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Category: Fundraising Events

What’s Changing with Fundraising Events in 2022 (podcast interview)
07AugAugust 7, 2022
By Chad Barger, ACFRE, ACNP

What’s Changing with Fundraising Events in 2022 (podcast interview)

@fundraiserchad was recently a guest on the Nonstop Nonprofit Podcast, hosted by Justin Wheeler. The interview was recorded on site at the Associa

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Posted in Fundraising Events
13MayMay 13, 2021
By Chad Barger, ACFRE, ACNP

Virtual Gala Cheat Sheet (Red Apple Auctions)

One of my favorite event gurus is Sherry Truhlar with Red Apple Auctions.  Sherry has been my go to auction gala expert (she typically does 100+

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Posted in Fundraising Events
Your Key to Year Over Year Fundraising Event Growth
04FebFebruary 4, 2020
By Chad Barger, ACFRE, ACNP

Your Key to Year Over Year Fundraising Event Growth

https://youtu.be/QKaAN1zGCWA If you're in the middle of planning a big fundraising event, you're probably already dreaming of that day where you

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Posted in Free Resources, Fundraising Events
How to Make Things Easier for Your Event Sponsors
03DecDecember 4, 2019
By Chad Barger, ACFRE, ACNP

How to Make Things Easier for Your Event Sponsors

https://youtu.be/NJY060xrToc I know that a lot of us always go back to the same event sponsors. We go back to the same deep wells of generosity.

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Posted in Fundraising Events, Sponsorships
Hate Networking? Try These Fun, Provoking Questions
10SepSeptember 10, 2019
By Chad Barger, ACFRE, ACNP

Hate Networking? Try These Fun, Provoking Questions

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltJXv7o-Rps Networking events...most fundraisers either love them or hate them. We've all heard the basic tip

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Posted in Donor Visits, Fundraising Events
10SepJanuary 22, 2024
By Chad Barger, ACFRE, ACNP

Donor Relations Guru Library: A Treasure Trove of Fundraising Communication Samples

Okay, so here's one of my secrets that really shouldn't be a secret ... The other day one of my clients said "Chad, you have a sample for ever

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Posted in Donor Retention, Free Resources, Fundraising Appeals, Fundraising Events
11JulDecember 1, 2023
By Chad Barger, ACFRE, ACNP

Evaluation Sheet for New Fundraising Ideas [free download]

Do you have more ideas than you know what to do with? Or does your board of directors have more ideas for you than you can possibly act on

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Posted in Free Resources, Fundraising Events
07MayOctober 6, 2026
By Chad Barger, ACFRE, ACNP

How to Raise More Money at Your Fundraising Event with a Wishboard

Would you like to raise $5,050 more at your organization's next event? Are you tired of running all over town picking up donated gift cards for yo

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Posted in Fundraising Events
06MarDecember 1, 2023
By Chad Barger, ACFRE, ACNP

Auction Item Wishlist Template

Do you ask your board or event committee to bring in silent auction items but nothing happens? Is it like pulling teeth to get them to even roun

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Posted in Free Resources, Fundraising Events
Guide to the Best Charity Auction Items
28FebOctober 6, 2026
By Chad Barger, ACFRE, ACNP

Guide to the Best Charity Auction Items

Every year, pro auctioneer and charity auction expert Sherry Truhlar of Red Apple Auctions puts out a free guide to the best auction items she sold t

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Posted in Free Resources, Fundraising Events

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