It's not all fun and games, but fundraising games are revenue enhancers that can add fun and excitement to your charity event.
From 10x Envelopes to Wall of Wine, the Fundraising Auction Games eBook is packed with classics, interesting variations and fresh auction game ideas.
Are you looking for new and fresh ways of bringing in more donations at your event?
Adding auction games and raffles won’t replace your auction income, but they will add to your bottom line. Adding variety and fun to your event will help entertain your guests and lighten the mood before going into your live event.
Additionally, the lower price point of participation in these fundraising games makes them accessible to all your guests. This is great for people who can’t join in the big live auction bidding but still want to support your cause.
Tired of simple raffles? Are you looking for a more interesting way to collect the names and contact information from your guests? Then a 10X envelope fundraiser might be the right game to choose for your next Auction Games event!
The real beauty of the 50/50 raffle is you do not have to go out and get a prize, because the 50/50 raffle generates its own prize.
The Ace of Spades is a great way to generate revenue, involve the participants, and keep the action moving between live auction packages.
A great way to incorporate an interesting decor item into a raffle at your next non profit event, dinner or gala.
Buy It Now Boards are a great way to offer variety at your event by selling donated retail certificates and services, or even lower-valued physical items, and not over-crowd your silent auction.
What better way to top off your event dinner than with a dash for dessert? Display your mouth-watering desserts prominently as your guests arrive and then give them a chance to bid for the one they like best.
Diamond in a Glass with Lance Walker. This glittery, romantic fundraising idea will add a little bling to your event, pad your fun, and pull guests into the spirit of your event.
How do you create that spark that gets bidding started? Ramp up anticipation and participation with First Bid Wins incentives.
It is about creating a sense of urgency, selling out, and keeping the audience engaged into the next portion of the program.
If you’re looking for something different for your next fundraiser and you have an Old West or Great Gatsby theme, consider the idea of putting people into “The Clinker” (for fun!) to raise funds.
The “wow” moment for everyone was when we asked, “Who will give $125 for this $100 gift card to benefit XYZ Charity?” and EIGHT bid cards remained in the air!
The graffiti wall is a revenue enhancer that can be on the low end of the price scale, but provides an easy way for every guest to participate in fundraising.
Everybody loves jewelry, or has someone in their life that does! We did a jewelry pull with necklaces made by a local artist. Each of the pieces was totally unique!
Make a production out of it, but allow the auction to continue immediately on. Remember, the reason for offering this item in the first place is to establish momentum.
Mystery Gift Boxes are a quick and easy fundraiser bonus you can implement at any event—whether it be a gala, ball, auction, or just a small cocktail party.
The Restaurant Row concept is a great way to utilize donated gift cards that don’t fit well into a silent or live auction package.
Also known as sealed bids, blind auction, closed auction. May be done either by email or in person, including at an event with other fundraising features.
We thought it would be a great idea to gather 26 of the best auction revenue enhancers out there and put them in one easy-to-use lookbook for you!
Through years of experience, we have accumulated a lot of great content on the subject; however, we wanted to take it a step further and reach out to the real experts — our wonderful auctioneer, event planning, consulting, and service provider partners, who bring these ideas to life and use them to raise more funds at events nationwide.
It’s easy to get started! Just flip through the colorful pages and read about the enhancers that catch your eye. Or read the book from cover to cover and bookmark your favorites. You might find a new twist to a game you’ve tried before, or be inspired to try something completely new.
Each chapter will focus on one revenue enhancer and outline how it works, provide some variations, and offer advice based on experiences. Additionally, one of our valued partners will share a real experience. If you would like to find out more information about the revenue enhancer or the partner, click the “Learn More” tab, where you will be directed to the full article in our Fundraising Resource Library.
With hundreds of organizations nationwide, Greater Giving has built a network of trusted partners to help you with all your fundraising initiatives. Our vast group of Marketing Partners includes: benefit auctioneers, event planners, event services, consultants, technology companies and associations which complement and extend our solutions. Browse our fundraising professional partners to find the perfect fit for your fundraising needs.
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end-to-end solution—resulting in increased revenue for your organization.
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