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Silent auction software with mobile bidding for nonprofits

Raise more through memorable silent auction events without the hassle of paper bidding, long queues, and complex payment processing.

  • Effortlessly craft customized pages for virtual, live, and hybrid events.
  • Offer guests a dynamic bidding experience, virtual or in-person.
  • Increase funds with raffle tickets, fund-a-need items, and drink sales.

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OVERVIEW

Silent auction fundraising has never been easier!

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Mobile bidding

Give guests more flexibility with in-app and web-based bidding. Attendees can participate using their mobile device or computer.

  • Place bids, buy event items like raffle tickets, and contribute to fund-a-need causes.
  • Save favorite items, set maximum bids, swipe to bid, or by QR code.*
  • Subscribe to real-time alerts via text, email, or push notifications when outbid.

*Available in app only

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Guest management

Create a positive guest experience with streamlined registration, check-in, and seating.

  • Leverage a centralized registration, check-in, and bidding platform—no extra software needed.
  • Provide various ticketing options for individual or group registrations.
  • Assign and rearrange seating for registered guests.
  • Adjust table layouts effortlessly to fit your venue design.

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Donation appeals

Maximize your fundraising potential with streamlined donation appeals.

  • Quickly set up and promote fund-a-need options like scholarships or sponsorships.
  • Collect donations during silent auction registration when donor engagement is highest.
  • Host live fund-a-need drives via app and web platforms.

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Event purchases

No need for wallets when guests can make in-app purchases for items like raffle tickets or merchandise. Attendees can:

  • Purchase multiple items and add them to their running tab.
  • Show staff their unique QR code for purchases.
  • Review their purchases in the activity tracker.

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Simplified checkout

Avoid long lines with a streamlined silent auction checkout process for you and your guests!

  • Guests can use credit cards, Apple Pay, or cash/checks to pay for auction wins, donations, and purchases simultaneously.
  • Your staff can quickly process checkouts using each guest’s QR code.
  • In-app receipts enable staff to verify purchases easily.
  • Guests receive email receipts automatically.

Bloomerang’s event reporting and analytics functionality

Reporting

Need a last-minute registration report for your event’s headcount? Tired of reconciling payments after auctions? We’ve got you covered.

  • Access all event data on a customizable dashboard.
  • Generate reports on registration, purchases, donations, and bids.
  • Easily identify and close outstanding payments.
  • Assess event success and return on investment.

Features

Plan silent auction events your donors, staff, and volunteers will love.

Auctions

Unlimited Auctions

Host as many auctions as you want! Conduct virtual, live, or hybrid events throughout the year.

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Simple Item Setup

Add new items, write descriptions, and categorize them for easy access or import items via spreadsheet.

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Event Management

Simplify your tasks by accessing all registration, bidding, and item data via an intuitive dashboard or the Virtual Terminal app.

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Real-Time Bidding

Encourage competitive bidding with outbid notifications through text, email, and push notifications.

Effortless checkout

Effortless Checkout

Simplify the silent auction checkout process with online or in-app payments, freeing up staff for item retrieval and donor appreciation.

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VIP Bidding Services

Offer a VIP bidding experience to your top supporters using the Virtual Terminal app.

Customer Stories

See why more than 26,000 nonprofits trust Bloomerang’s silent auction software.

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Discover how Qgiv by Bloomerang’s silent auction and mobile bidding tools can help you exceed your fundraising goals!