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AmFund
Sep 5, 20183 min read
See it through to the end: Essential Silent Auction Checkout Tips
For your silent auction to be a complete success, you need to be prepared for every possible detail all the way through to the end of the...


AmFund
Aug 28, 20182 min read
Get by with a Little Help from your Volunteers: Silent Auction Close Out Tips
When it comes to the close out tasks of your silent audition, it’s always a good thing to have some help. This is where your volunteers...


AmFund
Aug 21, 20182 min read
Traffic Control: The Art of Moving your Guests from One Room to Another
When you are in the midst of running your fundraising event, you will often times feel like that of a traffic-control police officer....


AmFund
Aug 14, 20182 min read
A Sure-Fire Way to Fill Sponsorship Tables in 3 Steps!
The sponsors at your event provide an important presence. Not only does your organization rely on the ongoing support of these sponsors,...


AmFund
Aug 1, 20182 min read
What’s In Your Cocktail Hour?
The cocktail hour is more important than you might first give it credit. Sure, it’s a good time for your guests to chat and grab a few...


AmFund
Jul 24, 20183 min read
The Two Most Powerful Words for a Nonprofit: Thank You.
In the world of nonprofit organizations, you can never say “thank you” enough. This is one aspect of your organization that you can never...


AmFund
Jul 19, 20182 min read
The Importance of VIP: To VIP or not to VIP at your Special Event?
When it comes to the VIPs at your organization’s next fundraising event, such as a gala, make sure you take care of these special guests...


AmFund
Jun 13, 20183 min read
The Ten Commandments for Winning Media Coverage for Your Nonprofit Organization
AmFund's Founders, Barbara and Wade West worked as news anchors and reporters for over 30 years. Throughout careers, they were frequently...


AmFund
Jun 8, 20182 min read
Find the Right Name for your Open Ask
A Name is a Name is a Name...Not! The ‘open ask’ portion of your event is an essential component to raising funds for your organization....

AmFund
May 31, 20182 min read
4 Underrated Tips for a Successful Fundraising Event
No matter what type of fundraising event you plan to host — whether it is a silent auction, live auction or another setup — there is a...


AmFund
May 15, 20183 min read
Keep That Line Moving: How to Best Serve Food at your Next Special Event
When you are hosting a fundraising event — whether it be a live auction, silent auction or some other set up — there is always one common...


AmFund
Apr 18, 20182 min read
The Pros and Cons of Mobile Bidding
Technology seems to find its way into every business, like it or not. Mobile bidding at auction events has brought with it a mixed bag of...


AmFund
Mar 27, 20186 min read
The Art of the Ask: 8 Insider Tips
Master what can be the biggest fundraising components of your evening. When it comes to fundraising events, doing a cash call or an open...


AmFund
Mar 8, 20182 min read
Eliminate Confusion with Pre-Bid Sheets at your Silent Auction
When it comes to silent auctions, bidding is one of the most exciting aspects of the event. For those planning the event, this is where...
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