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Guide or Instruction

How to Get Started on Planning an Auction

Organizing a Fundraising Auction for Your Nonprofit Organization, Part 1 of 3
An auction is a great way to engage members in fundraising for your nonprofit organization, but it is also a huge commitment.
Guide or Instruction

How to Stage an Auction to Ensure Success

Organizing a Fundraising Auction for Your Nonprofit Organization, Part 2 of 3
Staging an auction can be a fun way to raise funds as long as your nonprofit organization plans the event carefully.
Guide or Instruction

How to Get High-Quality Items Donated to Your Auction

Organizing a Fundraising Auction for Your Nonprofit Organization, Part 3 of 3
If your fundraising auction is to be a success, your auction table must have high-quality, meaningful items that generate buzz among the bidders.
Guide or Instruction

How to Make the Most of Meager Resources in Your Nonprofit Organization

Investing in your resources wisely is the key to maximizing your budget. Learn which resources are worth the money.
Guide or Instruction

How to Use Educational Tours to Build Membership and Raise Funds

Tours offer a great way to increase the visibility of your organization and preservation issues in the area.
Guide or Instruction

How to Work with Your Local Government to Advocate for Historic Preservation

Your historic preservation group can work with your local government to advocate for a historic preservation ordinance and commission.
Article

Education, Advocacy, and Lobbying: Why Your Historic Preservation Group Needs to Know the Difference

To avoid tax penalties, learn the differences between education, advocacy, and lobbying.

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