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Elevate Your Holiday Celebrations: Merge Corporate Parties with Charitable Causes
At AmFund, our dedication to assisting nonprofits in their missions is unwavering. While our forte lies in special event fundraising,...
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Carl Diesing
Sep 20, 20217 min read
Cleaning & Maintaining Donor Data: Top 4 Recommendations
In this guide, we’re going to discuss four tips for cleaning and maintaining your nonprofit’s supporter data.
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AmFund
Apr 8, 20213 min read
The Psychology Behind the Bid: Getting Inside the Mind of Your Silent Auction Bidders
Our last blog How to Write an Effective Auction Item Description outlined the mechanics of writing a description that truly “sells”. To...
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AmFund
Mar 22, 20214 min read
Use Your Words: Tips For Writing Virtual Auction Item Descriptions
As we all continue to adapt to the virtual world of fundraising, one of the main goals of this blog will be centered around the continual...
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AmFund
Mar 5, 20212 min read
Act Now! The Importance of Urgency at Silent Auctions
Urgency can make the difference between just reaching the starting bids versus encouraging your donors to competitively bid up your items.
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AmFund
Feb 18, 20214 min read
QR Codes: How To Utilize Them Before, During and After Your Fundraising Event
QR Codes: How To Utilize Them Before, During, and After Your Fundraising Event If your organization hasn’t utilized QR codes yet, now is...
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AmFund
Feb 9, 20214 min read
The Ingredients of a Perfect Introduction Video
Learn tips and tricks to help your non-profit organization produce high-quality video content that will better connect with your audience.
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AmFund
Jan 7, 20215 min read
2021: AmFund’s Worst Dates to Hold a Fundraiser
It’s that time of year again! We break down the upcoming year to help you plan your 2021 fundraising events on the best possible dates.
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AmFund
Dec 10, 20205 min read
6 Critical Questions to Ask Yourself When Performing a Social Media Health Check
Your answers will give you an idea of where your organization’s social media health stands today.
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AmFund
Oct 29, 20203 min read
AmFund Has Donated Over $1.3 Million to Nonprofits for Breast Cancer Support
In honor and recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, AmFund is proud to announce it has donated over $1.3 Million.
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AmFund
Oct 28, 20201 min read
The Perfect Pivot-Momentum Nonprofit Partners
This special presentation hosted by AmFund and Momentum Nonprofit Partners on October 14th, 2020 has been recorded for your viewing...
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AmFund
Oct 27, 20202 min read
Grant Applications and New Funding Opportunities to Support Nonprofits Now Open Online
Grant applications are now being accepted by the American Fundraising Foundation (AmFund) for unrestricted funding. Applications will be acc
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AmFund
Oct 22, 20203 min read
Virtual Event Management: The Importance of The “Know Before You Go” Document
This document is a clear set of instructions that nonprofit organizations should publish to their audience before the virtual event.
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AmFund
Oct 13, 20203 min read
A Checklist Guide to Help you Choose the Right Mobile Bidding Platform
Use this checklist to help you decide on the mobile bidding platform that is best for your organization.
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AmFund
Jul 31, 20204 min read
Have Some Fun! The Importance of Engaging with Sponsors at your Virtual Events
Virtual Fundraising Events offer just as many sponsorship opportunities as in-person events (maybe even more)!
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AmFund
Jul 8, 20203 min read
5 Ways to Improve your Pre-Virtual Event Marketing Efforts
Here are five of the most effective marketing methods that you can utilize among your pre-event efforts.
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AmFund
Jun 4, 20203 min read
Thinking Forward: Developing a Plan to Reopen in a Changing World
As always, we hope that everyone continues to stay safe and healthy during these difficult times. As the weeks go on, non-profit...
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AmFund
May 13, 20203 min read
Get Creative with your Virtual Events
Nonprofits all across the country are turning to virtual fundraising events to help get them through these difficult times. Get creative!
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AmFund
Apr 29, 20203 min read
5 Ways To Remotely Grow Your Nonprofit’s Following
As always, we want to start things off by wishing everyone safe and well during this difficult time. As social distancing continues...
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AmFund
Apr 15, 20204 min read
Transitioning to a Remote Workforce
For those who are new to this setup, working remotely on a full-time basis can certainly have its challenges.
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AmFund
Apr 6, 20204 min read
5 Tips to Maximize Your Mobile Bidding Efforts
Mobile Bid has become utilized more than ever as nonprofits turn to virtual events in response to the current social distancing ordinances.
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AmFund
Mar 30, 20203 min read
Working with Vendors During these Unprecedented Times
Our focus remains on helping your nonprofit make the best decisions and continue to raise funds during these unprecedented times.
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AmFund
Mar 24, 20204 min read
Steps to Take When Postponing your Fundraising Event
First and foremost, we hope that everyone is staying safe and healthy during these unprecedented times that require all of us to work...
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AmFund
Feb 28, 20201 min read
Hole in One Golf Fundraising Events
Learn about 3 top tips to have a hole in one" golf fundraising event in our latest blog.
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AmFund
Feb 28, 20202 min read
3 Tips to a “Hole in One” Golf Fundraising Tournament
We have a few extra tips to help you increase their success. Yes, you could say that these tips will lead to a "Hole in One" golf event!
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AmFund
Feb 20, 20201 min read
Get Creative, Get Competitive
Learn about 2 sure-fire ways to engage your sponsors to give in our latest blog.
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AmFund
Feb 20, 20203 min read
Get Creative and Competitive: 2 Sure-Fire Ways to Engage your Sponsors at your Event
2 Sure-Fire Ways to Engage Your Sponsors at your Event
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AmFund
Jan 20, 20201 min read
2020: Worst Dates to Hold a Fundraising Event
Learn which dates to avoid when planning your 2020 event.
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AmFund
Jan 13, 20203 min read
Giving Back: Host A Holiday Party That Really Means Something
At AmFund, our mission is to support nonprofits and their worthy causes by helping them raise much-needed funds for their organizations....
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AmFund
Jan 6, 20201 min read
AmFund in the Media!
Recently, AmFund's Directors of Marketing and Strategic Initiatives were interviewed on The Forum for Nonprofits Radio Show. The Forum...
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AmFund
Dec 19, 20191 min read
And the Winners are...
We are honored to announce the winners of this year's AmFund Gives 2019 $1,000 grant matching campaign. Congratulations: South Florida...
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AmFund
Dec 9, 20191 min read
Tune In: AmFund on The Georgia Podcast
On the latest episode of The Georgia Podcast, our Director of Strategic Initiatives had the pleasure of joining the conversation about...
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AmFund
Jul 22, 20191 min read
Look No Further: The ULTIMATE "Fund-a-Need" Strategy
We witnessed one of the most clever and effective Fund-a-Need strategies and we want to share it.
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AmFund
Jul 9, 20191 min read
Always Be Networking
Read our latest blog to learn about 3 places to potentially find your next corporate sponsors.
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AmFund
Jun 21, 20191 min read
Get Your Donors Excited
Learn the art of generating buzz for your next fundraising event in our latest blog.
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AmFund
Jun 5, 20191 min read
The Host with the Most
Learn how to find a local celebrity to MC your fundraising event in our latest AmFund Blog.
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AmFund
May 23, 20191 min read
The Highest Bid Wins
Find out how the "Buy It Now" option could be detrimental to maximizing your fundraising efforts at your next special event in our latest...
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AmFund
Apr 26, 20191 min read
3 Tips to Get Your Donor' Attention
It is integral to the success of your fundraising event that your donors pay attention to your message. Find out 3 ways in which to rein...
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AmFund
Mar 7, 20191 min read
Do Away with Donor Trinkets
Find out what to replace yoru donor trinkets with for maximized impact and cost savings. Read more
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AmFund
Feb 21, 20191 min read
Don't Let Your Fundraiser Get Stopped Before It Can Get Started
Find out what can halt your fundraising event before it even begins in our latest blog.
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AmFund
Feb 14, 20191 min read
The Psychology Behind Ticket Prices
Find out how to land on the best ticket price for your next fundraising event in our latest blog.
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AmFund
Feb 6, 20191 min read
Eliminate the lines at your next event
Our latest blog is live! Learn how to eliminate the lines at your next fundraising event and even if you can't, you can certainly make...
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AmFund
Jan 31, 20191 min read
Our Latest Blog is Live!
60 of the most precious minutes at your charity event so often wasted. Find out how to make the most of them.
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AmFund
Dec 11, 20181 min read
Our Latest Blog is Live!
What to do if you have too many auction items... Click here to find out.
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AmFund
Nov 28, 20181 min read
2019: AmFund's Worst Dates to Hold a Fundraiser
Our latest blog is live. Click here to read.
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AmFund
Nov 9, 20181 min read
Our Latest Blog Is Live!
Our latest blog is live! Click here to read.
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