News, Tips, and tricks

Auction Night Supply Checklist

Yay for checklists! They are oh so helpful especially on event night. This supply checklist gives you one less thing to worry about while you... Read More

20 Mar 2017

Roger Devine

Add A Selfie Station To Your Auction

Having a photo station at your event can be a fun, entertaining addition to the night. One option for would be to hire a photographer... Read More

13 Mar 2017

Roger Devine

Case Study: Portland Public Schools Foundation

Last year Portland Public Schools parents raised over 3 million dollars through fundraisers. Read More

21 Apr 2016

Miranda Hansen

Auction Checklist - Front Desk Essentials

I love checklists. And with a large, complicated project like planning an auction, they can be incredibly useful. Read More

19 Apr 2016

Roger Devine

Are You Game?

Games are a wonderful way to generate energy, excitement and laughter at an auction. You’ve probably heard of Heads or Tails. Are you familiar with... Read More

28 Jan 2016

Miranda Hansen

Building Your Dream Team & Choosing the Next Auction Chair

It’s a new calendar year and some of you may already be looking ahead at next school year’s auction. It’s time to start thinking about... Read More

06 Jan 2016

Miranda Hansen

Case Study: Eastern Washington University

The second edition of our blog series Case Study comes from way out east in the great state of Washington. Laurel Hosmer, Assistant Athletic Director... Read More

17 Dec 2015

Miranda Hansen

Auction Theme Inspiration

Throwing a party (i.e. fundraising auction) can be a love-hate kind of commitment. One thing that is likely to be fun for most is choosing... Read More

01 Dec 2015

Miranda Hansen

Giving Thanks to Your Donors

This week, as everyone gives thanks for good food or family or a break from the grind, we wanted to share a couple of thoughts... Read More

25 Nov 2015

Miranda Hansen

Case Study: Lakeridge Jr. High

Welcome to our newest blog series, Case Study, where we highlight fundraising auctions throughout the country, sharing their experience with our software as well as... Read More