Practical guidance for charity auctions.

EVENT OPERATIONS · JULY 16, 2026

Your Fundraiser Starts in the Parking Lot

Guests form their first impression long before they see the auction. Why check-in is one of the most overlooked parts of fundraising operations.

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EVENT OPERATIONS · JULY 16, 2026

Spreadsheets Were Never Meant to Run Your Fundraiser

Every spreadsheet represents hours of manual work. The real cost is the time spent maintaining them, not the software itself.

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EVENT OPERATIONS · JULY 16, 2026

What Happens After the Last Paddle Drops?

The fundraiser doesn't end when the auction closes. Here's the invisible work that starts the moment the room empties.

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EVENT OPERATIONS · JULY 16, 2026

The Fundraiser Nobody Sees

Guests see the auctioneer and the applause. They don't see everything that happens behind the scenes.

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EVENT OPERATIONS · JULY 16, 2026

The Spreadsheet Is the Most Expensive Part of Your Fundraiser

How manual auction workflows quietly become the real operating cost of a charity event, and what to do about it.

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TAX & COMPLIANCE · JULY 16, 2026

CRA Receipting for Charity Auctions: What Canadian Charities Need to Know

Fair market value, split receipting, the 80% threshold, and what actually makes a bid receiptable.

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