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Faster Auction Setup With Bulk Item Import
Bid Beacon’s latest release helps auction admins import auction items, upload images more easily, and manage auction setup with less manual work.
Faster Auction Setup With Bulk Item Import
Bid Beacon’s latest release helps auction admins import auction items, upload images more easily, and manage auction setup with less manual work.
10 Great Ways to Generate Awareness of Your Silent Auction
Successful silent auctions depend on more than just the efforts of organizers and sponsors. You can choose the perfect venue and get tons of awesome
Popular Silent Auction Item Ideas for School Fundraisers
Silent auctions are a great way to raise money for your school or non-profit group, but sometimes collecting unique items can be difficult. You need
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 what you’re auctioning off as well as how
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
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!