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Carl Diesing
Sep 20, 20217 min read
Cleaning & Maintaining Donor Data: Top 4 Recommendations
In this guide, we’re going to discuss four tips for cleaning and maintaining your nonprofit’s supporter data.


AmFund
Apr 8, 20213 min read
The Psychology Behind the Bid: Getting Inside the Mind of Your Silent Auction Bidders
Our last blog How to Write an Effective Auction Item Description outlined the mechanics of writing a description that truly “sells”. To...


AmFund
Mar 22, 20214 min read
Use Your Words: Tips For Writing Virtual Auction Item Descriptions
As we all continue to adapt to the virtual world of fundraising, one of the main goals of this blog will be centered around the continual...


AmFund
Mar 5, 20212 min read
Act Now! The Importance of Urgency at Silent Auctions
Urgency can make the difference between just reaching the starting bids versus encouraging your donors to competitively bid up your items.


AmFund
Feb 18, 20214 min read
QR Codes: How To Utilize Them Before, During and After Your Fundraising Event
QR Codes: How To Utilize Them Before, During, and After Your Fundraising Event If your organization hasn’t utilized QR codes yet, now is...


AmFund
Feb 9, 20214 min read
The Ingredients of a Perfect Introduction Video
Learn tips and tricks to help your non-profit organization produce high-quality video content that will better connect with your audience.


AmFund
Jan 26, 20214 min read
Marketing How-to Series: Social Media Scheduling Tools- What Are They and Why You Need Them.
A social media scheduler is an automation tool that helps you schedule posts across multiple social media accounts ahead of time.


AmFund
Jan 7, 20215 min read
2021: AmFund’s Worst Dates to Hold a Fundraiser
It’s that time of year again! We break down the upcoming year to help you plan your 2021 fundraising events on the best possible dates.


AmFund
Dec 10, 20205 min read
6 Critical Questions to Ask Yourself When Performing a Social Media Health Check
Your answers will give you an idea of where your organization’s social media health stands today.

AmFund
Nov 19, 20202 min read
American Fundraising Foundation Partners with Auction Frogs to Launch New VIP Auction Platform
The American Fundraising Foundation (AmFund) has launched a new electronic bidding platform, called AmFund VIP.

AmFund
Oct 28, 20201 min read
The Perfect Pivot-Momentum Nonprofit Partners
This special presentation hosted by AmFund and Momentum Nonprofit Partners on October 14th, 2020 has been recorded for your viewing...


AmFund
Oct 27, 20202 min read
Grant Applications and New Funding Opportunities to Support Nonprofits Now Open Online
Grant applications are now being accepted by the American Fundraising Foundation (AmFund) for unrestricted funding. Applications will be acc


AmFund
Oct 22, 20203 min read
Virtual Event Management: The Importance of The “Know Before You Go” Document
This document is a clear set of instructions that nonprofit organizations should publish to their audience before the virtual event.


AmFund
Oct 13, 20203 min read
A Checklist Guide to Help you Choose the Right Mobile Bidding Platform
Use this checklist to help you decide on the mobile bidding platform that is best for your organization.


AmFund
Jul 8, 20203 min read
5 Ways to Improve your Pre-Virtual Event Marketing Efforts
Here are five of the most effective marketing methods that you can utilize among your pre-event efforts.


AmFund
May 13, 20203 min read
Get Creative with your Virtual Events
Nonprofits all across the country are turning to virtual fundraising events to help get them through these difficult times. Get creative!


AmFund
Apr 29, 20203 min read
5 Ways To Remotely Grow Your Nonprofit’s Following
As always, we want to start things off by wishing everyone safe and well during this difficult time. As social distancing continues...


AmFund
Apr 15, 20204 min read
Transitioning to a Remote Workforce
For those who are new to this setup, working remotely on a full-time basis can certainly have its challenges.


AmFund
Apr 6, 20204 min read
5 Tips to Maximize Your Mobile Bidding Efforts
Mobile Bid has become utilized more than ever as nonprofits turn to virtual events in response to the current social distancing ordinances.


AmFund
Mar 24, 20204 min read
Steps to Take When Postponing your Fundraising Event
First and foremost, we hope that everyone is staying safe and healthy during these unprecedented times that require all of us to work...
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