There are only a few sporting events each year that draw as big a crowd as the Super Bowl! With the word “Bowl” right in its name, rescue groups can easily use the idea of a Super large bowl to fill the bowls of hungry pets. Here are a few ways to get your piece of the action, by hosting a fundraiser catering to football fans. More

If you’re looking for something to add to your upcoming auctions, here’s a snuggly idea: request a gift certificate or a stuffed animal and accessories from Build A Bear Workshop! More

The goal for an auction is to raise money, plain and simple. However, at many auctions, the catalog of items for bid may number far less than the number of attendees at the event. Hosting a Raise the Paddle Special Appeal will encourage every attendee to give a little extra at the event. More

Auctions are a lively fundraiser option, either as a stand alone event or as part of a larger dinner event. There is a specific strategy used for placing items for bid in auctions that will help bring in the most money for your charity. Use the Bell Curve strategy to your advantage in your next live auction. More

With the holidays approaching, there are plenty of etiquette segments in the media that discuss the concept of regifting. Here’s one great way to get some auction items for your rescue! More

Here’s a template for a basic donation request letter to send to business owner’s. Generally, a template is frowned upon in the fundraising world. But, in the case of writing to a business asking for a donation for an auction item, it is necessary to be succint and make your point in a professional manner. Here’s how… More

The Maryland SPCA successfuly raised over $35,000 with its first online auction using cMarket, a company that specializes in helping non profit organizations stage online auctions. Over the past three years, cMarket has staged over 1,500 auctions — all benefiting charitable organizations. More

One of the top sellers at many auctions are experiences of a lifetime. Experiences are such an amazing opportunity for people to get to bid on at an auction, since they are hard to come by in the regular market, but are readily donated to charities for an auction. More

This fundraiser can be held as either a raffle or an auction. Host this special Bake Sale at your office, at your local schools, or at a special event in town.

This is NOT your ordinary bake sale! Each pie comes with a ’special’ item taped underneath the plate. For the business world, items such as a special parking place at work, 3 day weekend, 4 day weekend, bonus holidays, civilian clothes day More