We talk a lot about the different resources you need to put on a perfect silent auction, or in other words, a great online event where you can sell items to the highest bidder. We also recognize there are a lot of different scenarios where this type of information is helpful. You might be organizing…
Silent auctions are a popular way for organizations to raise funds for a cause while allowing donors to bid on unique and valuable items. However, selecting the right ones for your online silent auction can be challenging with so many items. Here are seven tips to help you choose the right items for your online…
Organizing a charity auction can be a great way to raise money for your cause. But, to make it successful, you need more than just good items up for bid. You also need an effective and user-friendly website that will attract potential buyers and enable them to participate in the auction easily. As you create…
You get a lot of good stuff with our starter package – and we’ve talked about that in the past: for example, the capability of accepting online bids in real-time, automatic receipts, being able to add your auction items or select consignment items, etc. But let’s talk about the add-ons in the intermediate package…
Are you looking for creative ways to promote your online silent charity auction? Whether raising money for a local cause or a global one, getting the word out about your event can be challenging. Fortunately, plenty of digital marketing tactics can help you spread the word and maximize donations. Last year, over $326 billion was…
At Perfect Silent Auction, we think a lot about how to have the best online silent auction possible. We talk to a lot of people who are responsible for setting up these events, and maximizing what they get out of them for a cause or an organization. So we think about this process a great…
Fundraising is essential to the success of non-profit groups and organizations. From national entities raising money and awareness for causes to local sports teams and clubs raising funds for equipment and necessities, fundraising can be tricky. People are inundated with financial obligations, so hosting exciting fundraising events that are easily accessible to a range of…
Why do people like silent auctions? The answer has to do with the way business gets done these days, and how people like to approach fundraisers or projects for special causes. When you really think about it, the trends illustrate how we have developed commerce in specific ways that have an impact on our lives. …
Today, many parents shudder at the words school fundraiser. Unfortunately, the stress associated with school fundraisers can prompt many parents only partially to participate. A lot has changed through the years that have caused parents and communities to dread school fundraising season, making it increasingly difficult for schools, clubs, and athletic organizations to raise the…
There are three words that we like to associate with our Perfect silent auction platform. They are as follows – (and as mentioned in the title) – accessible, virtual and successful. We even have an interesting graphic on the landing page where we see these three words substituted for one another. That’s because they’re important…