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Bid Beacon has been helping event planners, fundraisers, charities, schools, art galleries and non-profit organizations run silent auctions since 2018. We have seen thousands of amazing causes not only reach their fundraising goals but exceed them, some by more than double! These successful silent auctions have raised tens of millions of dollars towards causes across
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Little details can make or break a charitable event, so you can never do enough research. The more data you have, the more you’ll know about how to attract guests, keep them happy, and encourage them to participate in your fundraiser. We’ve put together an updated list of useful fundraising statistics so you can arm
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Auctions can be great fundraisers—if you maximize your proceeds by steering clear of errors. Here are 10 mistakes to avoid with your next auction.
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Hosting a silent auction can be an excellent way for organizations to raise money, but many hosts struggle with the finer details. Setting starting bids for items is a common source of confusion—many first-time silent auction hosts (and even a few experienced event planners) need help to do it properly. But setting the right starting
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High school clubs and events need funding, but getting it can be a challenge. Organizing bake sales and bottle drives can be a lot of work that doesn’t always pay off. Fortunately, there are lots of other, creative ways of fundraising for high schools—and today, we’re going to share 5 of the best with you.
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Silent auctions can be incredible fundraising opportunities for nonprofits and charity organizations, but planning and hosting them can pose numerous challenges. Sometimes, putting a silent auction together can even be expensive enough to eat into the proceeds that come from it! The question is: how can you plan and organize a silent auction faster, more
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One of the often-overlooked benefits of using a digital silent auction platform is the ability to have guests bidding on items both at the event AND from the comfort of their own homes. This means more people can participate, more eyes are on your auction items, and ultimately, more revenue can be raised for your cause!
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