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Silent Auction
A silent auction typically displays items around a room with bid sheets that have incremental values that donors can write their bid number on. The auction goes on for a period of time and the highest bidder will win the prize.
With technology advancements, traditional bid sheets can be replaced with online bidding done from a user’s phone. This allows for donors to manage their bids easier, usually resulting in more (and higher) bidding.
Whether you’re planning a small school auction or a black-tie gala, running a silent auction requires attention. There are a dozen questions you should ask yourself: will this be a stand-alone event or should I include a live auction? Dinner? Dancing?
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