40+ Silent Auction Ideas, Items, and Categories That Drive Bids

Ask anyone who has managed a silent auction, and they will tell you the same thing: your items set the tone for the entire event.

You can fill a room with generous supporters, but if the items on display do not catch their eye, bidding will stall. On the other hand, when you offer items people genuinely want, guests stay engaged, bids go up, and your organization raises more money.

Finding the right mix of items and knowing how to get them can feel like the hardest part of planning. 

Below, we cover 40+ auction ideas by category, top picks for schools and churches, how to get donations, pricing tips, and items to avoid.

Table of contents

• What is a silent auction and how to run it?
• What makes a great silent auction item?
• 40+ silent auction ideas for your next event
• Best silent auction categories for schools and churches
• How to get silent auction items for your charity
• How to price and display your auction items
• 9 auction items to avoid (and mistakes that cost you bids)
• Run your whole auction on DoJiggy
• Silent auction ideas that raise more
• FAQs on silent auction ideas

What is a silent auction and how to run it?

A silent auction is a fundraiser where guests bid on items by writing offers on a display sheet or tapping through a mobile app. Bidding runs for a set window, and the highest offer wins when it closes.

Unlike a live auction, where an auctioneer calls out bids in real time, here people bid quietly at their own pace.

Getting one up and running takes just 8 moves:

1. Set your goal and budget – decide what you need to raise, then account for venue, catering, marketing, and technology costs so the event stays financially viable.
2. Pick a platform – paper sheets or mobile bidding.
3. Gather your silent auction ideas and group them by category.
4. Set starting bids and increments for each item.
5. Prepare silent auction bid sheets with item details and bidding lines.
6. Display items clearly with photos and descriptions.
7. Promote the lineup well ahead of the event.
8. Plan checkout so winners pay and collect easily.

Pro tip: Going with mobile bidding takes a lot of the work off your plate. It tracks every bid for you and sends outbid alerts automatically, so there’s no fussing with paper sheets at all.

What makes a great silent auction item?

Some items spark a bidding war while others sit untouched all night. The difference comes down to a few traits.

The good silent auction ideas tend to share these 7 traits:

1. Broad appeal: Something a wide range of guests would happily take home.
2. Value above cost: It feels worth more than what you paid or were given for it.
3. A visual or emotional pull: It catches the eye or tugs at something personal.
4. A blend of value and exclusivity: The best silent auction items pair something useful with a touch of the hard-to-find, and items nobody can simply buy online tend to perform best of all.
5. A spread of price points: Your lineup should let every guest find something in their range, not just your biggest spenders.
6. A reflection of your community: Local favorites and donor connections carry a pull that generic goods don’t.
7. Know your cause first: The best items fit the people in the room and the reason they showed up.

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Quick note: This is also why experiences often beat physical goods in some of the most profitable silent auction ideas. A spa weekend or private cooking class carries a sense of occasion that a gadget rarely matches.

As you browse the silent auction item ideas ahead, keep these traits in mind.

We’ve sorted these silent auction ideas into eleven categories so you can quickly find what fits your crowd and your cause. Let’s get into it.

40+ silent auction ideas for your next event

Here are the best, all 40+ of them, silent auction ideas for your next event: 

Food and dining

Food and dining ideas work at almost any auction because they combine everyday appeal with the chance to enjoy something a little more special than usual.

1. Private chef dinner at home

Start with a local chef or personal cook; the ones looking out for exposure will readily agree.

What you offer bidders is a private multi-course dinner in their own kitchen. It’s the kind of silent auction idea people remember long after the night ends.

Try this: Ask a local chef to cater dinner for six to eight, so the winner can host friends, and the value climbs. Adding a theme lifts it further: a cheese and wine tasting, or a Mexican night with authentic food, cocktails, music, and a piñata.

2. Restaurant gift card bundle

Bundling cards from several popular local spots into one “dine around town” package is among the easiest silent auction ideas to pull together.

Restaurants often hand out cards for the exposure, and a stack of them reads as far more enticing than a single card.

Try this: Gather four or five cards across different cuisines – pizza, steakhouse, brunch, BBQ – so there’s something for every craving.

3. Wine tasting tour

A guided tasting at a local winery or a craft brewery turns a simple drink into a social outing that friends will happily bid on together.

Try this: Bundle the tasting for a group of four to six and toss in a few bottles to take home, sweetening the whole package.

4. Rare wine or whiskey collection

A curated set of bottles is one of those silent auction items that sells itself, especially if you can source something rare or hard to find. Collectors will chase a vintage that doesn’t turn up on a supermarket shelf.

Try this: Have someone knowledgeable about wine or spirits on hand at the event to talk bidders through what makes the collection special – that context is often what pushes the bidding higher.

5. Homemade treats and baked goods

Never underestimate a basket of cakes, pies, cookies, and artisan chocolate. It costs your supporters little to make, and the bidder with a sweet tooth will happily outbid the room for it.

Try this: Offer gluten-free, dairy-free, and sugar-free versions so nobody’s ruled out, or turn it into a monthly delivery – a pie a month for a year is a far bigger draw than a single box.

Services and skills

Donated services are some of the easiest to land and have the highest margin of all.

6. Home services bundle

Practical help around the house has steady, broad appeal. Bundle a deep clean, a season of lawn care, or a handyman-for-a-day into one tidy package.

Local cleaners, landscapers, and handymen often donate a one-time service to reach new homeowners nearby.

Try this: Combine two or three complementary services – cleaning plus window washing, or mowing plus a gutter clean-out – and state the total value clearly so bidders know exactly what they’re winning.

7. Pet care package

Pet owners are a devoted, free-spending bunch, which makes a grooming, boarding, training, or dog-walking package a dependable draw.

Groomers, trainers, and sitters donate services to land loyal new clients.

Try this: Pair a session – a full groom or a few training classes – with a small swag bag of treats and toys, and offer separate dog and cat versions so you appeal to both camps.

8. Lessons in a new skill

If there’s a studio, teacher, or club in your community willing to sponsor a few sessions, you’ve got an easy lot. Art, music, cooking, language, or a sport – people are drawn to the chance to pick up something new, and lessons cost the donor time rather than inventory.

Try this: Offer a short course rather than a single session so the winner has something to commit to. For school auctions, tutoring packages work the same way and often sell faster.

Local and community favorites

Lots rooted in your community carry an extra pull. They celebrate neighborhood favorites and let winners support local businesses while they enjoy the prize.

9. Local business gift card bundle

Gather gift cards from a spread of beloved neighborhood spots – a coffee shop, bookstore, hardware store, boutique, and bakery – into a single “shop local” package.

Businesses hand these over readily for the exposure, and the variety gives the bundle wide appeal.

Try this: Aim for six to ten cards across different types of businesses, and present them together so the collection feels generous and curated.

10. “Taste of the town” restaurant tour

Curate a progressive dining experience across several local restaurants – appetizers at one, entrées at another, dessert at a third. Restaurants love the cross-promotion.

Try this: Line up three or four spots willing to host a course each, then bundle it for a couple or small group to make it a memorable night out.

11. VIP local experience

Think behind-the-scenes access money usually can’t buy: a day shadowing the mayor, a private tour of a local landmark, front-row seats at a community event, or a meet-and-greet with a regional chef.

Try this: Tap your board and supporters for their connections. These can’t-buy-it experiences often spark the most spirited bidding of the night because no one else can offer them.

Health, beauty, and wellness

Pampering packages are easy to source and even easier to bid on – everyone wants one.

12. Spa day package

A full day of massages, facials, and pampering is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Ask local day spas and wellness centers to contribute packages in exchange for a prospective customer base for them.

Try this: Combine treatments from one spa – massage, facial, and mani-pedi – into a half- or full-day escape, and note the total retail value so bidders see exactly what they’re winning. 

A couples’ massage version widens the appeal. If a spa won’t donate outright, many will offer a steep discount on a package, since it still brings them new clients.

13. Salon makeover

Ask a sought-after local salon to donate a cut, color, and style. They’re usually happy to, since it fills a chair and puts their work in front of a room full of potential regulars.

Try this: Bundle a hair service with a makeup application and a few take-home products, turning a single appointment into a complete glow-up worth bidding on.

14. Fitness membership with gear

A month’s membership at a popular gym or boutique studio, paired with workout gear, taps into the perennial drive to get in shape. Gyms donate memberships to convert users into long-term regulars.

Try this: Add a couple of personal-training sessions plus branded gear – a water bottle, towel, or mat – so it feels like a complete fresh start. A smartwatch or fitness tracker makes a strong upgrade if a sponsor will cover it.

15. Yoga, Pilates, or nutrition coaching package

Class packages and coaching sessions are among the easiest wellness lots to secure, because studios and independent coaches are constantly looking for new regulars.

Try this: Bundle a class pack with a few nutrition coaching sessions into a “New Year, New You” package. Themed this way, it lands especially well at winter and early-spring events.

Did you know?

A $10 candle, a $15 lotion, and a $25 gift card become a $50 basket that bidders fight over. Themed baskets are one of the most reliable formats going –

• Craft baskets for the creative types
• Culinary or gourmet baskets for the cooks
• Wine baskets for the connoisseurs
• Spa kit for anyone who needs to unwind
• Pet lover’s basket of toys and treats. 

Check out our silent auction basket ideas guide to know more.

Family and kids

Anything that promises family fun or saves parents a planning headache tends to attract eager, competitive bidding.

16. Theme park family pass

Four tickets to a major park like Six Flags, Universal, or a regional favorite is a high-demand lot parents will chase. Parks often donate passes to community fundraisers.

Try this: Cover the winner’s entire day, from start to finish, by pairing the tickets with a gas card or a parking-and-meal voucher.

17. Family movie-night bundle

A cozy at-home package – a streaming gift card, gourmet popcorn, candy, and a couple of board games or blankets – turns an ordinary evening into something the whole family looks forward to.

It’s affordable, broadly appealing, and simple to assemble from donations.

Try this: Add a projector rental or theater gift cards so bidders get both a stay-in and a night-out option.

18. Kids’ birthday party package

A ready-to-go party with venue, entertainment, cake, and decorations bundled together is one of the more practical silent auction ideas for the parent crowd. It spares them the planning headache.

Try this: Combine a venue or entertainer (a bounce house, magician, or character visit) with a cake voucher for a turnkey celebration.

19. Zoo, aquarium, or children’s museum membership

A year-long family membership is a gift that keeps paying out, which is exactly why parents bid hard on it. These institutions frequently donate memberships to community causes, so the ask is an easy one.

Try this: Pair the membership with a gift-shop credit or parking pass so the winner’s first visit is fully covered.

Unique experiences

Few things draw bids like unique experiences for silent auction fundraisers – they hand the winner a memory rather than an object.

20. Hot air balloon ride

A sunrise flight over the countryside is the kind of bucket-list moment people happily pay a premium for.

Try this: Reach out to local ballooning companies, who often donate a seat or two in exchange for event exposure. Pair it with a champagne toast or a photo package to lift the perceived value and turn a single ride into a standout lot.

Note: Availability varies by location, so confirm a local operator exists and check their safety record before pursuing this one.

21. Behind-the-scenes brewery or stadium tour

Access is the whole appeal here. A private walk through a local brewery’s tanks or the tunnels of a nearby stadium gives bidders a peek most fans never get.

These tours cost the venue little to offer, so they’re easy donations to land.

Try this: They work well for groups – bundle four or six spots so friends can bid together.

22. Cooking class with a local chef

Hands-on and social, a private class turns dinner into a whole evening of entertainment.

The chef or restaurant gets free marketing, while the winner picks up new skills and enjoys a meal they prepared themselves.

Try this: Offer it for a small group of four to six, and it becomes a ready-made night out, which tends to push the bidding higher.

23. Helicopter city tour

For a high-ceiling lot, it’s hard to beat a helicopter tour over the skyline at sunset. It carries a real wow factor and a price tag that bidders expect to be steep, so your starting bid can sit comfortably high.

Try this: Ask operators to donate a helicopter flight for two. Couples will compete to win this one.

24. Private club membership

A year at a well-regarded golf club or an exclusive members’ club is the sort of prize people don’t just want – they want to be seen having. Access is the product, and that’s hard to price, which works in your favor.

Try this: Board members who already hold memberships are your best route in, since many clubs will extend a guest membership on a member’s recommendation.

These one-of-a-kind lots can drive serious revenue with the right silent auction setup.

Sports and recreation

Whether your crowd leans toward pro games or outdoor adventures, sports and recreation lots bring energy to the table and keep bidding competitive until the close.

25. Pro game tickets with parking

Seats at an NFL, NBA, or MLB game are some of the most sought-after silent auction items.

Season-ticket holders and local franchises will sometimes donate seats.

Try this: Club-level or lower-bowl seats are worth chasing. Round it out with parking and a concessions credit so the winner walks in with everything covered.

26. Golf foursome at a premium course

Many courses will donate a foursome without much convincing, as it puts their greens in front of the kind of players they want to attract.

Lead with that, and what you’re offering the room is a round for four at a sought-after private or championship course.

For the golf crowd, that’s one of the easiest bids of the night.

Try this: Add cart rental, drinks at the clubhouse, or a lesson with the club pro.

27. Adventure package (kayaking or zip-lining)

A guided kayaking trip or zip-line course is one of those silent auction ideas that gets people off their chairs. The adrenaline factor keeps the bidding lively.

Try this: Offer it for a group of four so friends can take the plunge together – shared adventures spark friendly bidding wars.

28. Signed sports memorabilia

Autographed jerseys, game-used equipment, signed balls – sports fans chase these hard, precisely because they’re one-of-a-kind and can’t be picked up in a store.

Try this: Provenance is everything. Display a certificate of authenticity beside the piece so bidders are confident in what they’re bidding on, and mention the player or team by name in your promotion to draw their fans to your event.

Arts and entertainment

Art and entertainment ideas attract bidders who want memories over material things.

29. Theater or concert tickets

A pair of tickets to a touring Broadway show, a major concert, or a local theater production hands bidders a built-in date night they don’t have to plan.

The venue shapes the night as much as the items do.

Try this: For a fuller evening, add premium or opening-night seats with a dinner booked nearby. If you can secure a backstage pass or VIP meet-and-greet, lead with that – access beats seating every time.

30. Family photography session

A professional shoot with prints or digital files is one of those silent auction ideas with broad appeal. Nearly every family wants updated photos, but rarely gets around to booking them.

When a local artist gives their time and craft to your cause, it’s hard not to feel it.

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Try this: Make the value feel tangible by pairing it with framed prints.

31. Original local artwork

An original painting, print, or handmade piece from a regional artist carries a one-of-a-kind appeal that mass-produced goods can’t match. 

Artists and galleries often donate work in exchange for exposure to a fresh audience – a genuine win-win.

Try this: Display the piece prominently, with a short artist bio and the retail value noted, so bidders grasp both the story and its worth. 

Choose work with wide appeal rather than a narrow style, or you risk narrowing the bidding pool to one or two guests. Handcrafted goods like pottery and quilts work on the same principle.

32. Music and film collectibles

Signed records, a guitar, a framed film poster, or a vintage piece with a story behind it draws a different bidder than sports memorabilia does – and often a more determined one.

Try this: If a celebrity supporter will lend their name or signature to your auction, the item raises more, and the endorsement pulls attention to your cause at the same time.

Travel and getaways

Travel packages are perennial crowd-pleasers, and vacation lots often bring in some of the highest bids of any auction category.

It’s worth giving them prime placement.

33. Weekend cabin or lake house stay

A couple of nights at a cozy cabin or lakeside retreat is one of the most reliable travel lots around.

Try this: Board members and supporters who own second homes are often happy to donate a weekend, which means zero cost to you. Set flexible, off-season dates, and you’ll widen the pool of bidders who can actually use it.

34. All-inclusive resort package

Nothing says splurge like a few nights at a resort with meals and drinks covered.

Try this: Approach resort chains or travel agencies for a donated stay, then bundle in donated hotel nights or airfare so the winner has nothing left to book.

It is one of the higher-value silent auction items on your table.

35. City hotel weekend or staycation bundle

A two-night stay at a downtown hotel makes an effortless getaway for couples or friends – and it’s the easiest travel lot to assemble entirely from local donations.

Try this: Pair the room with dinner reservations, show tickets, or a museum pass to build a full weekend rather than just a bed. Bundled this way, it becomes one of the more gift-worthy silent auction ideas on the list, and it appeals to guests who can’t take a week off to travel.

36. Guided national park trip

For the outdoorsy crowd, a guided park trip to a marquee park like Yellowstone or Zion mixes adventure with comfort – think a guided hike, lodging, and meals rolled into one.

Exclusive and bucket-list-worthy, it sits among the silent auction ideas that draw strong, competitive bids.

Try this: Ask local tour outfitters to donate a trip; they’re often eager to reach new customers.

37. Cruise or ski trip

Cruises and ski packages come with a built-in audience, and both photograph well enough to anchor a display table.

Try this: These are hard to secure through donations alone. Travel consignment packages let you list a trip without buying it upfront.

Home and lifestyle

Home and garden lots appeal to a broad range of bidders and are perfect for local business sponsorships. They tend to draw steady, practical bidding from a different segment of your crowd than travel or experiences do.

38. Home décor, furniture, or kitchenware

A statement piece of décor, a small furniture item, or a set of quality cookware gives bidders something they’ll actually use every day. Local boutiques and home stores donate readily for the storefront exposure.

Try this: Group smaller pieces into a themed lot – a coffee bar setup or a baking bundle – so the total reads as more generous than any single item would.

39. Interior design or organizing consultation

A design consult, a landscaping plan, or a session with a professional organizer costs the donor only their time, which makes it one of the higher-margin lots you can offer.

Try this: Specify the scope clearly – “a two-hour in-home consultation plus a written plan” – so bidders know exactly what they’re getting rather than guessing.

Luxury and high-value items

High-value lots set the tone for the whole auction. A few aspirational items signal that your event is worth showing up for and give your biggest spenders something to chase.

40. Designer handbag or watch

A name-brand handbag or luxury watch carries instant recognition and aspirational pull, drawing bids from guests who covet the label.

These can be donated by boutiques, secured through a sponsor, or bought on consignment when donations fall short.

Try this: Display it under good lighting with the retail price clearly shown – a visible, credible value gives bidders the confidence to push higher.

41. High-end electronics and smart home tech

The latest tablet, premium headphones, a smartwatch, a gaming console, or a big-screen TV appeals across age groups and almost always pulls strong interest. Smart home devices – speakers, video doorbells, thermostats – have joined the list, and a year of streaming subscriptions makes an easy add-on.

Retailers and sponsors sometimes donate current models for brand exposure.

Try this: Set the starting bid at a sensible fraction of retail to get things moving early, then let the gadget’s broad appeal carry the price up as the close nears. If you’re buying rather than sourcing donations, purchase during a major sale event to stretch your budget.

42. Jewelry pieces

A quality necklace, bracelet, or pair of earrings from a local jeweler makes an elegant lot, especially among fundraising gala event ideas.

Try this: Ask the jeweler for an appraisal or certificate of authenticity and feature it beside the piece – proof of value reassures bidders and justifies a higher starting bid.

Best silent auction categories for schools and churches

The categories above work for most events, but school and church auctions have a built-in audience with specific tastes. Lean into that and your bid sheets fill faster.

For church auctions

Church silent auctions do best when the lineup reflects the congregation’s values and relationships. Community, family, and faith-centered lots tend to outperform generic goods here.

Categories worth building around for church fundraisers:

1. Dinner with the pastor or church leadership
2. Religious artwork
3. A reserved pew or parking spot for a year
4. Handmade quilts or crafts from congregation members
5. Volunteer services – yard work, babysitting, home repairs
6. Faith-based travel and retreat packages, or tickets to upcoming church conferences and festivals
7. Holiday gift baskets for Christmas or Easter

Heartfelt, community-driven items make a church fundraiser feel personal while still raising real money for missions or building projects.

For school auctions

School auctions need to appeal to parents and students at once, so the best lineups mix the practical, the fun, and the kid-centered.

Top-performing categories for school fundraisers:

1. One-of-a-kind perks – principal or teacher for a day, front-row seats or reserved parking at school events
2. Classroom art projects created by students
3. Family-friendly vacation packages or theme park tickets
4. Tutoring, music, or sports lessons
5. Summer camp scholarships

Bring in donations from local businesses your families already use – the pizza place, the children’s boutique – and the auction strengthens community ties alongside the fundraising.

How to get silent auction items for your charity

Find your team before you start collecting auction items. Look for people genuinely invested in your cause who have real time to give. Auction procurement requires a lot of individual conversations, and it moves faster when you share the work. 

Committee members often turn out to be local businesspeople themselves, or to work somewhere they can make the ask internally.

Once your committee is in place, here’s how to fill the table:

• Start early: Plan your charity auction well in advance. Make a list of the items you want and potential donors. This gives you plenty of time to reach out to supporters.
• Look around you: Always start with your network of supporters. Be sure to include your Board of Directors in auction procurement strategies.
• Reach out to local businesses: Local businesses are often willing to donate items or in-kind services. Consider reaching out to restaurants, spas, hotels, and other businesses that offer experiences or gift certificates.
• Send it in a letter: Once you identify local businesses or corporations that you want to sponsor your auction, it is best to send them donation request letters. Be specific about what you want.
• Host a donation drive: Set up a drop-off location at a local business or community center and encourage people to donate items they no longer need.
• Consider consignment: While using donated items is encouraged, do not rule out purchasing items for auction. You can raise a lot more money with a nicely curated auction package that you purchase on consignment.

How to price and display your auction items

You’ve secured the items. Now the job is making sure each one gets bid on. A well-presented lot with a smart starting price will always outperform the same item left to speak for itself.

• Set a smart starting bid: Open at 30–50% of the item’s fair market value. Use the lower end for common items and the higher end for rare or premium ones. Too low undersells the item; too high stops people from bidding at all.
• Use clear photos and descriptions: A sharp photo and a short, specific description do most of the selling. Items with photos receive more bids than items without. Name what it is, what it’s worth, and why it’s worth having.
• Bundle smaller items into packages: Group related low-value items into themed lots that feel worth more together. A spa basket or date-night package draws more interest than its parts alone, and bundling clears items that wouldn’t sell on their own.
• Tell the item’s story: Say where it came from and how the bid supports your mission. A line about the local business that donated it adds a personal pull, and bidders give more when they feel that connection.
• Keep the competition visible: Mobile bidding lets guests bid from anywhere and see where they stand in real time. Outbid alerts, buy-it-now options on select lots, and anti-sniping extensions all keep the bidding lively right up to the close.
• Don’t overload the table: Too many items spread bids thin. For an event of 175–200 guests, going much past 40 items usually means some go home unsold.

9 auction items to avoid (and mistakes that cost you bids)

The goal of a charity auction is to raise money, so choose items likely to sell well. To avoid a flop, steer clear of these nine items:

1. Offensive or inappropriate items: Anything that promotes hatred or discrimination, and anything that would make a portion of your guests uncomfortable.
2. Expired products: Auctioning off expired food or beauty products isn’t just a bad look; it’s harmful to whoever wins it.
3. Overly personal items: Undergarments, personal hygiene products, and anything similarly intimate.
4. Cheap, poorly made items: Guests come to bid on quality and uniqueness, not trinkets.
5. Items unrelated to your cause: A lot that has nothing to do with your mission tends to sit untouched. Keep the lineup aligned with why people showed up.
6. Overpriced items: Price above what your audience will pay, and they won’t bid at all.
7. Items that are hard to transport: Large or bulky goods are difficult to ship, difficult for winners to take home, and a headache to get to the venue.
8. Objects with a negative history: Be careful with items tied to controversial figures. The reputational risk outweighs the revenue.
9. Items with too many restrictions: Hotel stays with long blackout lists or vouchers with complicated rules read as a chore rather than a prize.

Common charity auction mistakes to avoid

Charity auctions are fun events, but a few missteps on the night itself can undo the work you put into the lineup:

• Don’t make guests uncomfortable: Avoid overly political themes and off-color humor.
• Don’t let the night drag: Keep the program moving, and cut the long speeches.
• Don’t underestimate staffing: You need enough volunteers to handle check-in, answer questions, and manage item pick-up.
• Don’t neglect promotion: Market the event and special items across social media and email in advance.
• Don’t forget to say thank you: Recognize your major donors and sponsors publicly, and thank guests for showing up.

Run your whole auction on DoJiggy

Once your lineup is set, you need somewhere to run it. DoJiggy’s free auction software handles the silent auction from setup through checkout, with no platform fees taken out of your total.

• Unlimited auction items and categories
• Mobile-friendly bidding for in-person, virtual, or hybrid events
• Real-time bid tracking with SMS and email outbid notifications
• Support for Fund-a-Need campaigns, sales, and donation options
• Secure online payments through Stripe or PayPal
• Customizable auction pages branded to your organization

Not every DoJiggy client runs an auction, but their results show what the platform can support. Reelin’ for Research, a fundraiser benefiting UNC Children’s Hospital, has used DoJiggy to power its annual fishing tournament in Morehead City, NC. 

To date, the campaign has raised over $7.2 million for childhood cancer research.

Numbers like that speak for themselves. But what do actual users think?

Turns out, they’re pretty vocal about it.

Silent auction ideas that raise more

If there’s one thing to carry with you, it’s this: balance beats flash.

While big items grab attention, a careful mix of affordable options brings in the most money. Quality always beats quantity, so skip the clutter and offer items across all price ranges.

Build your list and start your auction for free. With zero platform fees and built-in mobile bidding, more of every bid goes straight to your cause.

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