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What Are Consignment items & Why Do They Raise More Money At An Event Or Auction
Consignment auction items cost nothing upfront, sell multiple times, and outperform donated items every time. Here's why nonprofits and schools add them to every gala.
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Phil Sanger
5 days ago3 min read


How Goodwill Central Texas Raised $385K at Their Gala with HelloFund's Nonprofit Fundraising Gala Software
Goodwill Central Texas raised $385K using HelloFund's Paddles Up display, spreadsheet import, and Raiser's Edge reporting. Here's how they did it.
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Phil Sanger
Mar 244 min read


How Forklift Danceworks Raised $9,975 in 22 Days with a Golden Ticket Fundraiser
Forklift Danceworks raised $9,975 in 22 days with a Golden Ticket fundraiser costing just $25. Here's exactly how they built it with HelloFund.
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Phil Sanger
Mar 243 min read


How to Price Silent Auction Items: Starting Bids, Increments & Buy-It-Now
Silent auction starting bids should be 30–50% of fair market value, with 10–15% increments and a buy-it-now at 200%. Use this calculator to apply the formula instantly to any item.
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Phil Sanger
Mar 165 min read


How to Create a One-Page Board Report for Your Gala (Without Building It Yourself)
Learn how to create a clear, data-driven gala board report with key fundraising metrics, event performance insights, and donor engagement results.
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Phil Sanger
Mar 12 min read


Best Time to Start a Silent Auction: What Actually Works
Learn the best time to start a silent auction, how long it should run, and proven tips to increase bidding and fundraising revenue.
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Phil Sanger
Feb 25 min read


3 Signs Your Nonprofit is Ready for a Capital Campaign
Learn the key signs your nonprofit is ready to launch a capital campaign and how to prepare for a major fundraising initiative that supports your mission.
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Phil Sanger
Dec 3, 20255 min read


5 Strategies for Boosting Annual Giving at Your School
Discover five proven strategies schools can use to boost annual giving, strengthen donor engagement, and increase fundraising results year after year.

HelloFund
Nov 11, 20254 min read


4 Ways to Strengthen Your Nonprofit Donor Pipeline
Learn what a donor pipeline is, why it matters, and how to build one to grow nonprofit fundraising and long-term donor engagement.
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Phil Sanger
Nov 10, 20254 min read


Personalizing Donor Stewardship: Make Donors Feel Valued
Explore how to personalize donor stewardship to strengthen relationships, increase retention, and grow long-term giving for your nonprofit or fundraising campaign.

HelloFund
Aug 11, 20255 min read


Need a Summer Fundraising Boost? Try HelloFund’s Summer Giveaway.
Summer doesn’t have to mean a fundraising slowdown. HelloFund’s Summer Giveaway is a quick, low-effort way to keep donations coming in during the quieter months — all through your Event Ticket Page. Easy to launch, fun for supporters, and perfect for boosting summer giving!
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Phil Sanger
May 8, 20252 min read


Unveiling Fundraising Success: Key Trends and Strategies for 2024
Explore key fundraising trends and strategies for 2024 to help your nonprofit boost donor engagement and fundraising success.

HelloFund
Jan 24, 20242 min read


Flower Hill Doubled Giving Tuesday After Adopting HelloFund
We recently sat down with Flower Hill Foundation in January 2020 and spoke with them about their fundraising experience with HelloFund. Chec

HelloFund
Feb 28, 20201 min read


How to Optimize Checkout for Your Next Gala or Auction Event
Event night checklist to help optimize check out.

HelloFund
Aug 21, 20191 min read


Increase Online Donations on your Fundraising Page
In 2019, 54% of donors worldwide prefer to give online with a credit or debit card. If you aren't already taking advantage of technology, no

HelloFund
Feb 11, 20192 min read
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