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Spring Gala Fundraiser

May 1-8, 2023 (Currently Active)

Live Now
5 Days Remaining
Current Total
$24,500
49% of goal
Active Bidders
128
+15 in last hour
Items with Bids
42
84% of items
Avg. Bid Amount
$156
+$18 since yesterday

Bids Per Hour

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Current Hot Items

ItemCurrent BidBidsStatusTime Left
Luxury Weekend Getaway
Beachfront Resort
$2,450
+$250 from last bid
24
12 bidders
Active2d 4h 35m
VIP Concert Experience
Backstage Pass
$1,850
+$150 from last bid
18
9 bidders
Active5d 12h 20m
Private Chef Experience
5-Course Dinner
$1,200
+$100 from last bid
15
8 bidders
Active3d 8h 15m

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Auction Management

Everything you need to create, manage, and run successful auctions

CA

Auction Manager

CATEGORIES
Travel
Experiences
Art & Collectibles
Luxury Weekend Getaway

Luxury Weekend Getaway

Travel
Starting bid: $750
Ends in 2 days
12 bids
Private Chef Experience

Private Chef Experience

Experience
Starting bid: $500
Ends in 3 days
8 bids
Original Artwork

Original Artwork

Art
Starting bid: $350
Ends in 5 days
5 bids
Featured
VIP Concert Package

VIP Concert Package

Experience
Current bid: $1,200
Ends in 1 day
18 bids

Streamlined Item Management

Easily organize, categorize, and track all your auction items

Item management

Easily add, categorize, and manage auction items

Catalog builder

Create beautiful item catalogs with custom branding

Starting bids & increments

Set custom bid increments and starting prices

Reserve prices

Set minimum acceptable bids for your items

Buy now options

Allow immediate purchases for select items

Multiple auction types

Support for silent, live, and online auctions

Multi-item lots

Group related items together into packages

Item scheduling

Control when items become available for bidding

Custom categories

Organize items into browsable categories

Item image galleries

Multiple high-quality images per item

Bid tracking

Real-time monitoring of all auction activity

Bid sheets

Digital and printable bid sheets for hybrid events

Mobile Experience

Seamless bidding and event management from any device

9:41
4G

Spring Gala Auction

Ends in 2 days, 4 hours

1
Luxury Vacation Package
Luxury Vacation Package
5-star beachfront resort
Current Bid
$1250
Minimum next bid: $1350
12 bidders
Starting bid: $1,000
Goal: $2,500

Mobile bidding

Intuitive bidding interface optimized for smartphones

Real-time notifications

Instant alerts for outbids and auction updates

Text bidding

Place bids via text message for maximum accessibility

Watch lists

Monitor favorite items without placing bids

Mobile check-in

Streamlined event registration via mobile devices

Mobile checkout

Complete payments directly from smartphones

QR code integration

Quick access to specific items or information

Offline functionality

Core features work without constant connectivity

Admin mobile app

Manage your event on the go from any device

Mobile donation tools

Make giving simple from any device

Mobile ticketing

Digital tickets and check-in via smartphone

Mobile reporting

Access key metrics and reports from anywhere

Donor Management

Build stronger relationships and increase lifetime donor value

Donor Management

128 donors • 42 new this month
Sort by:
Sarah Johnson

Sarah Johnson

Donor since 2018
sarah.j@example.com
(555) 123-4567
Last Donation
$2,500
Total Donated
$12,750
Board MemberEvent Committee
Michael Chen

Michael Chen

Donor since 2020
michael.c@example.com
(555) 987-6543
Last Donation
$750
Total Donated
$3,250
Annual GalaGolf Tournament
Aisha Williams

Aisha Williams

Donor since 2019
aisha.w@example.com
(555) 456-7890
Last Donation
$1,200
Total Donated
$5,800
Corporate PartnerSilent Auction
Robert Martinez

Robert Martinez

New
Donor since 2021
robert.m@example.com
(555) 234-5678
Last Donation
$500
Total Donated
$1,500
New DonorOnline Auction
Priya Patel

Priya Patel

Donor since 2017
priya.p@example.com
(555) 876-5432
Last Donation
$1,800
Total Donated
$9,200
Major DonorGala Committee
James Wilson

James Wilson

New
Donor since 2022
james.w@example.com
(555) 345-6789
Last Donation
$350
Total Donated
$850
First-time DonorWine Tasting

Donor profiles

Comprehensive records of donor history and preferences

Contact management

Organize and segment your donor database

Giving history

Track all donations, bids, and purchases

Custom fields

Tailor donor records to your organization's needs

Donor communications

Send targeted messages to specific donor segments

Donor recognition

Acknowledge and celebrate donor contributions

Donor portal

Self-service access to giving history and receipts

Relationship tracking

Map connections between donors and organizations

Wealth screening

Identify high-capacity donors in your database

Recurring giving

Set up and manage recurring donation programs

Pledge tracking

Monitor and follow up on outstanding pledges

Donor segmentation

Group donors by giving level, interests, or behavior

Analytics & Reporting

Data-driven insights to optimize your fundraising strategy

Analytics & Reporting

Spring Gala Fundraiser•
Last 30 days
Total Raised
$24,580
+12.5%of $50,000
Donors
128
+8.2%
42 new this month
Average Donation
$192
+4.3%
$184 last month

Revenue by Source

$24.5kTotal Revenue
Auction Items
$14,75060%
Direct Donations
$7,35030%
Ticket Sales
$2,48010%

Daily Revenue

Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
$5k
$4k
$3k
$2k
$1k
$0

Saved Reports

Monthly Fundraising Summary
Last run: May 1, 2023
Automated
Monthly
Donor Retention Analysis
Last run: May 3, 2023
Custom
Weekly
Item Performance Report
Last run: Apr 28, 2023
Custom
On demand
Year-over-Year Comparison
Last run: Apr 1, 2023
Automated
Quarterly
Donor Segmentation Analysis
Last run: May 1, 2023
Custom
Monthly
Donor Retention Rate
78%
+5% from last year
Avg. Items Per Donor
2.4
+0.3 from last event
ROI
12.5x
+1.2x from last event
Conversion Rate
42%
+3% from last event

Real-time dashboards

Monitor live auction performance and trends

Custom reports

Build reports tailored to your organization's needs

Revenue analytics

Track fundraising performance across all channels

Donor insights

Analyze giving patterns and donor behavior

Item performance

Identify your most popular and profitable items

Year-over-year comparisons

Track growth and trends over time

Goal tracking

Set and monitor progress toward fundraising goals

Export capabilities

Download data in multiple formats (CSV, Excel, PDF)

Scheduled reports

Automate report delivery to key stakeholders

Visualization tools

Charts and graphs that make data easy to understand

Donor retention metrics

Track and improve donor retention rates

ROI calculations

Measure the return on your fundraising investments

Event Planning

Tools to streamline event organization and execution

Spring Gala Fundraiser

May 15, 2023•
42 days remaining

Event Tasks

24
Finalize venue contract
Review and sign the contract with Grand Ballroom for the Spring Gala event.
Apr 10, 2023
Venue+1
High
JD
Create auction item catalog
Design and prepare the digital and print catalog for all auction items.
Apr 15, 2023
Marketing+1
Medium
AS
Send invitations to VIP donors
Prepare and send personalized invitations to our top-tier donors.
Mar 30, 2023
Donors+1
High
MK
Coordinate volunteer schedule
Create shifts and assign volunteers for the event day.
Apr 25, 2023
Volunteers+1
Medium
TW
Secure auction technology
Set up and test the mobile bidding platform for the event.
Apr 20, 2023
Technology+1
High
JD
Arrange catering services
Finalize menu, headcount, and special dietary requirements with caterer.
Apr 18, 2023
Food+1
Medium
AS
Create event program
Design and print the event program with schedule, speakers, and acknowledgments.
May 1, 2023
Marketing+1
Low
TW

Task Details

Select a task to view its details and make updates

JD
AS
MK
TW
+3
8 team members
Last updated: 2 hours ago•View Event Timeline

Event scheduling

Plan and manage event timelines and logistics

Task management

Assign and track responsibilities for team members

Invitation management

Send and track electronic invitations

Ticketing

Sell and manage event tickets with custom pricing

Seating arrangements

Create and manage table assignments and seating plans

Event check-in

Streamline guest arrival with digital check-in tools

Event templates

Save time with reusable event formats and settings

Event websites

Create custom event sites with registration and information

Schedule management

Plan and communicate event timelines and activities

Staff coordination

Manage volunteer and staff assignments and schedules

Vendor management

Track external service providers and contracts

Event budgeting

Plan and monitor event expenses and revenue

Marketing & Outreach

Promote your events and engage your community

Marketing Hub

FILTER BY
Email
Scheduled

Spring Gala Announcement

May 1, 2023
Email
Draft

Early Bird Ticket Offer

Not scheduled
Social
Sent

Featured Items Preview

Apr 15, 2023
245 opens • 68 clicks
Email
Sent

Last Year's Impact

Apr 10, 2023
412 opens • 156 clicks
Email
Sent

Donor Appreciation

Mar 28, 2023
389 opens • 127 clicks
Social
Sent

Volunteer Recruitment

Mar 15, 2023
523 opens • 211 clicks
Email
Sent

Auction Item Donations

Mar 5, 2023
356 opens • 98 clicks

Spring Gala Announcement

Email CampaignScheduledCreated Apr 28, 2023

Audience

Past Donors & Attendees
1,245 recipients

Schedule

May 1, 2023
9:00 AM (Local time)

Performance

Not sent yet
Scheduled for future delivery
Email PreviewMobile Optimized
CA
Charity Auctions
noreply@charityauctions.org
Spring Gala Banner

Join Us for Our Spring Gala!

Dear [First Name],

We're excited to announce our annual Spring Gala fundraiser, taking place on June 15th at the Grand Ballroom. This year's event promises to be our most exciting yet!

Event Details:

  • • Date: June 15, 2023
  • • Time: 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  • • Location: The Grand Ballroom
  • • Attire: Formal

This year's auction features exclusive items including luxury vacations, fine dining experiences, and one-of-a-kind memorabilia. All proceeds support our community programs.

We hope to see you there!

Warm regards,
The Charity Auctions Team

Social Media Integration

Facebook
Connected
1,245 followers
32
8
12
Instagram
Connected
876 followers
45
0
7
Twitter
Connected
654 followers
18
5
3

Email marketing

Send professional email campaigns to promote auctions

Social media integration

Share auction items and events across platforms

SMS messaging

Reach bidders with timely text updates and reminders

Custom branding

Apply your organization's brand to all materials

Landing pages

Create dedicated pages for specific campaigns

Automated reminders

Schedule notifications before, during, and after events

Marketing templates

Ready-to-use designs for common marketing needs

QR codes

Generate codes that link directly to your auction

Promotional tools

Special offers, early access, and VIP promotions

Referral tracking

Monitor how bidders discover your auction

Campaign tracking

Measure the effectiveness of marketing efforts

Media library

Organize and reuse images and marketing assets

Payment Processing

Secure and seamless financial transactions

Payment Processing

Spring Gala Fundraiser • May 1-8, 2023
Total Processed
$24,580.00
+12.5%
Transactions
128
+8.2%
Avg. Transaction
$192.03
+4.1%
Pending
$1,250.00
5 transactions
TransactionDateAmountStatusMethodActions
Sarah Johnson
sarah.j@example.com
May 5, 2023
2:34 PM
$1,250.00
Completed
Visa •••• 4242
Michael Chen
michael.c@example.com
May 5, 2023
1:15 PM
$750.00
Completed
Apple Pay
Aisha Williams
aisha.w@example.com
May 4, 2023
7:42 PM
$2,000.00
Completed
ACH Transfer
Robert Martinez
robert.m@example.com
May 4, 2023
5:18 PM
$500.00
Pending
Mastercard •••• 5678
Priya Patel
priya.p@example.com
May 3, 2023
3:27 PM
$1,800.00
Completed
Amex •••• 7890
James Wilson
james.w@example.com
May 3, 2023
11:05 AM
$350.00
Refunded
Google Pay

Transaction Details

Transaction ID
#TXN-2023-8742
Completed
Amount
$1,250.00
Date
May 5, 2023
Time
2:34 PM
Customer
Sarah Johnson
sarah.j@example.com
Payment Method
Visa •••• 4242
Expires 05/25
Items
Luxury Weekend Getaway
$1,250.00
Auction Item #A-2023-156
Subtotal
$1,250.00
Processing Fee
$0.00
Total
$1,250.00

Multiple payment methods

Credit card, bank transfer, digital wallets, and more

Secure payment storage

PCI-compliant handling of payment information

Automated receipts

Instant confirmation of all transactions

Split payments

Allow bidders to divide payments across methods

Payment plans

Offer installment options for larger purchases

Tax receipts

Automatic generation of tax-deductible receipts

Currency support

Process payments in multiple currencies

Refund management

Process returns and adjustments when needed

Payment reporting

Comprehensive financial reports and reconciliation

Express checkout

Streamlined payment process for returning bidders

Fund allocation

Direct payments to specific programs or funds

Fee management

Flexible options for handling processing fees

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Spring Gala 2025

Live auction in progress

Live Now
Total Raised
$86,750
+24% from goal
Active Bidders
128
42 new today

Top Items

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Luxury Weekend
18 bids
$3,200
VIP Concert
12 bids
$1,850