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Fundraising can be overwhelming. We gathered tips and tricks to help you raise the most for your causes. Read our thoughts on best practices.

Hybrid silent auction with online and in-person bidding

How to Run a Hybrid Silent Auction: Online & In-Person Guide

A hybrid silent auction combines online participation with an in-person fundraising event. Supporters may bid online before the event, place mobile bids while attending in person, participate remotely during the event, or use different bidding methods for different parts of the fundraiser. A hybrid auction does not have to mean accepting paper and online bids on the same item...

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How to Build an Online Auction Website in 8 Steps

Creating an online auction website can feel intimidating, especially if you’ve never set up a website or managed an...

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How to Price Silent Auction Items

A practical starting point for pricing silent auction items is to set the opening bid at roughly 30% to 50% of fair...

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How to Set Silent Auction Bid Increments

The right silent auction bid increments encourage participation while helping each item move toward a strong final...

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Auction Website Software: How Online Auction Sites Work

Auction website software gives a nonprofit a dedicated online home for its fundraiser. Supporters can learn about the...

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Auction Software for Nonprofits: How to Choose the Right Platform

The best auction software for a nonprofit is the platform that matches the organization’s event format, payment...

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How to Write an Effective Silent Auction Donation Request Letter

Silent auctions are a powerful way to raise funds, and behind every successful silent auction is an effective donation...

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Silent Auction Starting Bids: How Much Should You Start At?

A practical starting point for silent auction items is about 30% to 50% of fair market value. Common items may benefit...

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Running Timed Online Auctions: Strategies for Maximizing Bids

A timed online auction might be your best bet if you're looking for a flexible, lower-pressure option that still brings...

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How to Set Up a Successful Silent Auction

What goes into hosting a successful silent auction fundraiser? A whole lot! From starting strong with clear goals and a...

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Online auctions

Understanding Online Auctions: A Guide for Nonprofits

Online auctions have completely changed the auctioneering and fundraising landscape. Today, individuals and...

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15 Creative Ideas to Display Silent Auction Items Effectively

How you showcase your silent auction items plays an essential role in grabbing bidders’ attention and making your...

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Why Online Charity Auctions are Highly Successful

The Internet makes charity auctions and fundraising procedures easy to create and manage because of its flexibility. In...

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The Different Types of Auctions

Auctions are an efficient way of raising funds by selling items at the best price possible. The selling price of the...

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What are Non-Profit Online Auctions

Non-profit online auctions refer to a technique through which fundraisers raise money for a charity event through the...

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Auction Bidding 101: The Complete Guide

Auctions are a popular nonprofit tool that can offer your charity organization a host of benefits. You can build...

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Essential Features To Look For In An Online Auction Platform

For modern nonprofit organizations operating in an increasingly virtual world, online auction platforms are a must-have...

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The Complete Guide To Silent Auctions

Silent auctions have always been classic, fundraising go-tos for nonprofit organizations. This fundraising type is a...

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How To Run A Successful Online Charity Auction

Hosting a successful online charity auction is a must if you hope to raise the funds you need to help your cause....

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live auctions

A Beginner's Guide To Running A Live Auction

Hosting a live auction can sound daunting, but once you get the basics down, it’s relatively easy to manage. The most...

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Silent Auction Bidding Sheet Template & Guide

Silent auctions are a popular fundraising type amongst charity organizations. And donors love them, too! They’re...

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What Is Pre-Bidding? (Benefits & How To Use It)

Are you organizing an auction and just aren’t sure if you should include pre-bidding? We think pre-bidding is a ...

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Why do more charities switch to online auctions

Online Charity Auctions are the new hype in town. More and more charities decide against traditional events and go the...

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Say Goodbye to old fashion Silent Auction Bid Sheets

Silent Auction Software is becoming more and more common. With technological advances, many special events are changing...

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