Auction Best Practices - Fundraising Insights & Trends

Maximizing Impact: Nonprofit Art Sales Strategies

Learn how nonprofits can turn art into fundraising: get donated pieces, set smart tiers, mix auction formats, tell artist stories, and drive broader reach. You’ll sell more and engage supporters on mission.

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Essential Silent Auction Rules and Guidelines

Silent auctions drive fundraising success when built on smart rules: set clear start and end times, display fair‑market values and bidding increments, require bidder registration, and enforce final‑sale policies. Follow these to boost fairness, transparency & bids.

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What Are Silent Auction Bid Sheets?

A silent auction bid sheet is a form for each item where bidders write their name/number, bid amounts, and contact info — organizers later pick the highest bid. It’s used by nonprofits to track bids and help run auctions smoothly.

How To

How to Use a Big Board at Your Next Auction

Display an auction leaderboard publicly (in person or on screen) that tracks high bids for each item, updates live, and highlights popular items — this transparency encourages more bids and keeps the event dynamic.

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7 Creative Auction Ideas to Raise More

Discover 7 creative auction ideas—like themed events, experiential packages, interactive games, risk-free items, and unique formats—that help nonprofits spark excitement, broaden reach, and boost bids.

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Understanding the Basics of Chinese Auctions

Learn how a Chinese (chance) auction works: attendees buy tickets, drop them next to items they want, and winners are drawn at random. It’s a fun, accessible format for nonprofits to raise funds without aggressive bidding.

How To

How to Run a Silent Auction: Your Ultimate Guide

Learn the full silent auction process: recruit volunteers, source items, pick a venue or platform, structure bid sheets and rules, orchestrate the bidding and closing, then announce winners and thank supporters — all to maximize fundraising success.

Guides

Your Guide to Online Charity Auctions

This guide shows how nonprofits can host auctions online: choose a platform with mobile bidding & secure payments, promote broadly, and analyze results to improve revenue.

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60 Silent Auction Item Ideas

Explore 60 curated silent-auction item ideas—from spa days and cooking classes to gadgets and getaways—that help nonprofits offer something for everyone, boost engagement, and reduce unsold items.