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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...
AmFund
Mar 24, 20204 min read


3 Tips to a “Hole in One” Golf Fundraising Tournament
We have a few extra tips to help you increase their success. Yes, you could say that these tips will lead to a "Hole in One" golf event!
AmFund
Feb 28, 20202 min read


Get Creative and Competitive: 2 Sure-Fire Ways to Engage your Sponsors at your Event
2 Sure-Fire Ways to Engage Your Sponsors at your Event
AmFund
Feb 20, 20203 min read


20 Engaging Fundraising Ideas for 2020
It is never too early to start planning for your fundraising events! In honor of the new year, DipJar and AmFund have partnered together...
AmFund
Jan 22, 20207 min read


Always Be Networking: 3 Potential Sources for Corporate Sponsorships
3 often overlooked places to find corporate sponsorship for your upcoming fundraising event.
AmFund
Jul 9, 20192 min read


Get your Donors Excited: The Importance of Generating Buzz
Learn the art of generating buzz around your fundraising event.
AmFund
Jun 21, 20193 min read


The Host with the Most: The Importance of Hiring a Professional MC
We cannot emphasize enough just how important it is to get a professional MC to host your fundraising event. An experienced MC will make...
AmFund
Jun 5, 20192 min read


Don’t Let Your Fundraiser Get Stopped Before It Can Get Started
When you are planning out your next fundraising event, there’s one aspect of your event that should not be overlooked: the flow of...
AmFund
Feb 21, 20192 min read


The Psychology Behind Ticket Prices
It’s time to talk numbers. Don’t worry, we won’t be diving into an overly complicated financial discussion. Specifically, we just want to...
AmFund
Feb 12, 20192 min read


Make a Great First Impression with your Cocktail Hour
When you are planning your next fundraising event, there’s one area of the event that cannot be overlooked: the cocktail hour. The...
AmFund
Jan 29, 20192 min read


Eliminate the Fluff: What Happens When You Have Too Many Items?
Sometimes when you plan a fundraising event, you end up with some problems that are actually “good problems” to have. If you have too...
AmFund
Dec 11, 20182 min read


2019: AmFund’s Worst Dates to Hold a Fundraiser
Choosing the date for your fundraising event is amongst the most important decisions that you will make during the event planning...
AmFund
Nov 27, 20183 min read


You Have The Right To Be Heard: How To Get The Room’s Attention
When your organization hosts a fundraising event, there are many factors that your team needs to be aware of all throughout the night if...
AmFund
Nov 9, 20183 min read


The Price is Right! Or is it?
A Tip to Help you Set Ticket Prices at your Next Event Finding the right price for your event tickets is one of the most talked-about...
AmFund
Oct 29, 20182 min read


See it through to the end: Essential Silent Auction Checkout Tips
For your silent auction to be a complete success, you need to be prepared for every possible detail all the way through to the end of the...
AmFund
Sep 5, 20183 min read


Get by with a Little Help from your Volunteers: Silent Auction Close Out Tips
When it comes to the close out tasks of your silent audition, it’s always a good thing to have some help. This is where your volunteers...
AmFund
Aug 28, 20182 min read


Traffic Control: The Art of Moving your Guests from One Room to Another
When you are in the midst of running your fundraising event, you will often times feel like that of a traffic-control police officer....
AmFund
Aug 21, 20182 min read


A Sure-Fire Way to Fill Sponsorship Tables in 3 Steps!
The sponsors at your event provide an important presence. Not only does your organization rely on the ongoing support of these sponsors,...
AmFund
Aug 14, 20182 min read


What’s In Your Cocktail Hour?
The cocktail hour is more important than you might first give it credit. Sure, it’s a good time for your guests to chat and grab a few...
AmFund
Aug 1, 20182 min read


The Importance of VIP: To VIP or not to VIP at your Special Event?
When it comes to the VIPs at your organization’s next fundraising event, such as a gala, make sure you take care of these special guests...
AmFund
Jul 19, 20182 min read
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