1 May 2018
DONATE™ Launches Free Silent Auction Service
DONATE™ introduces a free silent auction platform for charities, completing an integrated fundraising suite covering text giving, raffles, web donations, and now auction capability.
DONATE™ has introduced a free silent auction platform designed for charitable organisations - adding another powerful tool to the UK's most comprehensive digital fundraising suite.
Key Features
The silent auction platform includes:
- Unlimited lot items - add as many auction lots as your event requires
- Customisable reserves and bid increments - set individual minimum bids and bidding steps for each lot
- No setup costs - free to use, consistent with DONATE™'s commitment to zero monthly fees
- Mobile bidding - guests bid using their mobile phones or tablets at events
An Integrated Fundraising Solution
Philippa Esson, Development and Communications Director, explained the significance of the launch:
"Adding a silent auction platform to the existing platform provides charitable organisations with a one-stop shop" - meaning DONATE™ now delivers "an integrated fundraising solution covering text giving, text-raffles, web-app donations and now a feature-rich, silent auction capability."
Why Silent Auctions?
Silent auctions are one of the most effective formats for event fundraising. Guests bid on donated lots - experiences, goods, services - creating engagement, competition, and income simultaneously.
Traditional silent auction administration involves paper bid sheets, manual tracking, and a chaotic final ten minutes. The DONATE™ digital auction platform removes all of that: bids are placed on mobile devices, results are tracked in real time, and the closing process is smooth and transparent.
Getting Started
The silent auction service is available to all DONATE™ charity partners at no additional cost. Contact hello@nationalfundingscheme.org to find out how to add auction capability to your next fundraising event.