For charities, nonprofits & gala events
Mobile bidding that makes your gala feel electric
Guests bid from their seats, the running total climbs on the big screen, and the final number lands with confetti. SilentBid gives your event the polish of an enterprise platform at a community-event price.
- Live total on the big screen
- Fair finishes with anti-sniping
- One flat price — no percentage
- Free up to 15 items
- No credit card
- No fees on what you raise
Experiences
Weekend Cabin Getaway
Current bid
$245.00
6 bids
Why SilentBid
Everything the night needs
A live screen for the room
Put the running total, a countdown, the latest bids, and a scan-to-bid QR code up on a projector. When bidding closes, it switches to a celebration of the final total.
Fair, sniper-proof finishes
A bid in the final minutes extends that one item by a few minutes, capped at five minutes past close — so the highest bidder wins, not the fastest thumb.
Your brand, front and centre
On Pro, set your own colours, add your logo, and remove SilentBid's branding entirely, so the auction looks like part of your event.
How it works
Up and running before the next meeting
1.Create your auction
Sign up free, name your auction, and add items with photos, a starting bid, and a bid increment.
2.Share the link & poster
Send the link to your group chats and newsletter, and print the QR poster for the event itself.
3.Collect from winners
When bidding closes, winners get an email and you get the report. Collect however you already do.
Live activity
Updates automatically
- 🔥$295 bid on Cabin Getaway Weekendjust now
- 🔨$180 bid on Signed Hockey Jersey1 min ago
- 🔨$420 bid on Chef's Table for Six3 min ago
- 🔨$115 bid on Spa Gift Basket6 min ago
Item ideas
Items that do well at galas
- Travel packages and vacation property stays
- Chef's table or private dinner experiences
- Wine collections and tasting experiences
- Behind-the-scenes tours and meet-and-greets
- Art from local artists
- Spa and wellness packages
- Sports and concert tickets in premium seats
- Luxury gift baskets assembled by the committee
- Professional photography sessions
- Once-in-a-lifetime experiences donated by board members
FAQ
Common questions
Does SilentBid take a percentage of funds raised?
No. SilentBid never processes payments, so there's no percentage and no transaction fee. The only cost is a one-time plan price per event if you need more than 15 items.
Can we show the total on a projector?
Yes. Pro auctions include a live screen with the running total, countdown, latest bids, and a scan-to-bid QR code. When bidding closes, it switches to the final total.
How many items can we have?
Up to 15 free, up to 50 on Standard ($29 CAD), and up to 150 on Pro ($79 CAD) — each a one-time price for that event.
Can guests bid before the event?
Yes. Auctions can run for up to 90 days, so you can open bidding weeks ahead and close it during the gala.
Ready to raise more for your cause?
Setup takes about ten minutes. Your first auction is free — no credit card, no catch.
Or try the live demo first →