Catchy fundraising video on the size of the non-profit industry: Know Your Sector
Although this catchy video isn’t specific to fundraising auctions, it is specific to the non-profit sector. And as fundraising auctions are part of the non-profit sector, I wanted to include it here.
As I watched the video with an eye-towards-benefit-auctions, here are some of the facts that grabbed my attention:
83% of donations are made by individuals
No doubt some of those individuals were auction guests who bought a great package in the live or silent auction.
70% of US households make at least one donation to a non-profit. Average amount of donation is $2333.
The video doesn’t provide a breakdown, but surely some are donations of auction items.
73% of non-profit income is earned from tuition, hospital fees, and ticket sales
Ticket sales? Surely some are ticket sales to events, including fundraising auctions.
6.5% of Americans volunteer for non-profits every day, averaging 2.3 hours each day.
Volunteers can provide end-user services to non-profits (such as when I volunteered for Literacy Volunteers of America to teach others to read) and provide helping hands at events like walk-a-thons, bowling tournaments, and charity auctions.
As you watched the video, what grabbed your attention? Post your comment below.
And don’t forget, the best stuff is always released in my Benefit Auction Ideas ezine.
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