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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.

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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.

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.

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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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Creative PTO Fundraising Ideas for Schools

This article gives PTOs and PTAs dozens of fundraising ideas — seasonal events, online auctions, custom merch, business sponsorships, eco initiatives, and more — to grow school funds and community engagement.

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45 Holiday Donation Drive Ideas

Creative drive ideas for nonprofits during holidays — e.g. themed giving days, matching challenges, gift-card programs, virtual fundraisers, and partnerships — to boost seasonal giving and donor engagement.

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How Much Does School Auction Software Cost?

School auction platforms typically cost $500–$1,500 per event or annually for entry-level plans, $1,500–$5,000+ for mid-tier, and $5,000+ for premium solutions with full branding and custom support.

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How Much Does Live Auction Software Cost?

Live auction software costs depend on features like real-time bidding, payments, analytics, and support. Typical pricing models are subscription or per-event licensing—expect basic plans from ~$297/event plus processing and platform fees.