Unrivalled Auction Event Support
Raise provide a fully managed charity event auction service tailored to your requirements.
Initially focused on establishing the best solution then, working with you pre-event, we build the ideal event auction service around you. We assist in allocating lot items and prizes, advise on additional fundraising activities, and handle the design and creation of your auction site or brochures.
On the day of your event, our team will set up an eye-catching auction display, brief your volunteers and oversee the entire auction process. From encouraging guest participation to managing the Live Auction and handling payment processing – we’ve got it covered.
After the event, we follow up on any outstanding payments, arrange shipments and email voucher prizes. Within 48 hours, we will provide you with a comprehensive sales report and event summary.
Event Support Core Benefits
Auction Manager & Ambassadors
We provide an Event Manager and experienced Auction Support Staff to run the auction, assist your guests and gently encourage bidding.
Specialist Auction Prize Supply
The inclusion of our experiences, framed art and memorabilia items at NO RISK on a sale or return basis with guaranteed profit. Charities see an average 42% profit on our items.
Payment Processing and Follow-up
We process all payments either through the auction platform or manually on our Zettle terminals on the night, chase outstanding payments before providing a sales report.
Custom Branding and Colour Scheme
Your auction site or brochure will be customised with your branding and can include your event / charity info and logo on the homepage.
Free Fundraising Event Advice
With over 20 years fundraising event experience, we have lots of ideas and advice to share, to help you maximise your event fundraising.
Flexible Service, No Contracts
We don’t believe in tying any charity into lengthy contracts. We’re confident in our ability to deliver exceptional service, earning your trust and repeat business.
Dedicated Account Manager
You will be assigned a dedicated account manager. Just a phone call away - from your initial enquiry all the way through to final fund transfer post event.
Raise More, Stress Less
Leave the hard work to us. We handle the design and creation of your auction microsite or brochure. Just supply us with the details of your donated prizes and we do the rest.
Online Platform Event Service
Your auction site will be accessible for your supporters from anywhere in the world before and during the event. On the night, guests can easily browse the event information, pledge options and lot items, as well as bid easily using their mobile and/or tablets provided. Registration, bidding, notifications and payment processing are all intuitive, swift and effective.
We work with you to design and build a customised platform that reflects your charity branding and the calibre of your event.
- We create and populate the site for you (including your donated items)
- Stylish and customisable auction platform
- Automated payment processing
- Auction Manager, Technician and Support Staff
- Branded QR code table signs for easy access
- Item QR codes and poster pages to enhance the display
- Guaranteed charity profit on supplied lot items - always a minimum 15%
Classic Brochure & Bid Slip Event Service
Our ‘classic’ silent auction features ‘sealed bidding’, whereby guests simply write their highest bid for an item on our unique Bid Slips. With little or, sometimes, NO cost involved, our classic brochure & bid slip auction is often the most profitable option for many charity events.
Auction prizes are listed in our stylish brochures, or you can upgrade to our premium event programmes.
Brochure and bid slip auctions are ideal at venues with limited Wi-Fi, poor mobile signal, or no screens available, as well as for attendees who might prefer a simpler, tech-free experience.
- Design and print of auction brochures (your donated items included)
- Bidding on our unique 'bid slips'
- Sealed bidding allows for multiple sale lots
- Payment processing on our Zettle terminals
- Auction Manager and Support Staff
- Impressive auction display of framed art and memorabilia
- Printing of lot numbers and poster pages to enhance the display
- Guaranteed charity profit on our items - always a minimum of 15%