One of the more dreaded activities of holding an auction fundraiser is managing registration and checkout -- or, as I like to call it, "Guest Services." Even without auction software, Guest Services is not an impossible task ... Read On >
Yes, still print an auction catalog
Printed catalogs disappeared during the pandemic when virtual galas emerged, and some of my clients have questioned whether they need to produce one now that they've returned to in-person events. "They are laborious," they ... Read On >
Getting more impact from your decor and theme
I don’t often comment on themes, décor, or non-fundraising components of a gala. But today I will. Recently I've been noticing the gifts, décor pieces, and tchotchkes shared with guests at galas. Many of them are tied to the ... Read On >