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Bite-Sized Case Study: The Perfect Plant and Prize Mix

The cause: Plantlife is an organisation dedicated to protecting the British wildlife. "Wild flowers, plants and fungi are the life support for all our wildlife and their colour and character light up our landscapes. But without our help, this priceless natural heritage is in danger of being lost."

Bite-Sized Case Study: The Perfect Plant and Prize Mix

Bite-Sized Case Study: Revved Up Fundraising

The Cause: We See Hope is a charity that looks to provide education, rehabilitation and training to help African communities support their young orphaned and isolated members. "We see hope in the most surprising places. Like the slums, streets and disadvantaged rural communities of Southern and Eastern Africa. Here, many thousands of children are orphaned, isolated and dehumanized by devastating poverty, which threatens to rob them of their future."

Bite-Sized Case Study: Revved Up Fundraising

Bite-Sized Case Study: Big House Theatre

The Cause: The Big House Theatre is a theatre-based organisation that gives opportunity, confidence and purpose to young people who have been through the UK care system and are finding life difficult. "The Big House is a place where people who may have given up on themselves gain the skills and confidence to turn their lives around."

Bite-Sized Case Study: Big House Theatre

Case Study: The Arnott's Foundation Gala Ball

At the end of February 2017, The Arnott's Foundation held its ninth annual Gala Ball. The major fundraiser in the Foundation's calendar, the Ball continues to go from strength to strength each year. This year the event raised enough to fund 33 Camp Quality Family Camps - an impressive uplift of around 25% on last year. We talked to Jessica Wozniak from The Arnott's Foundation about some of the event's success factors...

Case Study: The Arnott's Foundation Gala Ball

Case Study: How An Emerging Charity Doubled Its Fundraising Target

It can be challenging for new and emerging charity organisations to establish meaningful connections with potential donors. Competition for funds is fierce. It is therefore critical for new and emerging fundraisers to actively engage potential supporters. Ride for Jase was established in 2016. The organisation was set-up in support of Ben Wood's epic 18,000 km cycle around Australia . This coming June Ben will complete the ride to raise awareness about mental health illness. He will also be looking to raise money to support the mental health charity, the Black Dog Institute...

Case Study: How An Emerging Charity Doubled Its Fundraising Target

6 Simple Steps on How to Make the Most Out of Your Event Website

These days, having a strong online presence can help make or break your fundraising charity event. Therefore, implementing a dedicated online platform that mirrors the look and feel of your organisation, is imperative when running a successful event. Below are 6 simple steps on how to make the most out of your event website...

6 Simple Steps on How to Make the Most Out of Your Event Website

Rejuvenate and revitalise your fundraising event

Although your current fundraising methods may have worked well for you in the past, it's time to update and refresh your annual event. Not doing so, could result in an event that is stagnant and repetitive leading to a decline in attendance and a decrease in revenue. Find out how you can revitalise your annual charity event or fundraising auction with these simple steps...

Rejuvenate and revitalise your fundraising event

Maximise ROI With Your Next Fundraising Event

Case Study: St Finbar's Art Auction: Fundraising events are the backbone of all non-profits and when executed well can have an enormous impact on revenue. They are however time-consuming, costly and labour-intensive. It is therefore imperative for your organisation to make the most out of your fundraising efforts before, during and after your event. With some creative thinking, the right connections and an impressive auction software platform, St Finbar's was able to triple their original target and produce an incredible and inspiring fundraising campaign. So how did they do it?...

Maximise ROI With Your Next Fundraising Event

Case Study: The Twin Town 2016 Challenge

Raising a staggering $250,000, Special Effect recently held its bi-annual 3-day rally event, Twin Town, of which $50,000 was generated directly from auctioning off over 90 fabulous items on the GalaBid platform. Two-years in the making, 100 plus cars and 400 participants, the Twin Town Challenge was not just a race, but a series of points based challenges, motor circuits and lots of fun. And to finish off the long weekend the event concluded with a themed Gala Evening and street party in Le Touquet with live bands including the 'Village Idiots'! Alison Hilbourne the trust fundraiser at Special Effect had this to say about GalaBid's innovative platform...

Case Study: The Twin Town 2016 Challenge

The Perfect Send Off for Our WA Athletes

Last month The Western Australia Olympic Committee sent the team off in style with the 2016 Premier Olympic Dinner. GalaBid assisted with its electronic fundraising platform allowing guests to donate and bid on a range of fantastic prizes. In their quest to get WA's athletes to Rio, the WAOC sought out an effective, straightforward and hassle-free all-in-one state-of-the-art software program to help them raise more - and we did not let them down! Lisa Lillyeyman from WAOC states, "The night was a great success, due largely to the silent and live auctions. The GalaBid silent auction platform, was easy to use and provided a very seamless process for our guests from bidding through to payment and pickup."...

The Perfect Send Off for Our WA Athletes