--- title: MaestroSoft Blog | MaestroSoft description: MaestroSoft®, an Arreva® company, is the trusted advisor and leader in virtual, online and live auction software, Text2Bid® virtual and mobile bidding software, Text2Fund® text-based donation software, as well as virtual/live auctioneering services. 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Conducting thousands of charity and nonprofit auctions, galas, and other events, raising more than $7 billion in the past two decades, MaestroSoft’s comprehensive, industry-leading software solutions effortlessly optimize fundraising events and elevate fundraising. ## 9 Mobile Bidding Tips for Event Success [![9 Mobile Bidding Tips for Event Success](https://maestrosoft.arreva.com/hubfs/9%20Mobile%20Bidding%20Tips%20-%20Blog%20Graphic.png)](https://maestrosoft.arreva.com/blog/9-mobile-bidding-tips-for-event-success-0) Mobile bidding is an excellent way to increase participation in your silent auction and boost... [Read More](https://maestrosoft.arreva.com/blog/9-mobile-bidding-tips-for-event-success-0) Publish Date 05/3/22 ## 25 Creative Live and Silent Auction Ideas to Boost Your Auction Revenue [![25 Creative Live and Silent Auction Ideas to Boost Your Auction Revenue](https://maestrosoft.arreva.com/hubfs/Copy%20of%20Unnamed%20Design%20(33).png)](https://maestrosoft.arreva.com/blog/25-creative-live-and-silent-auction-ideas-to-boost-your-auction-revenue) Hosting a live or silent auction is yet another traditional way to raise money for an organization... [Read More](https://maestrosoft.arreva.com/blog/25-creative-live-and-silent-auction-ideas-to-boost-your-auction-revenue) Publish Date 03/2/22 ## 14 Questions to Ask When Planning a Successful Virtual Auction [![14 Questions to Ask When Planning a Successful Virtual Auction](https://maestrosoft.arreva.com/hubfs/Copy%20of%20Copy%20of%20Unnamed%20Design%20(1).png)](https://maestrosoft.arreva.com/blog/14-questions-to-ask-when-planning-a-successful-virtual-auction) When deciding on which elements to employ in your virtual auction, several factors should be... [Read More](https://maestrosoft.arreva.com/blog/14-questions-to-ask-when-planning-a-successful-virtual-auction) Publish Date 01/31/22 ## 7 Tips to Keep Your Virtual Auction Audience Engaged [![7 Tips to Keep Your Virtual Auction Audience Engaged](https://maestrosoft.arreva.com/hubfs/Copy%20of%20Unnamed%20Design%20(22).png)](https://maestrosoft.arreva.com/blog/7-tips-to-keep-your-virtual-auction-audience-engaged) Although the term virtual auction can mean many things, we assume a few elements must be present... [Read More](https://maestrosoft.arreva.com/blog/7-tips-to-keep-your-virtual-auction-audience-engaged) Publish Date 12/31/21 ## 6 Tips to Optimize Your Holiday and Year-Round Virtual Shopping Mall [![6 Tips to Optimize Your Holiday and Year-Round Virtual Shopping Mall](https://maestrosoft.arreva.com/hubfs/Copy%20of%20Unnamed%20Design%20(14).png)](https://maestrosoft.arreva.com/blog/6-tips-to-optimize-your-holiday-and-year-round-virtual-shopping-mall) Fundraising never ends, and that may be the reason why you are currently looking for new and... [Read More](https://maestrosoft.arreva.com/blog/6-tips-to-optimize-your-holiday-and-year-round-virtual-shopping-mall) Publish Date 11/30/21 ## 4 Types of Raffles [![4 Types of Raffles](https://maestrosoft.arreva.com/hubfs/Copy%20of%20Unnamed%20Design%20(7).png)](https://maestrosoft.arreva.com/blog/4-types-of-raffles) Raffles are an excellent way to raise more money for a cause or an organization. The audience or... [Read More](https://maestrosoft.arreva.com/blog/4-types-of-raffles) Publish Date 10/22/21 ## 8 Tips for Hosting a Successful Virtual Auction [![8 Tips for Hosting a Successful Virtual Auction](https://maestrosoft.arreva.com/hubfs/Copy%20of%20Unnamed%20Design%20(3)-1.png)](https://maestrosoft.arreva.com/blog/8-tips-for-hosting-a-successful-virtual-auction) Virtual auctions are the way of the future, with more and more people looking to take the concept... [Read More](https://maestrosoft.arreva.com/blog/8-tips-for-hosting-a-successful-virtual-auction) Publish Date 09/24/21 ## 10 Surefire Revenue Boosters for Your Next Golf Fundraiser [![10 Surefire Revenue Boosters for Your Next Golf Fundraiser](https://maestrosoft.arreva.com/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20(3)-Aug-20-2021-01-56-31-56-PM.png)](https://maestrosoft.arreva.com/blog/10-surefire-revenue-boosters-for-your-next-golf-fundraiser) Are you looking for new and creative ways to fundraise for your nonprofit organization? Perhaps by... [Read More](https://maestrosoft.arreva.com/blog/10-surefire-revenue-boosters-for-your-next-golf-fundraiser) Publish Date 08/20/21 ## Online Auctions, Virtual Auctions and Hybrid Auctions [![Online Auctions, Virtual Auctions and Hybrid Auctions](https://maestrosoft.arreva.com/hubfs/Auctions.png)](https://maestrosoft.arreva.com/blog/online-auctions-virtual-auctions-and-hybrid-auctions) Since March 2020, we have all been required to rethink our fundraising strategies. Over the past... [Read More](https://maestrosoft.arreva.com/blog/online-auctions-virtual-auctions-and-hybrid-auctions) Publish Date 07/14/21 ## Are Virtual Raise the Paddles Effective [![Are Virtual Raise the Paddles Effective](https://maestrosoft.arreva.com/hubfs/raise%20the%20paddle.png)](https://maestrosoft.arreva.com/blog/are-virtual-raise-the-paddles-effective) O'Dea High School was about to host its annual auction when the coronavirus... [Read More](https://maestrosoft.arreva.com/blog/are-virtual-raise-the-paddles-effective) Publish Date 06/22/21 ## Fundraising Event Ideas | | | | | --- | --- | --- | - [![All You Can Eat Dinner](https://maestrosoft.arreva.com/hubfs/Arreva_June2021/images/ma299.png)](https://maestrosoft.arreva.com/hubfs/Arreva_June2021/images/ma299.png) ## Online Auction #### Timing is Everything ### Encourage bidding by promoting the practical elements of an online auction. At a *physical* charity auction, patrons are influenced by environment, social/peer pressure, and often times - your selection of beverages. *Online* charity auctions are entirely different! You're competing with all other online retailers, and therefore should convey the message that your "store" is better because they're getting their necessary shopping done while *also* helping out a great cause. ### **Choose your time of year** - November auctions target holiday shoppers - January auctions target Valentine's Day - April auctions target Mother's Day, Father's Day, and Graduation - Be creative with your ideas   ### **Create an experience** - Categorize items on [MaestroAuction Online](https://www.maestrosoft.com/maestroauction-online) by "person to shop for" - Accept cash donations on [MaestroAuction Online](https://www.maestrosoft.com/maestroauction-online) - Promote upcoming events   ### **Hold your online auction** - Use [MaestroAuction Online](https://www.maestrosoft.com/maestroauction-online) to hold your auction, and read the built-in FAQ for help and tips - Host the entire auction using [Text2Bid](https://www.maestrosoft.com/text2bid) and reach people anywhere - [![golf](https://maestrosoft.arreva.com/hubfs/Arreva_June2021/images/golf.png)](https://maestrosoft.arreva.com/hubfs/Arreva_June2021/images/golf.png) ## Golf Tournament #### Traditional with a Twist ### Provide patrons a memorable experience by adding in Text2Bid's auction and store features. **Stay the course** - Charge a respectable amount to participate - Offer sponsorships for each hole - Use [Text2Bid](https://www.maestrosoft.com/text2bid) so players can bid on items throughout the afternoon - Use [Text2Bid](https://www.maestrosoft.com/text2bid) so players can purchase mulligans (second chances) during play   **Create an experience** - Invite local celebrities - Provide gift bags with your organization's logo merchandise - Use the opportunity to announce future events and educate patrons on the progress of your mission - Offer a concession stand with food and drinks for purchase   **Accept Payments** - Use [MaestroPay Cash](https://www.maestrosoft.com/qcheck) for quick donations - Use [Text2Bid](https://www.maestrosoft.com/text2bid) to sell and auction items - [![modren Telethon](https://maestrosoft.arreva.com/hubfs/Arreva_June2021/images/modren%20Telethon.png)](https://maestrosoft.arreva.com/hubfs/Arreva_June2021/images/modren%20Telethon.png) ## Modern Telethon #### Traditional with a Twist ### Gone are the days of calling a toll-free number and reading a credit number to a stranger. **Use Text2Fund to capture unlimited donations** - During sporting events on the "jumbotron" - During parades and festivals - In television and radio broadcasts - In email and direct mail campaigns   **Create an experience** - Capture phone numbers for future text donation campaigns - Capture mailing addresses for paper thank-you letters   **Accept Payments** - Use [Text2Fund](https://www.arreva.com/text2fund) for donations - Use [Text2Bid](https://www.maestrosoft.com/text2bid) to sell and auction items - [![cooking comp](https://maestrosoft.arreva.com/hubfs/Arreva_June2021/images/cooking%20comp.png)](https://maestrosoft.arreva.com/hubfs/Arreva_June2021/images/cooking%20comp.png) ## Cooking Competitions #### Go Traditional or Creative ### A profitable event filled with excellent food and memorable experiences. **Choose a traditional theme for your competition** - A chili, soup, or chowder cook-off - A barbeque cook-off   **Or a true reality show style competition** - Choose your favorite cooking reality show for inspiration - Instead of a small panel of judges, simply have patrons vote for favorites after each elimination round   **Accept Payments** - Charge an entry fee to the competitors plus admission to all others for eating the meals - Use [MaestroPay Cash Register](https://www.maestrosoft.com/qcheck)for quick donations - [![raffle](https://maestrosoft.arreva.com/hubfs/Arreva_June2021/images/raffle.png)](https://maestrosoft.arreva.com/hubfs/Arreva_June2021/images/raffle.png) ## Unique Raffles #### Rare and Unique Items ### Command higher raffle ticket prices by securing an item that can't be found elsewhere. **Procure an item that creates high demand** - An autographed item from a local sports team or celebrity - Car dealerships will often donate a car (36 mo lease) for the publicity - A consigned item such as a "behind the scenes" experience, Superbowl tickets, etc.   **Create an experience** - Hand out pamphlets to new patrons to educate them on your mission - Collect email addresses at the point of sale to update patrons on the progress of the raffle - Sell your raffle tickets during other events   **Accept Payments** - Use [MaestroPay Cash Register](https://www.maestrosoft.com/qcheck) for quick in-person payments - Host the entire raffle using [Text2Bid](https://www.maestrosoft.com/text2bid) and reach people across your city, state, or entire region! - [![rummage](https://maestrosoft.arreva.com/hubfs/Arreva_June2021/images/rummage.png)](https://maestrosoft.arreva.com/hubfs/Arreva_June2021/images/rummage.png) ## Rummage Sale #### Run an Expert Rummage Sale ### Provide patrons a fun shopping experience with added opportunities for fundraising. **Utilize proven retail strategies** - Merchandise items by target shopper (for him, for her, great for kids, etc.) - Place taller items in the rear of the room to help shoppers see more items - Use boxes covered in tablecloths to feature/elevate items - Use pricing strategies for books and CDs that build value in buying in quantity - A great example is popcorn pricing as seen here: [http://vidrack.com/pricing-model-strategy](http://vidrack.com/pricing-model-strategy)   **Additional ideas** - Use the opportunity to announce future events and educate patrons on the progress of your mission - Offer a concession stand with food and drinks for purchase - Find a local retailer to donate reusable shopping bags for checkout   **Accept Payments** - Ask shoppers to round up their purchase to the nearest $5 point (a $23 purchase becomes $25) - Use [MaestroPay Cash Register](https://www.maestrosoft.com/qcheck) for quick payments and donations - Use [Text2Bid](https://www.maestrosoft.com/text2bid) to auction premium items by phone while gathering phone numbers for future campaigns. - [![all can eat](https://maestrosoft.arreva.com/hubfs/Arreva_June2021/images/all%20can%20eat.png)](https://maestrosoft.arreva.com/hubfs/Arreva_June2021/images/all%20can%20eat.png) ## All You Can Eat Dinner #### Go Beyond the Typical "Spaghetti Dinner" ### Provide patrons a fun and memorable dinner experience with added opportunities for fundraising. **Choose a fun but cost effective "all you can eat" theme for your main course** - Baked Potato bar with a buffet of toppings - Pasta Bowls with a choice of pastas and sauces - Sandwich bar with a buffet of topping and spreads - Create your own idea - just be sure to watch costs!   **Create an experience** - Use the opportunity to announce future events and educate patrons on the progress of your mission - Demonstrate environmental responsibility with clearly marked trash, recycling, and compost bins - During dinner, host a small "raise the paddle" following a short video and/or speech   **Accept Donations** - Charge a "suggested donation" per person regardless of age - Use [MaestroPay Cash Register](https://www.maestrosoft.com/qcheck) for quick payments and donations - Use [Text2Fund](https://www.arreva.com/text2fund)to accept donations by phone while gathering phone numbers for future campaigns. - [![21 and up](https://maestrosoft.arreva.com/hubfs/Arreva_June2021/images/21%20and%20up.png)](https://maestrosoft.arreva.com/hubfs/Arreva_June2021/images/21%20and%20up.png) ## 21+ Tournaments #### Create a New Annual Tradition ### Give your patrons a chance to socialize, relax, and regain their youth - while you raise big money. **Choose a fun tournament** - The Bar Triathlon (darts, trivia, and flip-cup) - Poker Night - Blackjack Tournament or Casino Night - Or combine a few ideas and/or create your own!   **Create an experience** - Be sure to provide activities for patrons once they're eliminated from the competition(s). - Offer a concession area with hot food for purchase - Offer a bar with beer, wine, and liquor - Maximize yield by having a quick-serve "featured cocktail" using house liquor - Make responsible arrangements with taxis, party buses, and/or designated drivers   **Accept Payments** - Use [MaestroPay Cash Register](https://www.maestrosoft.com/qcheck) for quick payments or donations - [![family tournament](https://maestrosoft.arreva.com/hubfs/Arreva_June2021/images/family%20tourn.png)](https://maestrosoft.arreva.com/hubfs/Arreva_June2021/images/family%20tourn.png) ## Family Friendly Tournaments #### Create a New Annual Tradition ### Add-ons and additional activities make these events memorable and profitable. **Choose a fun tournament** - Horseshoes or other outdoor games - Board game tournament (something with quick rounds like Boggle, Operation, Uno, etc.) - Dance-off competition with voting - Or combine a few ideas and/or create your own!   **Create an experience** - Use the opportunity to announce future events and educate patrons on the progress of your mission - Offer a concession area with food and drinks for purchase   **Accept Payments** - Charge an entry fee to all competitors, and a re-entry fee for those wishing to pay for second chances - Use [MaestroPay Cash Register](https://www.maestrosoft.com/text2bid) for quick payments or donations - [![car](https://maestrosoft.arreva.com/hubfs/Arreva_June2021/images/car.png)](https://maestrosoft.arreva.com/hubfs/Arreva_June2021/images/car.png) ## Car Detailing Event #### Go Beyond the Typical Car Wash ### This twist on the typical carwash will yield bigger donations and leave a lasting impression with new patrons. **Provide a complete but expedient detailing** - Exterior wash and dry - Shine tires - Vacuum interior and two sprays of Febreeze in each footwell - Dust interior (Swiffers work great!)   **Create an experience** - Leave a "tree" air freshener in the car (buy them in bulk online) - Leave a pamphlet in the car educating the patron on your mission - Provide drinks and snacks for purchase while patrons wait - Offer raffle tickets   **Accept Donations** - Use [MaestroPay Cash Register](https://www.maestrosoft.com/qcheck) for quick donations - Use [Text2Fund](https://www.maestrosoft.com/text2fund) to accept donations by phone while gathering phone numbers for future campaigns. - ![online auction](https://maestrosoft.arreva.com/hubfs/Arreva_June2021/images/Asset%20107.png) ## Online Auction #### Timing is Everything ### Encourage bidding by promoting the practical elements of an online auction. At a *physical* charity auction, patrons are influenced by environment, social/peer pressure, and often times - your selection of beverages. *Online* charity auctions are entirely different! You're competing with all other online retailers, and therefore should convey the message that your "store" is better because they're getting their necessary shopping done while *also* helping out a great cause. ### **Choose your time of year** - November auctions target holiday shoppers - January auctions target Valentine's Day - April auctions target Mother's Day, Father's Day, and Graduation - Be creative with your ideas   ### **Create an experience** - Categorize items on [MaestroAuction Online](https://www.maestrosoft.com/maestroauction-online) by "person to shop for" - Accept cash donations on [MaestroAuction Online](https://www.maestrosoft.com/maestroauction-online) - Promote upcoming events   ### **Hold your online auction** - Use [MaestroAuction Online](https://www.maestrosoft.com/maestroauction-online) to hold your auction, and read the built-in FAQ for help and tips - Host the entire auction using [Text2Bid](https://www.maestrosoft.com/text2bid) and reach people anywhere - ![Golf Tournament](https://maestrosoft.arreva.com/hubfs/Arreva_June2021/images/Asset%20106.png) ## Golf Tournament #### Traditional with a Twist ### Provide patrons a memorable experience by adding in Text2Bid's auction and store features. **Stay the course** - Charge a respectable amount to participate - Offer sponsorships for each hole - Use [Text2Bid](https://www.maestrosoft.com/text2bid) so players can bid on items throughout the afternoon - Use [Text2Bid](https://www.maestrosoft.com/text2bid) so players can purchase mulligans (second chances) during play   **Create an experience** - Invite local celebrities - Provide gift bags with your organization's logo merchandise - Use the opportunity to announce future events and educate patrons on the progress of your mission - Offer a concession stand with food and drinks for purchase   **Accept Payments** - Use [MaestroPay Cash](https://www.maestrosoft.com/qcheck) for quick donations - Use [Text2Bid](https://www.maestrosoft.com/text2bid) to sell and auction items - ![Modern Telethon](https://maestrosoft.arreva.com/hubfs/Arreva_June2021/images/Asset%20105.png) ## Modern Telethon #### Traditional with a Twist ### Gone are the days of calling a toll-free number and reading a credit number to a stranger. **Use Text2Fund to capture unlimited donations** - During sporting events on the "jumbotron" - During parades and festivals - In television and radio broadcasts - In email and direct mail campaigns   **Create an experience** - Capture phone numbers for future text donation campaigns - Capture mailing addresses for paper thank-you letters   **Accept Payments** - Use [Text2Fund](https://www.arreva.com/text2fund) for donations - Use [Text2Bid](https://www.maestrosoft.com/text2bid) to sell and auction items - ![Cooking Competition](https://maestrosoft.arreva.com/hubfs/Arreva_June2021/images/Asset%20109.png) ## Cooking Competitions #### Go Traditional or Creative ### A profitable event filled with excellent food and memorable experiences. **Choose a traditional theme for your competition** - A chili, soup, or chowder cook-off - A barbeque cook-off   **Or a true reality show style competition** - Choose your favorite cooking reality show for inspiration - Instead of a small panel of judges, simply have patrons vote for favorites after each elimination round   **Accept Payments** - Charge an entry fee to the competitors plus admission to all others for eating the meals - Use [MaestroPay Cash Register](https://www.maestrosoft.com/qcheck)for quick donations - ![Unique Raffle](https://maestrosoft.arreva.com/hubfs/Arreva_June2021/images/Asset%20110.png) ## Unique Raffles #### Rare and Unique Items ### Command higher raffle ticket prices by securing an item that can't be found elsewhere. **Procure an item that creates high demand** - An autographed item from a local sports team or celebrity - Car dealerships will often donate a car (36 mo lease) for the publicity - A consigned item such as a "behind the scenes" experience, Superbowl tickets, etc.   **Create an experience** - Hand out pamphlets to new patrons to educate them on your mission - Collect email addresses at the point of sale to update patrons on the progress of the raffle - Sell your raffle tickets during other events   **Accept Payments** - Use [MaestroPay Cash Register](https://www.maestrosoft.com/qcheck) for quick in-person payments - Host the entire raffle using [Text2Bid](https://www.maestrosoft.com/text2bid) and reach people across your city, state, or entire region! - ![Rummage Sale](https://maestrosoft.arreva.com/hubfs/Arreva_June2021/images/Asset%20102.png) ## Rummage Sale #### Run an Expert Rummage Sale ### Provide patrons a fun shopping experience with added opportunities for fundraising. **Utilize proven retail strategies** - Merchandise items by target shopper (for him, for her, great for kids, etc.) - Place taller items in the rear of the room to help shoppers see more items - Use boxes covered in tablecloths to feature/elevate items - Use pricing strategies for books and CDs that build value in buying in quantity - A great example is popcorn pricing as seen here: [http://vidrack.com/pricing-model-strategy](http://vidrack.com/pricing-model-strategy)   **Additional ideas** - Use the opportunity to announce future events and educate patrons on the progress of your mission - Offer a concession stand with food and drinks for purchase - Find a local retailer to donate reusable shopping bags for checkout   **Accept Payments** - Ask shoppers to round up their purchase to the nearest $5 point (a $23 purchase becomes $25) - Use [MaestroPay Cash Register](https://www.maestrosoft.com/qcheck) for quick payments and donations - Use [Text2Bid](https://www.maestrosoft.com/text2bid) to auction premium items by phone while gathering phone numbers for future campaigns. - ![All Can Eat Dinner](https://maestrosoft.arreva.com/hubfs/Arreva_June2021/images/Asset%20104.png) ## All You Can Eat Dinner #### Go Beyond the Typical "Spaghetti Dinner" ### Provide patrons a fun and memorable dinner experience with added opportunities for fundraising. **Choose a fun but cost effective "all you can eat" theme for your main course** - Baked Potato bar with a buffet of toppings - Pasta Bowls with a choice of pastas and sauces - Sandwich bar with a buffet of topping and spreads - Create your own idea - just be sure to watch costs!   **Create an experience** - Use the opportunity to announce future events and educate patrons on the progress of your mission - Demonstrate environmental responsibility with clearly marked trash, recycling, and compost bins - During dinner, host a small "raise the paddle" following a short video and/or speech   **Accept Donations** - Charge a "suggested donation" per person regardless of age - Use [MaestroPay Cash Register](https://www.maestrosoft.com/qcheck) for quick payments and donations - Use [Text2Fund](https://www.arreva.com/text2fund)to accept donations by phone while gathering phone numbers for future campaigns. - ![21+ Tournaments](https://maestrosoft.arreva.com/hubfs/Arreva_June2021/images/Asset%20101.png) ## 21+ Tournaments #### Create a New Annual Tradition ### Give your patrons a chance to socialize, relax, and regain their youth - while you raise big money. **Choose a fun tournament** - The Bar Triathlon (darts, trivia, and flip-cup) - Poker Night - Blackjack Tournament or Casino Night - Or combine a few ideas and/or create your own!   **Create an experience** - Be sure to provide activities for patrons once they're eliminated from the competition(s). - Offer a concession area with hot food for purchase - Offer a bar with beer, wine, and liquor - Maximize yield by having a quick-serve "featured cocktail" using house liquor - Make responsible arrangements with taxis, party buses, and/or designated drivers   **Accept Payments** - Use [MaestroPay Cash Register](https://www.maestrosoft.com/qcheck) for quick payments or donations - ![Family Friendly Tournaments](https://maestrosoft.arreva.com/hubfs/Arreva_June2021/images/Asset%20103.png) ## Family Friendly Tournaments #### Create a New Annual Tradition ### Add-ons and additional activities make these events memorable and profitable. **Choose a fun tournament** - Horseshoes or other outdoor games - Board game tournament (something with quick rounds like Boggle, Operation, Uno, etc.) - Dance-off competition with voting - Or combine a few ideas and/or create your own!   **Create an experience** - Use the opportunity to announce future events and educate patrons on the progress of your mission - Offer a concession area with food and drinks for purchase   **Accept Payments** - Charge an entry fee to all competitors, and a re-entry fee for those wishing to pay for second chances - Use [MaestroPay Cash Register](https://www.maestrosoft.com/text2bid) for quick payments or donations - ![Car Detailing Event](https://maestrosoft.arreva.com/hubfs/Arreva_June2021/images/Asset%20108.png) ## Car Detailing Event #### Go Beyond the Typical Car Wash ### This twist on the typical carwash will yield bigger donations and leave a lasting impression with new patrons. **Provide a complete but expedient detailing** - Exterior wash and dry - Shine tires - Vacuum interior and two sprays of Febreeze in each footwell - Dust interior (Swiffers work great!)   **Create an experience** - Leave a "tree" air freshener in the car (buy them in bulk online) - Leave a pamphlet in the car educating the patron on your mission - Provide drinks and snacks for purchase while patrons wait - Offer raffle tickets   **Accept Donations** - Use [MaestroPay Cash Register](https://www.maestrosoft.com/qcheck) for quick donations - Use [Text2Fund](https://www.maestrosoft.com/text2fund) to accept donations by phone while gathering phone numbers for future campaigns. - [SOFTWARE](https://www.maestrosoft.com/software) - [MaestroAuction](https://www.maestrosoft.com/maestroauction) - [MaestroAuction Online](https://www.maestrosoft.com/maestroauction-online) - [Text2Bid](https://www.maestrosoft.com/text2bid) - [qCheck](https://www.maestrosoft.com/qcheck) - [Text2Fund](https://www.arreva.com/text2fund) - [ExceedFurther](https://www.arreva.com/software#ef) - [SERVICES](https://www.maestrosoft.com/services) - [Live Auctioneer](https://www.maestrosoft.com/live-auctioneer) - [Client Success](https://www.maestrosoft.com/client-success) - [Technical Support](https://www.maestrosoft.com/technical-support) - [Training](https://www.maestrosoft.com/training) - [ABOUT](https://www.maestrosoft.com/about) - [Our Team](https://www.maestrosoft.com/our-team) - [Blog](https://www.maestrosoft.com/blog) - [Partnerships](https://www.maestrosoft.com/partnerships)   [![Twitter logo](https://maestrosoft.arreva.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Arreva_June2021/images/Twitter%20Icon.png)](https://twitter.com/maestrosoftware) [![Facebook logo](https://maestrosoft.arreva.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Arreva_June2021/images/Facebook%20Icon.png)](https://www.facebook.com/maestrosoftware) [![LinkedIn logo](https://maestrosoft.arreva.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Arreva_June2021/images/Linkedin%20Icon.png)](https://www.linkedin.com/company/maestrosoft-inc.) 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