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Whether you are planning your first fundraiser, looking for auction items, or trying to find more revenue, each playbook gives you a clear next move.
Planning playbookFirst-time fundraiserFor PTOs and small organizations
The First-Time Fundraiser Playbook™
The complete step-by-step guide to planning, promoting, and running a successful charity auction, even if you have never done it before.
- 12-week countdown with weekly tasks, so you always know exactly what to do next
- Budget template, event night checklist, and done-for-you promotion scripts
- The 7 mistakes first-timers make, and exactly how to avoid every one of them
Item procurement guide$0 to $50K item guideFor every event catalog
The $0 to $50K Auction Item Guide
100 proven auction item ideas, done-for-you donation scripts, and the secret inventory that fills your catalog for free.
- 100 item ideas: baskets, raffles, silent lots, and risk-free
- Done-for-you letter, email, and phone scripts
- 3-step sourcing system and 30-day checklist
Planning guideRevenue boost listStrategies you can set up
The $20K-$50K Charity Auction Revenue Boost List
20 proven strategies to unlock hidden revenue at your next charity auction, with dollar estimates and setup steps for each one.
- 20 revenue plays with dollar estimates per strategy
- Setup steps for each tactic. No guesswork.
- Built from data across 250,000+ charity auctions
Planning playbook10X auction playbookPlan better. Keep momentum.
The 10X Charity Auction Playbook
The free step-by-step system to maximize bids, lower stress, and turn one event into year-round revenue.
- Step-by-step auction planning system
- Bidder engagement tactics that increase bid counts
- Post-event strategies to build year-round momentum
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Read practical articles on donor engagement, promotion, auction strategy, and fundraising best practices.
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