EPISODE · Sep 25, 2026 · 20 MIN
Mo Knows Event Software
from Hey Nonprofits! · host HGA Fundraising
Most nonprofits treat auction software as a checkout tool. Mo treats it as a donor intelligence system. She covers why mobile bidding isn't too hard for older donors, the auto-close setting almost nobody turns on, the text message that can sell out a raffle in two minutes, and the platform fees quietly costing you donors. Then the real goldmine: the losing bidders and fund-a-need gifts sitting in your data after the event, and how to turn them into next year's major donors. Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:15 Is mobile bidding too hard for older donors? 02:59 The concierge desk (and the sponsorship hiding in it) 04:39 The truth about paper backup 05:33 Paper recorders: your fund-a-need audit trail 06:42 The auction setting almost nobody turns on 07:26 Using text messages to create urgency 09:09 You don't need the priciest software 11:01 Platform fees are costing you donors 11:53 The item detail every org overlooks 13:18 The most common Saturday-night panic call 14:30 Reselling popular trips after bidding ends 16:08 The hidden donors in your losing bids 17:37 Why Mo does this and how to get her help 19:49 HGA uploads your auction items at no cost 🔗 *CONNECT WITH US* 🔗 Connect with Morgan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/morgan-hughes-433160a9/ Connect with Trevor on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevor-nelson-b8922a167/ Have questions for Morgan? Email her: [email protected] Follow Hey Nonprofits! on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/hey-non-profits-raise-more-money/ 💙 *ABOUT HGA FUNDRAISING* 💙 This episode was brought to you by HGA Fundraising. The team at HGA helps event fundraisers create auction success with the most profitable (and mission focused) auction items in the space. Trips and experiences that excite donors, ignite bidding, and help your organization RAISE MORE MONEY. To learn more about HGA Fundraising click here: https://hgafundraising.com/trips-and-experiences/ Easiest way to raise more money in your next event: https://hgafundraising.com/golden-ticket/ Feeling stuck with your fundraising? No matter where you are at in your journey, HGA offers FREE coaching for fundraisers: https://hgafundraising.com/nonprofit-coaching/ Need an auctioneer for your next event: https://charityauctioneerswelove.com
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