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Online silent auctions go well with golf tournaments, thanks to their relaxed atmosphere and opportunity for sponsorship. Learn more about running these events.

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!

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

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

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

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

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 creative, memorable items that will not only generate excitement with your guests but also help you raise enough money to meet your fundraising goals. Need ideas for unique auction items

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 you’re setting up the event. One of the realities of charity auctions is that some items simply get more interest from buyers