Miranda Hansen's Articles

    Case Study: Portland Public Schools Foundation

    Last year Portland Public Schools parents raised over 3 million dollars through fundraisers. Read More

    21 Apr 2016

    Miranda Hansen

    Raising Friends and Funds

    How do you turn auction event guests into long term donors? Rose Backs, a benefit auctioneer serving Northern Idaho and Eastern Washington, has some food... Read More

    28 Mar 2016

    Miranda Hansen

    Are You Game?

    Games are a wonderful way to generate energy, excitement and laughter at an auction. You’ve probably heard of Heads or Tails. Are you familiar with... Read More

    28 Jan 2016

    Miranda Hansen

    Building Your Dream Team & Choosing the Next Auction Chair

    It’s a new calendar year and some of you may already be looking ahead at next school year’s auction. It’s time to start thinking about... Read More

    06 Jan 2016

    Miranda Hansen

    Case Study: Eastern Washington University

    The second edition of our blog series Case Study comes from way out east in the great state of Washington. Laurel Hosmer, Assistant Athletic Director... Read More

    17 Dec 2015

    Miranda Hansen

    Auction Theme Inspiration

    Throwing a party (i.e. fundraising auction) can be a love-hate kind of commitment. One thing that is likely to be fun for most is choosing... Read More

    01 Dec 2015

    Miranda Hansen

    Giving Thanks to Your Donors

    This week, as everyone gives thanks for good food or family or a break from the grind, we wanted to share a couple of thoughts... Read More

    25 Nov 2015

    Miranda Hansen

    Case Study: Lakeridge Jr. High

    Welcome to our newest blog series, Case Study, where we highlight fundraising auctions throughout the country, sharing their experience with our software as well as... Read More

    17 Nov 2015

    Miranda Hansen

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