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Get the Big Bids! Silent Auction Ideas, Strategies & More
Learn how to maximize winning bids with high-value silent auction ideas, higher bidder engagement, and the right online auction platform with Bid Beacon.
The 10 Best Items to Auction for Charity
The 10 Best Items to Auction for Charity Want to make your next charity auction a success? You’ll have to spend some time thinking about
Product Release: New Look, New Features!
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
10 Fundraising Statistics to Help Your Next Charitable Event
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
10 Mistakes to Avoid With Your Next Auction
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.
How to Set Starting Bids at a Silent Auction
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
5 Awesome High School Fundraising Ideas
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
Planning & Organizing a Successful Silent Auction
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
4 Ways Bid Beacon Makes Your Online Silent Auction Easy
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!
Perfecting Golf Fundraising Events
Learn how to maximize funds raised at your charity golf fundraiser. Online silent auctions allow golfers to bid while they play, increasing bid and engagement!
