Tom Kelly - Fundraising Insights & Trends | CharityAuctionsToday (Page 20)

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How to Enable Shipping or Pick-Up Options for Your Auction

You can enable shipping or local pick-up options in your auction settings. This lets bidders choose how they want to receive their items, and helps your team manage logistics efficiently.

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How to Turn On or Off Popcorn Bidding?

You can enable or disable popcorn bidding from your Event Settings. When turned on, popcorn bidding automatically extends the auction end time when bids come in near closing.

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Can I Charge Additional Credit Card Fees or Shipping Charges?

Yes, you can add credit card fees or shipping charges to winning invoices. These charges can be passed to bidders automatically or added manually, depending on your event setup and payment processing rules.

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How to Add Terms and Conditions to Your Auction

You can add terms and conditions to your auction through Event Settings. These appear during bidder registration and on the auction page to set clear rules and protect your organization.

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Blind Bidding: What It Is and How to Use It

Blind bidding hides the current highest bid from participants, so bidders must submit their best offer without knowing others’ bids. This feature can increase competition and drive higher winning amounts.

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How to Integrate Kindful with CharityAuctionsToday

You can integrate Kindful with CharityAuctionsToday to automatically sync donor data, contact records, and transactions. This saves time, reduces errors, and ensures your CRM stays up to date with every auction activity.

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How to Set Up Your Auction Currency

You can set your auction currency in your Event Settings to match your organization’s location and payout account. This ensures bidders see the correct currency during bidding and checkout.

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How to Set Up a Live Mobile Auction Registration Kiosk

You can set up a mobile auction registration kiosk at your event to help guests sign in or register quickly. All they need is a tablet or mobile device with Wi-Fi and access to your auction’s registration link.

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How to See What Items You’re Currently Winning

You can view the items you’re currently winning by logging in to your account and checking the My Bids or Winning Items section. This gives you a real-time view of your active bids and their current status.