A committee member asked me, “How do you know if an item is right for the live auction or is better for the silent?” Here are 8 considerations to help you decide.
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Struggling to find silent auction items? Some appropriate items might be available on your local Buy Nothing site.
Continue readingThe first fundraising galas of 2022 won’t mimic the events of 2019. Gala chairs are making these changes to accommodate for what was learned about the spread of COVID-19.
Continue readingHere’s a comprehensive list of silent auction software vendors. At least 25 of them also offer silent auction mobile bidding services.
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Hotel silent auctions are NOT auctions, so let’s rename them: Maybe “Pop-up Shops for the Public Good” (whereby a portion of each sale benefits charity).
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Vasectomies, vaginal tightening, cosmetic surgery, IVF treatments and other sexually-charged donations have found their way into fundraising auctions. Here are some ideas for selling awkward donations.
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With few exceptions, the best time to close the silent auction is before your live auction begins. Guests will bid in your live auction and donate to your paddle raiser more freely when they know exactly what they’ve already bought in your silent auct…
Continue readingSince hiring an auctioneer in 2010, this public school auction has adopted new ideas but still maintained their brand by keeping some elements consistent.
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Have you heard of Mystery Boxes? *This isn’t that.* A Surprise Box is similar but offers a new idea for silent auctions or raffles.
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A Graffiti Wall is a silent auction activity that is an interactive, free, and easy method of engaging guests. Here is how it was used at one auction.
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