by Events By K2 | Jun 19, 2023 | Events
In my last two posts I walked you through setting up your silent auction, recruiting helpers, finding items – but all of this will be wasted time and energy if you don’t communicate to a broad audience the items you have to auction off. Remember, your auction is to...
by Events By K2 | Jun 12, 2023 | Events
In my last post I walked you through how to engage support to find auction items and how you create a list of ideas to build an auction. Now I’m going to address the art of the basket. Not everyone wants to bid on just a gift card – so why not create an experience for...
by Events By K2 | Jun 9, 2023 | Events
Silent auctions have become a popular way to raise funds for various charitable organizations and events. For nonprofits the $5,000 or even $20,000 you raise at a silent auction can really impact your bottom line and be a difference maker for your event planning....
by Events By K2 | May 15, 2023 | Fundraising
When a donor supports the mission without strings As I read this headline in the Star Tribune Unnamed donor gives $1 million to Science Museum of Minnesota, I couldn’t help but smile and think “well done Science Museum!” As philanthropy is ever changing and...
by Events By K2 | May 11, 2023 | Fundraising
I’m going to be a bit controversial here among the fundraising and development community with this blog. Recently, I had an interaction with a friend of ours when they asked if K2 does capital campaigns. My response was, “you mean fundraising?” in which case yes, we...
