Few fundraisers are more lucrative than charity auctions—or more complex to plan.

No matter your experience level, putting on an auction fundraising event is an intimidating task. This handbook is here to help.

As we explain the nuts and bolts of all you need to succeed, the overlying theme is this: Turn your silent auction into a luxury shopping spree.

Focus on elevating your auction, and higher bids will follow. Fall into the trap of offering bargains, and you’ll miss out on a significant revenue-generating opportunity.

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Charity Auction Handbook Series

If you like this handbook, we invite you to download our entire suite of Charity Auction Handbooks. This multi-part series details best practices for the most common aspects of major fundraising events—all free of charge! Available now:

  1. Live Auction
  2. Silent Auction
  3. Event Sponsorship
  4. Raffles & Games
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What's covered in this Handbook?

 

1) Assess the scope of the silent auction.
2) Focus on the main tasks of procurement.
3) Offer the right amount of items.
4) Prioritize popular categories.
5) Create attractive, functional displays.
6) Make the most of mobile bidding.
7) Stick to an airtight agenda.
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What Nonprofits Are Saying

"I just received your latest email containing the valuable download with handbook tools for live auctions, silent auctions and sponsorship. Once again I am WOWED by Winspire's commitment to our industry, and by your incredible generosity in freely sharing knowledge that has obviously taken years to collect, test, and polish."

~Sue C., Fundraising Event Producer