silent auction
Paperwork-based fundraiser sale
A silent auction is a fundraising event where items are displayed with bid sheets, and participants write down their offers rather than calling them out.
Bidding typically remains open for a set period, with the highest written bid winning each item.
The charity gala featured a silent auction with vacation packages and signed memorabilia.
Minimum acceptable bid
- lot numberIdentifier for grouped items
- minimum bidLowest acceptable starting offer
- incrementUnit of increase
- paddleFlat-bladed water tool
outbid · closing time · proxy bid · opening bid · winning bid · estimate · appraisal · catalogue
Voluntary aid for others
- nonprofitOrganization serving public good
- donationVoluntary charitable gift
- benefactorOne who gives aid
- galaFestive formal occasion
benefit · proceeds · cause · volunteer · sponsor · pledge · contribution · gift
Gracefully refined, tasteful
- socialConcerning community life
- minglingCasual social interaction
- cocktailsAlcoholic blended beverages
- black-tieFormal evening dress code
gala · venue · networking · conversation · low-key · unobtrusive · discreet · refined
Surface for exhibiting merchandise
- item descriptionText describing a product
- fair market valueObjective exchange price
- clipboardRigid paper-holding surface
- penInk-filled writing tool
signage · checkout · registration · payment · receipt · catalog · browse · self-service
Visual creative production
- vacation packageBundled travel and lodging
- gift basketDecorated container of presents
- sports memorabiliaCollectible items from athletics
- wineFermented grape beverage
jewelry · experience · spa package · concert tickets · handmade goods · antiques · electronics · home decor
reserve price
Minimum acceptable bid
- lot numberIdentifier for grouped items
- minimum bidLowest acceptable starting offer
- incrementUnit of increase
paddle · outbid · closing time · proxy bid · opening bid · winning bid · estimate · appraisal · catalogue · consignment
charity
Voluntary aid for others
- nonprofitOrganization serving public good
- donationVoluntary charitable gift
- benefactorOne who gives aid
gala · benefit · proceeds · cause · volunteer · sponsor · pledge · contribution · gift · donor
elegant
Gracefully refined, tasteful
- socialConcerning community life
- minglingCasual social interaction
- cocktailsAlcoholic blended beverages
black-tie · gala · venue · networking · conversation · low-key · unobtrusive · discreet · refined · festive
display table
Surface for exhibiting merchandise
- item descriptionText describing a product
- fair market valueObjective exchange price
- clipboardRigid paper-holding surface
pen · signage · checkout · registration · payment · receipt · catalog · browse · self-service · timed
artwork
Visual creative production
- vacation packageBundled travel and lodging
- gift basketDecorated container of presents
- sports memorabiliaCollectible items from athletics
wine · jewelry · experience · spa package · concert tickets · handmade goods · antiques · electronics · home decor · hotel stay
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- fundraising toolsdonation box, pledge card, collection plate, raffle tickets, crowdfunding
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In-person competitive sale
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