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How to Get Silent Auction Donations from Local Businesses: A Nonprofit Guide
Learn how to approach local businesses for silent auction donations, including who to target, what to say, and how Bid Beacon helps you give donors the recognition they deserve.
How to Get Silent Auction Donations from Local Businesses: A Nonprofit Guide
Learn how to approach local businesses for silent auction donations, including who to target, what to say, and how Bid Beacon helps you give donors the recognition they deserve.
Free (& Simple) 2026 Fundraising Calendar
Make your year easier and raise more with this free and simple to use fundraising calendar for 2026 from Bid Beacon.
New Enhancements to Reporting and Item Image Upload
The latest Bid Beacon update is giving admins more tools to streamline auction setup with reporting and item image upload enhancements. See what’s changing.
10 Silent Auction Best Practices to Increase Engagement
Discover 10 silent auction best practices to increase engagement during your fundraiser and hit your fundraising goals with Bid Beacon.
How Items on Consignment Help Silent Auctions Raise More Money
Items on consignment can engage more bidders and boost revenue. See how Bid Beacon helps fundraisers run silent auctions with top consignment items.
Make Quarterly Mini Auctions Part of Your Annual Fundraising Plan
Planning a fundraiser takes a lot of effort, as does hosting an auction. Learn about quarterly mini auctions & their many benefits with Bid Beacon.
How Online Auctions Drive Fundraising Results in Big Ways
Discover why fundraisers are turning to online auctions and how Bid Beacon helps organizations raise more with mobile bidding tools.
Host Unique Animal Rescue Fundraisers and Make a Difference
Explore top tips for animal rescue fundraisers and see how Bid Beacon’s online silent auctions can help you raise more for your local shelter or SPCA.
Silent Auction Bid Sheets or Bidding Apps: What’s Better?
Bid Beacon compares silent auction bid sheets vs. mobile bidding apps to help you choose the best option—and explains why many events are going digital.
Golf Tournament Fundraisers: 5 Easy Ways to Raise More
If you’d like to raise more money at your golf tournament fundraiser and have more fun, check out these 5 easy tips from Bid Beacon!
