Gleaming lights, ebullient laughter, and an electrifying atmosphere of anticipation fill the room as attendees gather with sparkling eyes and...

The Ryan Nece Foundation, a youth and family nonprofit, held its fourth annual gala and scavenger hunt on June 19 at the T. Pepin Hospitality Center. Th...

If you've been in the gala game for a while, you may know about this game. Heads and tails is a game of chance that is great for a couple reasons. 1. You will make money! 2. It is a great way to get everyone's attention before the program begins or give them a motivation to stay around until the en

Mystery boxes, grab bags, mystery envelopes and punch walls are great fundraising ideas to help you use some of the less expensive auction items that you have received for your fundraiser. These all allow you to remove these donated items off your silent auction tables and encourages your guests to pay full price for them.

Did you know this is possible? I know, it pains me to say it as an auctioneer, but you can have a successful Fundraising Gala without having any auction. I know what you are thinking! Surely, she can't mean NO auction. She must be talking about Silent Auctions. Nope. I mean NO au

We've listed our favorite benefit gala game ideas and other income streams that will make your charity fundraiser a smashing success!

Are you ready for your next fundraising gala? Ready or not, it's coming! Be prepared to nail the planning and managing with these 5 tips that should be considered...

Let’s be honest, a lot of fundraising galas are planned by women for women. Raise your hand if you are a man and/or have a man for a partner who has complained about having to “ put on a tux and go talk to a bunch of people he doesn’t know .” Yeah, me too. Here is a game that the men LOVE every time

One of the most important questions to ask yourselves about auction items is, “Does this item have broad appeal?” Meaning, is this something a lot of people like and would be willing to bid on? If there is one thing that you can guarantee a lot of people could bid on it is….(drumroll please)… alco

So you are planning a Fundraising Auction! That is so exciting, and I know how much work that can be to get going. If you are like me, you are probably looking for all of the ways to increase revenue at your event besides the Auction and Fund-A-Need. Lucky for you, I’ve rounded up my 5 Favorite Rev