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Auction Planning

Silent Auction Tips

Handbid Release 2.63

Latest updates to the Handbid Manager, introducing a range of new features and enhancements to improve your auction management experience.

May 3, 2024

How to Host a Second Chance Auction or Fire Sale: 4 Steps

September 26, 2024

13 Auction Items to Avoid: What Fundraisers Should Know

August 5, 2024

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On a teal background, a search box shows the words "Second Chance." In the foreground a white arm is holding a phone. This is meant to represent second chance auctions.

How to Host a Second Chance Auction or Fire Sale: 4 Steps

September 26, 2024

Image of a white brunette man wearing a blue suit jacket and a shirt with grey stripes. His face looks disgusted and his hands are positioned in a way that seems like he’s rejecting or avoiding what’s in front of him. This is meant to symbolize an eventgoer who may be dismayed to bid on cheaply made auction items.

13 Auction Items to Avoid: What Fundraisers Should Know

August 5, 2024

Illustration of faceless human figures on or in front of computers with gear icons, checklists, bulletin boards. This is meant to signify the complexity of the platform and tech stack required to build a custom website for auctioning.

Cost to Build an Auction Website: Cost Breakdown & Options

July 19, 2024

How to Build an Auction Website: 9 Steps + Alternatives

June 4, 2024

Handbid Release 2.63

May 3, 2024

A piggy bank in the foreground on a desk while a person uses a calculator to create a budget, portraying the budgeting and accounting work that goes into running a nonprofit fundraising event.

Creating a Budget for Your Nonprofit's Event: 4 Steps

April 9, 2024

White man with light blue button up and flannel pajamas sits on his couch with his laptop open. The scene depicted here references the ability to participate in live auctions remotely with mobile bidding, without leaving the comfort of your own home!

How Does Mobile Bidding Work? Mobile Auction Basics

March 5, 2024

Image of red carpet with velvet ropes. There is a hand opening the velvet ropes, as if they are giving access to a VIP area, such as an area designated for a super silent auction.

What is a Super Silent Auction? Guide + Tips for Higher Bids

February 27, 2024

Silent auction display in a live event space on two tables with white tablecloths. One table is higher than the other. On the higher table, there are several art pieces and wine boxes with framed text explaining the item and bidding. On the lower table, there are footballs, sports caps, tennis rackets, and jerseys with framed texted explaining the item and bidding.

How to Set Up a Silent Auction Table to Inspire More Bids

February 27, 2024

woman listening on headphones

Learn how Handbid’s charity auction platform can work for your nonprofit!