It is a year of history. At a gala recently the emcee announced she felt like she was the most relaxed she had been in months. “It is so refreshing to be in a room full of people that care about the same thing at the same time. Here we all are together caring […]
Just recently, Erin Ward and I presented “Raise the Paddle, Raise the Bar: Realize your true event ROI” at #nynmedia’s Fundcon 2019 in downtown Manhattan over 100 nonprofits looking to build efficiency in their fundraising plans. There were panels of industry experts and fundraisers in the trenches. Erin and I were honored to be […]
Sign Up Here: http://bit.ly/IHFcryptowebinar What is Crypto? Blockchain? Is this the FUTURE of Fundraising for Nonprofits? With $400 Billion available for donation from 300 million users…Cyptocurrency could be an uptapped market for philanthropy. In 2018, the United States Congress hosted a hearing entitled “Digital Currencies: The Future of Money”. Today, some of the most prominent organizations […]
Our Co-Founder, Erin Ward is one of the top female Benefit Auction Specialist (BAS) in the country and the leads the way in special event fundraising in New York City. She is a third generation auctioneer from New York. Erin Ward is one of the leading Paddle Raise Experts, teaching nonprofits around the nation on […]
Hello Board Member! You are awesome for all that you do! Here are some tips to be an AWESOME event ambassador! Pre-Event Get your guests excited about your “Why” Why are you involved with this organization? Why do you dedicate your time, talent and treasure to impact the world through their great work? What is […]
Does star power equal fundraising power at your gala event? Does having a celebrity, having a star athlete, does having a motivational speaker, does having a television show anchor, having the newsman, be the MC, or your speaker, or your auctioneer at your fundraising gala, does that equal fundraising success? Maybe, maybe not… One thing […]
Two top-ranking auctioneers sit together one day talking about the trends of the time. They talk about their thriving companies. They talk about the changes in their industry. They talk about their clients and the needs they are facing. Together they begin to realize that their clients are dealing with the same issues. Lack […]
Mission statement: Inspiring hearts to change the world What we do: Inspire Hearts Fundraising, unique service is focused on transforming your special event fundraising by evolving your special appeal/paddle raise through signature consultation and utilizing top; level fundraising ambassadors to activate your audience, elevate your donors experience and maximize your ROI and donations raised day […]
