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Know-how for anyone organising an auction night, from planning to settling up.

Common charity auction mistakes and how to avoid them

The ten mistakes that cost volunteer-run charity auctions the most money, from too many lots to slow paymen…

A school auction guide for parents' associations: the lots that work, class art projects, teacher experienc…

A printable-style charity auction checklist for volunteers covering the final week, the day itself and the …

Why 12 to 20 lots is the sweet spot for a charity auction, what happens when you run more, and how to cut a…

The real differences between silent and live auctions, when each format works, and why most fundraising eve…

The full arc of a charity auction for volunteers: timeline, lots, format, starting bids, the night itself a…

Running one yourself?

Building the whole thing costs nothing. Add your lots, print the codes, and run a full rehearsal before you decide.