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Hosting an in-person spring auction with online pre-bidding?

We’ve just released the first in a new checklist series to help you stay organized in the final stretch:

Spring Auction Planning Checklist: The Home Stretch

This guide walks you through what to focus on in the weeks leading up to your gala — from reviewing online bidding settings to preparing volunteers and smoothing out event night logistics.

Use the interactive version or download the printable PDF to share with your auction committee.

👉 View the checklist:
https://ow.ly/f6RY50YnbwG

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We’re taking a moment to say thank you 💙

In 2025, schools, churches, and nonprofits using SchoolAuction.net raised more than $80 million for their communities. That’s thousands of events, countless volunteers, and supporters showing up again and again to make good things happen.

We’re grateful to play a small role in your work—and excited for what you’ll accomplish next.

Here’s to everything you made possible in 2025 🎉

Hello, 2026 👋
Thank you for being part of our community and for the incredible work you do every day. We’re excited to support your fundraising goals in the year ahead. Happy New Year! 🎉

Schools often face tight budgets, but corporate giving can help fill the gap. From grants to in-kind donations, businesses are ready to support education in your community.

Check out the latest guide from our friends at Double the Donation to learn how to unlock these funding sources. ➡️ https://ow.ly/URyM50XNT8q


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Is your church preparing next year’s budget? This simple 4-step guide helps you organize revenue, plan expenses, and align every dollar with your ministry’s mission. 💒📊
Read it here: https://ow.ly/G5ec50XHVjx

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🎯 Every nonprofit has its own fundraising style.

Take our quick quiz to learn yours and get ideas that support stronger campaigns all year long: https://ow.ly/5Xy550Xs1sq
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Think the school fundraiser you ran was “just extra work”? Think again.

Every event you’ve coordinated — whether a bake sale, gala, or raffle — has given you valuable skills in project management, communication, budget oversight, and relationship building. These are exactly the competencies hiring managers look for in education, nonprofit, and corporate roles.

Discover how to translate your fundraising experience into career opportunities: https://ow.ly/cpFI50WGTPs
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🎤 Got auction questions? Roger’s got answers!

With 20+ years of experience helping schools and nonprofits run successful fundraisers, Roger Devine is hosting an Ask Me Anything over on Reddit. Whether you're planning your first auction or your fifteenth, now’s your chance to ask about strategy, tactics, item ideas, and more.

🗓️ Drop your question anytime before the AMA starts (Aug 13th at 10am PST), then come back to learn the answers during or after the AMA.

🔗 https://ow.ly/chix50WBMhr (Reddit account required — it’s free & anonymous!)

Let’s make your next fundraiser your best one yet!

🚀 New to our auction software? Join our free fundraising webinar — Getting Started with Our Software!

📅 When: Every Tuesday, 11am-12pm PST

🔍 We'll cover:

✔️ Pro-tips for navigating our fundraising event platform
✔️ Choosing the best tools and settings for your specific event
✔️ Adding and editing donors and items, including migrations and imports
✔️ Preview of the invitation system
✔️ Setting up your payment options

The session includes a 45-minute overview followed by a 15-minute Q&A session.

🔗 Sign up: https://calendly.com/schoolauction-support or on your event site's dashboard under the Help Resources section.
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