How Do You Prepare Auction Items And Donations For A Silent Auction Fundraiser?
A Silent auction is a type of auction where bids are written on a sheet of paper. At the end of the auction the person with highest listed bid wins the item. This form of auction is perfect for fundraisers because you can auction many items at the same time, people can bid somewhat anonymously, and you don’t need an auctioneer. Once you have accumulated enough items for your auction, you need to set up your tables, prepare your bid sheets, and assign numbers to your bidders. What do you have? Create an inventory of all the items you have for auction. If some items are too small to stand on their own, group them together. For instance, consider combining some beauty products together and calling it a “beauty package.” Or group some art supplies and paper together and call it a “Kids craft basket.” Baskets can be purchased for next to nothing at dollar stores. Or you can cut open a cardboard box and wrap it in nice paper to hold your combination items. Once you have your items grouped an
