Though this concept is a nice idea for any nonprofit auction, branded merchandise is - hands down - a better fit for schools as it ties into school spirit. It's a great idea for those school auctions wanting to raise few hundred to a few thousand dollars more. Suggestions on what to sell and how the activities are managed are detailed in the video. Watch the video below. P.S. For more help with school auctions, enjoy a free subscription to Benefit Auction Ideas. ... Read On >
Revenue Generators
Q&A on selling branded merchandise in school auctions
I've said this a thousand times in the last seven years: The quicker you can start to think about your nonprofit or school auction as a business, the faster your auction will grow. Your auction should be treated like the money-making venture it is. Marketing, sales, technology, customers ... they are all components of your "business." And as your auction receives proper TLC, you'll be looking for ways to add additional revenue to nurture your growing baby. One revenue stream popular at ... Read On >
VIDEO: A Simple Trick to Improve Raffle Ticket Sales & the Guest Experience
In this video, learn how a very simple tool can help you dramatically improve your auction raffle sales AND keep guests happily shopping in your silent auction. Watch the video below. ================ Raffles can vastly improve their takes when you make simple changes, like the suggestion I gave in this video. And for more advanced raffle help, here's your resource. In this 90-minute training, you'll learn how and why some raffles are top-performing. You'll even get some bonuses ... like ... Read On >
How to get publicity for your charity golf tournament
Golf tournaments have no shortage of fun add-ons. Chipping contests, best dressed team photos, and other activities are designed to involve players and/or raise money. If your tournament has an auction, you can incorporate more games, raffles, and activities. Collectively I call these add-ons “bells and whistles." There are many reasons to use them. One reason is to attract publicity. And here's how to get publicity for a charity event. Many groups are good at securing post tournament ... Read On >
VIDEO: Buying a prize for a raffle? Consider Woot!
This company has a clever business model, fun website, and GREAT deals. As I reviewed the site, I saw many prize ideas for a raffle and included suggestions in the video. If you need to buy a raffle prize because your procurement efforts haven't yielded the perfect prize, this could be a useful website. Watch the video below. ================ For more advanced raffle help, here's your resource. In this 90-minute training, you'll learn how and why some raffles are top-performing. You'll ... Read On >