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Practical articles for staff who run galas, auctions, raffles, and ticketed benefit nights.
Gala planning checklist for nonprofit staff: timeline, program, auctions, raffles, admission tickets, Stripe checkout, and night-of roles for smooth events.
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6 guides for event night teams
Plan and run a charity auction for your nonprofit: procuring items, mobile bidding on event night, Stripe checkout, and digital receipts for 501(c)(3) galas.
Raffle ideas for 501(c)(3) fundraisers: standard and mystery box formats, prize inspiration, ticket pricing, and mobile sales on school and gala event night.
School fundraiser ideas for PTOs and boosters: family-friendly auctions, raffle formats, ticketed events, and mobile sales that keep volunteers off paper.
Plan a silent-style auction for your gala: item display, mobile bidding, closing lots on time, and checkout without paper bid sheets at your nonprofit event.
How Stripe Connect works for 501(c)(3) nonprofits: checkout, payouts, receipts, and what staff should know before selling tickets, raffles, or auction wins.