Auction Packages

A great auction item is only part of the equation. The experience around it matters, too.

Join us and Pledge It on Wednesday, 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟴 at 𝟮 𝗣𝗠 𝗘𝗧 for a conversation about what makes an auction experience work, from choosing the right items to creating a bidding experience that keeps guests engaged.

Siri Lippy and Dave Costlow will walk through the full journey, from what goes on the table to what happens after the auction closes.

Save your seat and join us!

Register: https://hubs.la/Q04z2-mX0

Your work hat can wait. The beach hat won’t.

Today is your last chance to enter our Costa Rica giveaway with our friends at TapKat!

If you’re a 𝗻𝗼𝗻𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗶𝘁 𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗲 age 18+, you’re eligible to enter. Sweepstakes closes September 30.

👉 Enter here: https://hubs.la/Q04yDpL80

A logo on a banner is nice. But is that really enough to make a sponsor say, “Yep, we want in”? 👀

Great sponsorships go a little deeper.

They start with knowing what your nonprofit actually needs, finding businesses that are a good fit, and creating opportunities that give sponsors something meaningful in return.

That’s exactly what we’ll be digging into on our upcoming webinar with three nonprofit and sponsorships pros: Alex Durant, Siri Lippy, and Mariah Monique.

We’ll talk about how to:
→ Identify the right sponsors
→ Create opportunities that go beyond logo placement
→ Communicate the value when you pitch them
→ Find ways to create additional value and revenue
→ Build relationships that keep sponsors coming back

📅 October 14, 2026
🕐 1 PM ET

Save your seat: https://hubs.la/Q04ytl6-0

From fundraiser to event planner to problem-solver, nonprofit employees wear a lot of hats. We think it’s time for a vacation hat!

We’re teaming up with TapKat to give one nonprofit employee a 5-night vacation in Costa Rica!

If you’re a nonprofit employee age 18+, this one’s for you.
- 5 nights in Costa Rica
- Vacation for 4
- Sweepstakes closes September 30

Ready to send yourself somewhere sunny? Enter here:
https://hubs.ly/Q04y3D3t0

We'll draw the winner the same day and announce it via email and LinkedIn.

Good luck! 🌺

Chicago, you were a good one. 💙

We spent the morning talking fundraising events, sharing ideas, tackling real challenges, and learning from the people in the room. A big thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the conversation what it was.

And a special thank you to our speakers for sharing their experience, insights, and honest perspectives with the group. We couldn’t have done it without you!

Where should we bring 𝗕𝗲𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗶𝗱 in 2027? Drop your city in the comments. We’d love to hear where you want to see us next!

Is your auction portfolio working as hard as it could?

Join us September 23 for a panel discussion on what today's donors want and how nonprofits can turn the right auction portfolio into more participation, more competitive bidding, and stronger fundraising results.

We’ll talk about the questions that can make or break your auction strategy:
💡 How do you know what your donors actually want?
💡 How many auction items are enough?
💡 Which experiences have the potential to sell multiple times?
💡 What makes bidders compete instead of simply placing a bid?

Join Us: https://hubs.la/Q04vZtYx0

When you’re gathering auction items, it’s easy to fall into the “more is more” mindset. One more donation. One more gift basket. One more item to fill the catalog.

But the strongest auctions aren’t built by simply collecting everything you can get your hands on. They’re curated with the bidders in mind.

Ask yourself:
• Does this item appeal to our audience?
• Does it feel valuable and exciting?
• Does it add something different to the catalog?
• Is it easy for the winner to understand and redeem?
• Is this the best format for this particular item?

Sometimes the best thing you can do for your auction is leave an item out.

We’re breaking down how to curate an auction catalog that works across live, silent, online, and hybrid auctions in our latest blog.

Check it out here: https://hubs.la/Q04wXz-Y0

Last chance to join us in Chicago!

Registration for The Whole Package: Behind the Bid closes tomorrow, September 15.

This Thursday, we’re bringing nonprofit fundraisers together for a morning of expert insights, thoughtful conversations, and ideas you can put to use at your next event.

If you’ve been thinking about joining us, now’s the time to save your seat.

Register here: https://hubs.la/Q04xnDQ10