Guides
Everything you need to run a great silent auction
Practical, volunteer-tested advice — whether you run your auction on SilentBid, on paper, or somewhere else.
How to run a silent auction: a step-by-step guide
Everything a volunteer needs to plan and run a successful silent auction — from gathering donations and pricing items to the final five minutes and collecting from winners.
Read · 9 min70+ silent auction item ideas that actually get bids
Silent auction item ideas for schools, sports teams, churches, and galas — experiences, baskets, services, and low-cost ideas you can source this week.
Read · 8 minSilent auction rules: a template you can copy
Clear, copy-and-paste silent auction rules covering bidding, increments, closing time, ties, payment, and pickup — plus how to explain them to your guests.
Read · 5 min
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