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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 about how to attract guests, keep them happy, and encourage them to participate in your fundraiser. We’ve put together an updated list of useful fundraising statistics so you can arm […]

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.

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 for items is a common source of confusion—many first-time silent auction hosts (and even a few experienced event planners) need help to do it properly. But setting the right starting

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 work that doesn’t always pay off. Fortunately, there are lots of other, creative ways of fundraising for high schools—and today, we’re going to share 5 of the best with you.

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 auction together can even be expensive enough to eat into the proceeds that come from it! The question is: how can you plan and organize a silent auction faster, more

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!

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!

Whether you are planning your first ever online silent auction, or your 50th, there are many important things to consider in the planning.  Number of auction items may not come to mind, because at first you might think along the lines of, “more items, more bids, more revenue”. This is a common misconception as there

Run a Mock Auction Create an auction for free, add some fun items and invite your colleagues Use other tips in this document to help get you set up Run an auction to completion to familiarize yourself with the platform Create Your Actual Auction Same as the mock auction, except now give it your actual

Silent auctions are often used by organizations and charities as a way to raise money for a specific cause. When most of us think of an auction, we think of a room full of people, yelling out bids on auction items being presented. A silent auction is more orderly than that.  What is a Silent Auction? Just