We recently looked at ways to keep your supporter relationship happy and healthy. Part of maintaining a positive connection will be remembering that the little things matter. Fundraising events are full of opportunities to make the small details shine. By focusing on your fundraising guests you’ll guarantee plenty of feel-good vibes that make your guests feel appreciated...

The connection with your supporters has to be a two-way relationship. While supporter donations, advocacy and fundraising event attendance are critical to your cause, so is ensuring that support year-on-year. Much like any other relationship, it means showing your supporters plenty of love and appreciation!...

GalaBid’s number one aim is to help you raise as much money as possible for your cause. It’s why our fundraising digital platform is available as a self-run service or with a GalaBid onsite tech to help you at your fundraising event. But how do you know which service offering is right for you? Here’s when an onsite tech can be a big help:...

Defined as people aged between 21 and 35, Millennials are your new generation of donors. Millennials have the same desire to support your cause as older generations, however, as the tech savvy generation they require a different approach when it comes to engagement. Think tech friendly communication with a personal touch and you’ll get the most from younger supporters at your next fundraising auction...

Looking for ways to squeeze more revenue from your silent auction? Your tried and tested formula has probably produced great results in the past, but it’s always good to find new ways to raise more for your cause or organisation.Here are three ways you can reinvigorate your fundraising efforts to deliver impressive results:...

Good question! Fundraising auctions can make a huge difference to an organisation’s revenue. For many charities, a fundraising auction is their primary annual revenue raiser. Simply put, a fundraising auction will offer prizes that bidders can win by making the highest bid. But with auction types ranging from paper bids to sophisticated digital platforms, which auction type is right for you?...

A key goal of any fundraising auction is to raise as much money as possible.  A clever and easy way to boost your fundraising tally is to sell multiple lots of the same item.

The way to make the most amount of money from your fundraiser is to get people to make numerous and generous bids. To do that they really need to want your auction prize items. A desire to support your cause coupled with a desire for a particular prize item is a powerful buying combination. It is how your fundraising auction will maximise its returns...

If you're planning a fundraising auction, it's highly likely your guests will expect access to Wi-Fi. A strong and reliable 3/4G connection is particularly important if you're planning on using digital auction platforms and technology. It's easy to assume that venue Wi-Fi is a given but it's not necessarily the case. Here's a handy checklist to make sure your fundraising event stays connected...

It's a fair question. If you're running a charity auction every cent or penny needs to be spent wisely. Is a fundraising auctioneer therefore a necessity or a nice-to-have? We believe that the right auctioneer can be one of the most important success factors of any fundraising auction and here's why:...