Fundraising Auction Planner

You’ve got a big fundraising gala coming up and want to make sure you have dotted all the i’s and crossed all the t’s. Organizing a successful benefit auction takes thoughtful planning and dedication. Based on our experience over tens of thousands of events nationwide, we have created this auction planning guide and companion infographic as a tool to help you achieve your event goals. The downloadable auction planning guide provides an overall timeline, with specific action items for each step in the process, best practice guidelines, tips and tricks, and a section where you can jot down key notes and contact information.

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7 Types of Donor Data to Include in Your Wealth Screening

Infographic | January 30, 2020

Who said donor data can’t be pretty? The infographic below, originally published by DonorSearch, highlights the seven types of wealth data that organizations should ask for when conducting bulk wealth screening. Bulk screenings are just one of many tools that researchers can use to collect information about donors.

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AI for Nonprofits

Infographic | March 3, 2020

Nonprofits already have access to a vast wealth of data. Al empowers the sector to act on data in more meaningful ways, driving decision-making practices.

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The State of Service 2021 (Infographic): A Survey and Report by x2VOL

Infographic | May 4, 2021

Student service continues to develop in the ever-changing COVID-19 world. However, 2021 might look a little bit different than 2020. In April 2021, x2VOL surveyed administrators, service leaders, and nonprofit organizations to better understand the impact COVID-19 had on community service in the Spring 2021 semester and what the outlook is for Fall 2021.

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The 2021 Fundraising Outlook

Infographic | October 4, 2021

The online survey of 1,964 nonprofit professionals was conducted between September 7–October 1, 2021. Data is self-reported, not transactional. In September of 2021, we conducted a survey to better understand how event and online fundraising has evolved this past year, and how nonprofits are preparing for a post-pandemic future. This report looks at some of the year’s biggest challenges, where nonprofits are finding success, and the outlook for 2022. Results are based on an online survey of 1,954 nonprofit professionals, representing a wide cross section of organization sizes and industries.

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8 Proven Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Ideas

Infographic | November 3, 2021

Peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns can produce impressive results in fun ways outside of athletic events. Check out our 8 Proven Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Ideas infographic, where we introduce you to some truly creative and fun campaigns nonprofits have used to boost visibility and donations. From best pajama competitions to alumni challenges and talent shows, these ideas are sure to get your creative juices flowing!

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5 Key Trends Shaping the Nonprofit Service Sector

Infographic | October 5, 2021

This year saw our first-ever State of Service for Nonprofits report, which focused on nonprofit representatives sharing their insights and what changes they’ve experienced and seen since the onset of the pandemic last year. Check out the State of Service for Nonprofits infographic for a quick snapshot of some of the key findings from the report.

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Canine Partners

Canine Partners is a registered charity that trains assistance dogs for people with disabilities in the UK to enjoy greater independence and better quality of life. Our dogs are trained to help with everyday tasks such as opening and closing doors, loading and unloading the washing machine, picking up dropped items, pressing buttons and switches, helping with the shopping and getting help in an emergency.

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