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6 Tips to Help Manage Prizes for Your Nonprofit Online Silent Auction

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Sponsored by GalaBid – a digital fundraising platform that helps thousands of nonprofits raise funds through live and online silent auctions, digital raffles, and donations. Online silent auctions help non-profits raise funds effectively without having to organize a full-scale in-person event.

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Here’s How To Increase Auction Revenue By Planting Donors At Your Nonprofit Gala

Bloomerang

Donor plants jump up at your gala’s auction , raise their hand high, and start, or advance, the bidding. The context around donor plants Galas, either online or in-person, often feature a charity auction as the main event. Auctions work great within galas because guests can bid on their favorite items.

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40+ Unforgettable Live Auction Items that Sell Well

Bloomerang

Live auctions are exciting, fast-paced nonprofit events that can bring in a lot of revenue. However, a live auction is only as good as the items that are available for bidding. The best live auction items are relevant to your unique event audience’s interests, hard to come by for the average person, and reasonably priced.

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The State of Nonprofit Fundraising Today — 9 Top Fundraising Methods

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Nonprofit fundraising had been due an upgrade to catapult it into the modern era for a while. When the pandemic hit, that event finally came. Most charities had used the same tried-and-tested methods for decades (namely, galas and sponsored endeavors), but with new health and safety guidelines to contend with, this was no longer possible.

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How to Manage Silent Auction Bids and Payments Like a Pro

Top Nonprofits

Silent auctions build community among your donors and create a truly meaningful event, but they also come with a unique set of challenges. If you don’t have a roadmap to help you get started and set yourself up for success every step of the way, silent auctions can feel overwhelming.

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5 Ways Mobile Bidding Helps to Simplify Your Auction

Top Nonprofits

Easy-to-use tools ultimately help nonprofits grow and retain donors for future support, which is why user-friendly software is a critical part of hosting an auction. Easy-to-use tools ultimately help nonprofits grow and retain donors for future support, which is why user-friendly software is a critical part of hosting an auction.

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Charity Auctions for Beginners: 7 Key Things to Know

Fundraising Coach

As a nonprofit professional, you’ve probably heard that charity auctions are time-consuming. On top of the venue details, ticketing, and marketing you’re used to handling for general fundraising events, there’s item procurement and bid tracking to consider. Which type of auction should you host? Begin with a starting bid.