and motivating element of a fundraising event is the human story.”
Download our Webinar on Storytelling Now!
Colonel Benjamin Farrell Custom Benefit Auctions
Encourage Online Participation
Source: Blackbaud 2015 Charitable Giving Report
Optimize Your Online Event Presence
Maximize Silent Auction Proceeds
Minimum Starting Bids
30-50% of retail value
Minimum Raise Bids
10-15% of retail value
Buy Now Items
150-200% of retail value
Offer Multiple Price Points
Raffles
Merchandise
Penny Social
Mystery Boxes
Wine Pulls
Jewelry Pulls
Sign-Up Parties
Personally Thank Your Donors
Donors that receive a prompt and personal ‘thank you’
from a Board Member within 24 hours of a donation will
give up to 39% more the next time.
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Donor-Centered Fundraising, Penelope Burk
Leveraging Mobile Fundraising Technology
“Software, including fundraising and event management applications,
speeds up event performance analysis and improves experiences
for both staff and attendees.”
Software Advice IndustryView 2015
Organize & Manage Your Event Data
Items & Packages
Supporter Management
CRM Integration
Table Management
Sponsor Logos
Online Ticketing
Engage Donors Through Strategic Communications
Mailers
Social Media
Giving Centers
Text Messages
Mobile Bidding Help Desk
Gamify Your Event
Dessert Dash
Fund-A-Need Finale
Heads or Tails
Voting
Raffles – door prize, reverse raffle, 50/50
Include a Live Appeal for Donations
• High energy to build donation momentum
• Professional emcee or charity auctioneer
• Scoreboard to show real-time results
*Valid for new clients that sign up for BidPal Full Service Mobile Bidding by September 31, 2016
For more information on mobile fundraising technology, contact us today!
Kevin WeinmannIndianapolis Area Director
[email protected] x1138
