Building Community Through Online Silent Auctions
Silent auctions aren’t just a great way to raise funds for a cause – they’re also a fantastic tool for bringing people together and building a community!
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How to Run an Online Silent Auction at a Golf Tournament Fundraiser
Online silent auctions go well with golf tournaments, thanks to their relaxed atmosphere and opportunity for sponsorship. Learn more about running these events.
Product Release: Version 6.5
What’s New? Get ready for Bid Beacon’s latest release which is packed with exciting new features and enhancements! From minor tweaks to the login screen to brand-new Marketplace functionality, this release has something for everyone! Start a Marketplace and Sell Your Goods Online Bid Beacon has long supported the concept of merchandise sales, in addition …
The Team at Bid Beacon Attended GO WEST 23
Canada’s Event for Event Professionals, GO WEST, held their 3-day conference in Edmonton, AB this year, and our team had the honor to attend as exhibitors!
Product Release: Version 6.4
What’s New? With this latest release, we’ve made the guest bidding experience smoother than ever before! With enhanced shareable links, improved in-app navigation, and the ability to scan items quickly, guests are going to love how easy it is to start bidding in their next auction! In-App QR Code Scanner Scan an item’s QR code …
The Most Flexible Pricing Options
We realized that every auction is unique and that our current bundles don’t always meet your needs. To address this, we’re revamping our pricing model! Featuring All New Auction Plans We want to give our customers the power of choice and our two new auction plans do just that! When creating an auction, you’ll have the …
10 Raffle Gift Basket Ideas That Will Always Attract Bids
Gift baskets are silent auction staples for organizations of all kinds—but what should you put in them if you want to attract bids? Here’s a hint: the best gift baskets aren’t random. Organizing your gift basket around a theme guarantees that it will appeal to certain types of bidders. “Theme baskets” tend to be more …
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The 5 Steps to Launching a Silent Auction
Silent auctions have the potential to bring in a lot of money for your organization, but you have to be careful about how you set them up and see them through. The more organized you are from the outset, the more you’ll be able to count on success—and profit. Conversely, a disorganized silent auction can …
Tips on Marketing Your Silent Auction Fundraiser
How well you promote your silent auction will play a vital role in its success, or lack thereof. Fear not; there are many ways to effectively advertise your fundraising event, from email marketing and social media to leveraging sponsors and word of mouth. You can use any of these strategies to promote your silent auction—and …
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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 donation items for your event—but you’ve also got to make sure people in the community know about it and are excited to participate. Of course, generating awareness of your upcoming …
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