Take Your Next Fundraiser Online — Philantopia Can Help!

As our world increasingly moves online, nonprofits are taking advantage of this shift in focus by creating, managing, and successfully completing fundraisers via the internet.  Of course, nothing will ever replace the excitement of being in a room full of buzzing donors during a live auction event — but donors increasingly spend time online, including…

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6 Tips to Electrify Your 2025 Auctions

“What an unforgettable event!” “They truly outdid themselves this year!” “I’m already looking forward to bidding at the next one!” Wouldn’t it be amazing to hear comments like this after your next fundraiser?  After a nonprofit event, positive feedback like this shows you’ve made an impact — and made an impression! If you want your…

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Philantopia Travel Packages for the Wild at Heart

When most of us think of a dream vacation, images of sandy beaches, umbrella drinks, and a sparkly swimming pool come to mind (don’t forget the sunscreen!) But for the wild at heart, it might take something a little more adventurous to get them excited.  Not to worry. Here at Philantopia, we pride ourselves in…

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5 Ways to Show Your Donors that You’re Grateful for Them

November ushers in the season of gratitude, but demonstrating that you’re grateful for someone — especially your donors — stays in style all year long. For many donors, receiving a note or token of your nonprofit’s appreciation is enough motivation to continue giving. Just think about how nice it feels when someone acknowledges you for…

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Fundraising Packages for Wine Lovers

Our nonprofits tell us that many of their donors enjoy the finer things in life: Good food, delicious wine, and the incredible settings that often come with them. We have an entire page dedicated to culinary packages, and in today’s blog post, we’re going to highlight some of our most-loved (and best-selling!) packages that feature…

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5 Tips to Raise More with Your Fundraising Sweepstakes or Raffle

Fundraising sweepstakes and raffles can be a lot of fun for your donors: Your nonprofit selects an enticing prize (like a romantic getaway to Italy for two, an all-inclusive family vacation to Costa Rica, or the experience of a lifetime watching the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade). Your donors make donations in exchange for entries to…

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Travel Packages for Golf Enthusiasts

Looking for the perfect travel packages to offer at your next golf tournament? We’ve got some ideas! Golf destinations make for excellent silent auction, sweepstakes, or raffle packages because so many donors love golf, and most of them include activities for the non-golfers who may be attending, too!  Take a look at some of these…

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How to Promote Your Next Fundraiser Event

Fundraisers are an important way that nonprofits build sustainability and make a name for themselves within their region. Not only do fundraising events bring in resources for your organization, but they bring together members of your community, reinforce donors’ experience of your nonprofit as a positive force for good, and ensure your continued success.

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5 Reasons Nonprofits Come Back to Philantopia Time and Time Again

These days, raising money for worthy nonprofit causes is more important than ever! And in a world that has been profoundly shaped by the “attention economy,” leadership in the sector has learned to be adaptable, quick-thinking, and to respond to donors’ interests in order to create a sustainable foundation for their organization.

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The Most Exciting Cities to Visit in 2024 with Philantopia

What makes a city great? The hustle and bustle, the alluring nightlife, incredible dining, arts, culture, and of course — the locals! Traveling to a city is an invigorating way to experience a new place for the first time, which is why we’ve put together our list of the most exciting cities to visit in…

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3 Ways to Raise More Money at Your Next Event

Anyone who works for or volunteers at a nonprofit knows: Throwing fundraising events is a lot of work! It’s very much worth it when the event makes it possible for the organization to raise meaningful funds and continue its critical work in the world, but everyone involved wants to see a valuable return for the…

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Philantopia’s Top International Travel Tips for 2024

Some of our top destinations for 2024 are international locations, and we expect that donors will continue to be eager to travel abroad this year. After all, who doesn’t dream of a Caribbean escape, a European wine tour, or a balmy week away to Southeast Asia?

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Ultimate Adventure Travel Vacation Packages

Sometimes, donors are looking for a truly unusual and life-changing experience, and at Philantopia, we’ve got plenty of those — of course, they all bear our signature marks of luxury, hospitality, and plenty of travel assistance.

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From Sea to Shining Sea! Top US Vacation Travel Packages

While overseas destinations are always a favorite with donors, there are many enchanting and exciting travel locales right here in the United States! For some donors, applying for or renewing their passport could be an obstacle, or they simply might prefer to take a trip that feels more like a quick getaway.

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Taste the Sweet Life: Top Culinary Travel Packages

Donors who appreciate the best in food and wine will find these culinary-focused trips irresistible! From Europe’s most coveted epicurean destinations, to hidden gems right here in the United States, those who possess an appreciation for the finest gastronomic experiences will be excited to book these meticulously crafted culinary-focused journeys!

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