Why would an organization use a software database designed for a silent auction event versus using a generic donor database?
Although the two types of systems may overlap in some of the information tracked, a specialized silent auction system will include a different set of functions than a donor database. A silent auction system should easily create event materials, such as item display signs, live auction bid paddles, an auction catalog, certificates, and so on, from a single source information. (For example, in AuctionStar, simply specify page margins when printing item display signs, and AuctionStar will dynamically adjust the print size to be as large as possible for each and every sign.) Other features of such a system should include the ability to package items (and change packaging), renumber items, arrange (and re-arrange) table assignments, use an automated bid increment formula or customize such formula (or customize bid information for any individual item), “duplicate” items, track ticket sales, report on all of these aspects, produce sales statistics, and so on. (This is not everything, but you
Related Questions
- I have a charity event coming up and am looking for a gift certificate for a raffle and/or silent auction. Where can I submit my charity event info?
- Can I create an auction event that involves multiple organizations, or multiple branches of the same organization?
- How much preparation time is necessary to plan a silent auction event?
