Charity Auction FAQs | Answers to Common Fundraising Questions

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How To Use Social Media to Boost Your Fundraiser

Use social media to get your fundraiser in front of more people. Share your story with compelling visuals, post regularly, tag sponsors and partners, use relevant hashtags, and always include a clear call-to-action so followers know how to support.

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Women's Charity Event Ideas to Raise Money

For women’s groups, host events like wine tastings, fashion shows, dinners, auctions, 5Ks, volunteer days, garage sales, lunch & learns, movie nights, trivia, or potlucks—each tailored to your audience and mission.

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Auction Receipt Checklist - U.S. Auctions

Donors want tax deductions on donations—but they need IRS-compliant receipts to earn deductions. Use our checklist to simplify compliance for charity auction tax receipts.

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Auction Receipt Checklist - Canadian Auctions

Donors want tax deductions on charity auction donations—but they need CRA-compliant receipts to earn deductions. Use our checklist to create official donation receipts.

How To

How To Predict Bidder Behavior (Without Psychology)

Can you predict how your donors will bid in your upcoming charity auctions? Learn how to predict bidding in charity auctions using bidding history data and common patterns.

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5 Auction Reports That Are Worth Your Time

Your nonprofit board asks for a report on your recent auction. But the list of data looks endless. Focus your attention on financial summaries, item performance, bidding activity, and marketing metrics to truly guide your auction strategy.

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The Simple Guide to Charity Auction Analytics

Comprehensive reporting and analytics can shine a light on where your auction strategy falls short. Learn which metrics nonprofits should track and which reports to generate to improve your next annual auction fundraiser.

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What Are the Most Secure Payment Methods for Online Auctions?

One in five donors say they’d stop donating to a charity if their donor data was stolen. Ensure your donors’ data is safe by using secure payment methods during online fundraising, including online charity auctions.

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Must-Have Security Features When Choosing Auction Software

Donors want to know that their information is safe online. Learn which security features keep your donors safe when choosing your charity auction software.