HGA Fundraising

06/04/2026

One trip. A different fundraising format.

Instead of one winning bid, a Golden Ticket can turn a single prize into a capped run of ticket sales and one live drawing at the event. The example math: 100 tickets at $100 each = $10,000 gross revenue.

A simple concept that can stack on top of your auction night.

06/04/2026

Looking for a fresh silent auction idea? Vacation Station is a dedicated table of 6–10 curated travel experiences designed to give donors more to bid on at your event. A mix of beach, European, domestic, and once-in-a-lifetime trips can help create more interest across your audience.

06/03/2026

Looking for a stronger silent auction setup? Vacation Station is built around a curated table of 6–10 travel packages that give donors more ways to engage and bid. HGA also shares guidance on destination mix, opening bids, and bid increments to help nonprofits run the auction more effectively.

06/03/2026

Looking for a simple add-on for your next fundraiser? HGA’s Golden Ticket lets you sell a capped run of lower-cost entries for a luxury trip and draw one winner at the end of the night. It’s designed to layer onto your silent or live auction, with no upfront prize cost and a media kit to help promote it.

05/04/2026

What an incredible weekend at the World Auto Auction Championship! The NAAA did a fantastic job putting on an incredible competition. HGA is so proud to have been part of it. Congratulations to the 2026 Champions. Our CEO Jason Ledlow had a blast going back to the contest he competed in more than 20 years ago.

03/11/2026

🎙️ New Episode Alert!

We’re joined by special guest Jordan Campbell, The Scottish Auctioneer, to talk about creating a gala run of show that keeps donors engaged and maximizes fundraising.

Learn how to design an emotional “roller coaster” experience that inspires generosity and drives results at your next event.

Listen now and start raising more for your mission! 💙
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p8JID47EZIw

Hey Nonprofits is the ONLY podcast specifically focused on event fundraising and auction strategy — because someone has to stand up for the gala.Raise more m...

02/16/2026

The pace of innovation isn’t slowing down.

We have to create our own space to dream, reflect, and imagine what’s possible —
for ourselves and for the organizations we lead.

Watch the full episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a0J4Thh3XY4

02/11/2026

Are fundraising events still worth it?

Short answer: YES.

In this episode, Nikki DeFalco, VP of Fundraising at the MS Society, breaks down why events are still one of the most powerful tools for building a strong donor pipeline.

We’re talking:
✨ Donor retention that actually sticks
✨ The power of feedback
✨ Leading a high-performing fundraising team
✨ Personal connection in a digital world
✨ Communicating across generations

If you want stronger pipelines and more intentional fundraising… this one’s for you. 🎙️
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y40w-2O3qfY

Nikki DeFalco, Vice President of Fundraising at the MS Society, shares how fundraising events are still the best way to build donor pipelines.There has been ...

02/03/2026

🚨 NEW EPISODE ALERT 🚨
What actually grows an auctioneer’s business?

Spoiler: it’s not just talent.
It’s relationships. Risk. And trying new things before you feel “ready.”

🎙️ This week on Hey Nonprofits, Trevor Nelson sits down with Tony "The Auction Guy” to talk real growth, real lessons, and what actually moves the needle in fundraising.

If you’re building something—this one’s for you.
🎧 Listen now >> https://hgafundraising.com/nonprofit-podcasts/

02/02/2026

Save this phrase.. it's a money maker!
"WHO ELSE WANTS ONE?!" 🔥🙋‍♀️🙋‍♂️

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