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These days can feel stressful — and even scary — for everyone. As nonprofit leaders we know you’re out there…
Facebook’s Latest Algorithm Change
In our last blog we shared five easy steps you can follow to create a social media strategy. As we…
Five Easy Steps to Create a Social Media Strategy for 2018
For someone who doesn’t have experience with social media it can be quite a daunting task to develop a yearly…
Is #GivingTuesday Worth It?
Giving Tuesday. Like Black Friday and Cyber Monday, it comes once a year. For some, it’s a breeze and for some,…
How To Attract Donors
When you want to get others involved, and you need them to provide help or donate money, there are a…
What You Need To Know About Developing Your Story
The creation of a story is one of the most powerful tools a nonprofit organization can utilize, and that…
Are Your Messages Reaching Your Audience?
It’s no secret that marketing emails are hard to perfect. Maybe they seem too spammy, maybe they’re not interesting enough,…
Turn Your Volunteers into Fundraisers
It’s no secret that in the world of fundraising, your network is arguably the most important asset you can have.…
3 Fundraising Ideas Your Organization Is Overlooking
Fundraising comes in many shapes and sizes. From good old email marketing to crowdfunding giants, there are many ways to…
Increasing Donation Opportunities and Where You’re Going Wrong
The opportunity to donate to charities is all around us. The pairing of non-profits and technology makes it easier than ever for…
5 Tips to Ensure a Successful Golf Outing
With summer quickly approaching, it’s time to start thinking about your organization’s annual golf outing. Summer is a great time…
3 Ways to Boost Your Event’s Ticket Sales
Ticket sales are something that every nonprofit struggles with at some point. Whether your event is in its first year,…
The 4 Benefits of Updating Learning Technology for Nonprofits
Imagine how much more effective an updated learning management technology system would be for your nonprofit business training. How many…
Nonprofits And Technology: Is It Time For You To Rethink Your Technology Strategy?
Converting operations probably seems like a huge leap for nonprofit organizations to make. If you consider the amount of time…
Avoiding a Non-Profit Nightmare
A well organized and well-executed event can do great things for your organization. It can strengthen your relationship with donors,…
3 Simple Rules to Make the Most of Your Non-Profit’s Budget
One of the hardest tasks as a non-profit organization can be fitting everything you want and need for your events…
Proven Thank You Letter Techniques That Work
Why are thank you letters so important? Poorly executed thank you letters can have a negative impact on your organization’s…
Why Auctions Work
From fine art auctioned at Christie’s to a pair of second-hand slippers auctioned on Ebay, the truth is that people…
Mobile Bidding Is King
Mobile bidding is the future of charity auction fundraising. The pairing of non-profits and technology has crowned mobile bidding apps “king” in…
How 2016’s Business Giving Trends Affect 2017
With 2016 entering the end of its final quarter, a new fiscal year is just days away for businesses. What were…
Reasons Why People Love Auctions At Charity Events
An auction is one of the most popular ways to raise money for a charity. In addition to raising awareness…
The Best Way to Attract Your Sponsors
It’s time to dive into a question that is offen asked, “What is the best way to attract sponsors?”. Often,…
2016 Trending Fundraising Themes
If you collaborated with event planners for their best fundraising ideas, you would get a mixed response based on the…
Best Way to Utilize your “Donate Now” Button
Donations: We’ve come across this begging question a few times in the last month and we want to share with…
Trending Event Activities
Besides having a great selection of silent auction items at your fundraiser that your guests can bid on using mobile…
5 Ways to Promote Your Fundraising Event
Ok. You decided that you are going to put together a fundraising event. You know that you want to raise…
The Importance of Subject Lines
Sending succesful emails is an important part of any industry. But why are email subject lines so important? That is…
Creative School Fundraisers
Winter break is over! Your kids are back in school. Now you want to help give back to that school…
Why you should go from paper to mobile bidding
Take your fundraising event to the next level. Gone are the days of using traditional pen and paper bidding at…
How Texting Can Increase Engagement During Your Event
In a world where technology is the focal point of any event, it is no wonder why incorporating SMS into…
Bid Early; Every Bid Counts! | WEDO Charity Auctions
Bid early; Every bid counts! WEDO makes it easy for your nonprofit to raise money. What’s better than bidding on…
Looking back on 2015 | 2k16 is Here
Besides binge drinking peppermint lattes and building gingerbread houses galore, with 2016 here in a flash, we have been reminiscing over…
New Years Resolutions; Nonprofit Style
Pop the champagne and write down your reso’s. 2015 is coming to a close, which means it’s a great time…
The Science of Giving
On December 9th at 730pm, why will you give? There are many benefits that reap the rewards of giving. Whether…
Know Your Donors; Increase Your Contributions
Know your Donors; Increase your Contributions The economy has been in a downward spiral for quite some time now. Do…
How To Promote Your Next Fundraising Event
Ok. You decided that you are going to put together a fundraising event but now you have to make it…
Why You Should Support Nonprofits
Support Nonprofits Nonprofit organizations are everywhere. Almost any charity or cause that you support will have a nonprofit organization…
Indy WNBA Gets Involved With Nonprofit
Indianapolis WNBA Gets Involved With Nonprofit Tamika Catchings, the star of the WNBA’s Indiana Fever, created the Catch the Stars…
Social Media in the Nonprofit Industry
Nonprofit organizations have simply embraced technology and social media. Creativity is key. It’s especially important for nonprofits to get creative…
WEDO Charity Auctions | Indianapolis Award
We are extremely happy and proud to announce that WEDO Charity Auctions has been selected as the 2015 Best Business…
Silent Auction Gift Basket Ideas
Tired of the same old basket ideas at events? A creative gift basket can make all the difference to guests!…
CHARITY SPOTLIGHT
Charity Spotlight: Meals on Wheels of Hamilton County Meals on Wheels of Hamilton County supports individuals who are elderly, disabled and homebound…
How Mobile Bidding Can Affect Your Silent Auction
How Mobile Bidding Can Affect Your Silent Auction Are you looking to increase your revenue at your next silent auction?…
DONOR SPOTLIGHT
Donor Spotlight: Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Indiana Chapter The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society supports individuals who are elderly, disabled and homebound by delivering…
WEDO Team Thursdays
WEDO TEAM THURSDAY’S Name: Lauren Coons Position: Regional Account Manager Background “I’m from right here in our good state of Indiana!…
HOW TO BE A SUCCESSFUL NONPROFIT
What makes an effective nonprofit: Do you want your organization to reach its goals? That is the case for all…
WEDO Charity Auctions Accepts the 2015 ALS Ice Bucket Challenge
The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge is back! We had ALS themselves come on over to us for the 2015 ALS…
Welcome Letter
Hi, world! Welcome to the newest platform for our WEDO blogs. WEDO Charity Auctions is dedicated to improving silent auction events…