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Auction Fundraising Platform

Auction Management Built For Fundraising Events

Create beautiful fundraising auctions, manage items, collect bids, accept payments, and monitor performance from one connected SimplyGiv dashboard. Built for live, silent, and hybrid fundraising events.

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Auction Workspace

Auction Ready For Launch

LiveSilentHybridQR ReadyCheckout Ready

Real-Time Auction ControlManage setup, bidding, payments, launch links, QR codes, and live performance in one place.

Track Active Fundraising EventsLive Auctions

Manage Items, Lots, And CategoriesCatalog Items

Monitor Participant ActivityBidders

Accept Winning Payments SecurelyCheckout

Built for live, silent, hybrid, QR-powered, and mobile-friendly fundraising auctions

Live AuctionsSilent AuctionsHybrid EventsItem CatalogsBidder RegistrationSecure CheckoutQR Code SharingLive Dashboard

Auction Workflow

Everything Your Team Needs To Run A Better Auction

From setup to final checkout, SimplyGiv gives your team the tools to build, launch, promote, and manage fundraising auctions with less manual work.

Auction Setup

Create the event name, auction type, fundraising goal, payment fund, dates, cover image, and description in one guided setup.

• Event Details
• Start And End Dates
• Cover Image
• Payment Fund Mapping

Item Management

Build a clean auction catalog with item categories, lot order, item previews, and display controls.

• Item Categories
• Lot Numbers
• Drag-To-Reorder
• Live Item Preview

Registration & Bidding

Control how bidders register, what information they provide, and how bidding rules work.

• Require Registration
• Payment Method Rules
• Auto-Bidding
• Minimum Bid Controls

Payment & Checkout

Turn winning bids into completed payments with donation upsells, fee coverage, card payments, and ACH support.

• Auto-Charge Winners
• Donation Upsells
• Cover Fees
• Cards And ACH

Launch & Preview

Review the auction, complete launch checks, publish now or schedule go-live, and share with a link or QR code.

• Pre-Launch Checklist
• Live Preview
• Share Link
• QR Code

Live Dashboard

Track total raised, active bidders, total bids, time remaining, and auction status during the event.

• Total Raised
• Active Bidders
• Total Bids
• Time Remaining

Launch & Promote

Publish Your Auction And Share It Anywhere

Launch your auction when ready, schedule bidding for later, and make it easy for supporters to join through a share link or QR code.

Publish Now

Make your auction active based on the event start and end dates. Ideal when your team is ready to open bidding immediately.

Share Link

Copy the member auction page link and send it by email, text, website, social media, or event promotion.

Auction Is Ready To Go Live

Ready For SupportersOpen bidding with confidence after setup is complete.

Schedule Bidding In Advance

Launch On TimePrepare your auction page before promotion begins.

Share Your Auction Page

Promote EverywhereUse one page link across all supporter channels.

QR-Powered Bidding

Mobile FriendlyGuests can reach the auction page from the room in seconds.

Scheduled Go-Live

Prepare the auction in advance and choose when bidding should open. Helpful for galas, church events, school fundraisers, and hybrid events.

QR Code

Generate a QR code for in-person events so guests can scan and open the auction page from their phone.

Auction Journey

From Setup To Winning Bid, Keep The Auction Moving

Auction fundraising has many moving parts. SimplyGiv connects the setup process, item catalog, bidder experience, payment flow, and live tracking so your team can manage everything with confidence.

Start With Details

Set the auction name, goal, dates, cover image, payment fund, and description.

Add Auction Items

Create the catalog, organize categories, and preview how items appear.

Open Bidding

Require registration, enable bidding rules, and manage notifications.

Auction EventSupporters can browse featured items, place bids, follow auction progress, and complete checkout from a mobile-friendly auction page.

Auction Use Cases

Built For Fundraising Auctions Across Every Event Type

Whether your supporters are in the room, online, or joining from their phones, SimplyGiv helps your organization run a smoother auction experience.

Church Auctions

Run auctions for ministries, mission trips, building funds, school programs, and community events.

Nonprofit Galas

Manage silent and live auction items for annual galas, donor nights, and benefit events.

School Fundraisers

Create parent-friendly auction pages with item browsing, registration, bidding, and checkout.

Community Fundraisers

Promote local causes with share links, QR codes, and mobile-friendly bidding.

Arts & Collectibles

Auction artwork, memorabilia, services, experiences, and exclusive packages.

Hybrid Events

Let supporters participate whether they are attending in person or joining remotely.

Bidding & Checkout Controls

Give Your Team The Controls To Run Auctions Securely

Protect the bidder experience and simplify payment collection with registration rules, bidding controls, payment method options, donation upsells, and secure checkout settings.

Registration RequiredPayment Method RulesAuto-BiddingMinimum BidsBid HistoryWinner NotificationsCard PaymentsACH / Bank Transfer

Registration Requirements

Require bidders to provide details like full name, email, phone number, and optional mailing address before bidding.

Payment Method Control

Require a saved payment method before bidding to reduce checkout friction after the auction closes.

Auto-Bidding Settings

Allow bidders to set a maximum bid while the system bids up to that amount automatically.

Minimum Bid Enforcement

Prevent bids below the required increment amount and keep bidding rules consistent.

Donation Upsells

Invite winners to add an extra donation during checkout with suggested amounts.

Processing Fee Coverage

Let donors cover transaction fees so more money can go toward the cause.

Auction Questions

Frequently Asked Auction Questions

Clear answers for organizations planning live, silent, or hybrid fundraising auctions.

Can I Create Live And Silent Auctions With SimplyGiv?

Yes. SimplyGiv supports auction workflows for live, silent, and hybrid fundraising events.

Can I Manage Auction Items And Categories?

Yes. You can add auction items, organize them into categories, manage lot order, and preview the catalog before launch.

Can Bidders Register Before Placing Bids?

Yes. You can require registration and collect details like name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.

Can SimplyGiv Support Auto-Bidding?

Yes. Auto-bidding can allow bidders to set a maximum bid while the system automatically bids up to that amount.

Can I Enforce Minimum Bids?

Yes. You can configure bidding controls that prevent bids below the required increment amount.

Can Winners Pay Through SimplyGiv?

Yes. SimplyGiv supports checkout options such as card payments and ACH / bank transfer, depending on your setup.

Can Donors Add An Extra Donation At Checkout?

Yes. Donation upsells can invite winners to add an additional gift during checkout.

Can Donors Cover Processing Fees?

Yes. You can give donors the option to cover processing fees so more of the contribution supports the cause.

Can I Share My Auction With A QR Code?

Yes. SimplyGiv can generate a QR code and share link for the auction page.

Can I Track Auction Performance Live?

Yes. The live dashboard shows total raised, active bidders, total bids, time remaining, and key setup details.

Make Every Bid Count

Create a smoother auction experience for your team and your supporters. With SimplyGiv Auction Management, you can set up your event, add items, manage bidders, accept payments, share your auction, and track results from one connected fundraising platform.

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