Get Your Auctions Going...Going...

All event materials and invitations should include a Web site address for direct donations as well as online registration. Also consider adding an online auction -- either in conjunction with your live event or as a year-round fundraising tool.

5. Accept credit cards at your event.

You will significantly boost revenue and provide added convenience for your guests. With certain systems, you will even reduce check-out lines. Make sure to let people know ahead of time, via the invitation or e-mail, that you will be accepting cards so that they can have them out and ready to go.