Live Auctions

Live auctions spark excitement among guests as an auctioneer calls out the highest bids, use Givergy to streamline the experience.

Overview

With the aura of the auctioneer and the crowd looking on, live auctions are a great way to raise money.

Our award-winning live auction software supports the auctioneer by displaying upcoming items to build anticipation as well as real-time recording of the bids to track the results and facilitate smooth payment collection.

Our team of expert auctioneers are happy to guide you along the way to ensure your fundraising event is a success!

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Key Features

Display Items

Display upcoming auction items to build anticipation!

Live leaderboards

Live leaderboards on screens at a fundraiser appeal drive more excitement, encouraging friendly competition, and inspiring others to bid.

Centralized system

Gather all data into one centralized place and relay the total results alongside the other fundraising activities.

Expert support

Our expert support before, during, and after a fundraiser is imperative for auctioneers ensuring a seamless experience and maximising fundraising success.

FAQ

Hire an experienced auctioneer. It’s worth it! They play a huge role in keeping the live auction moving to help you raise more.

Limit the number of auction items between 3 and 5 to keep your audience interested.

An experienced auctioneer will be able to gauge the room to determine where to start the bidding. The last thing you want is to drop below the start bid because it was too high. As a general rule, we say 50% of the price you want it to go for – with big increments.

We’ve used the Givergy auction tool for our last three Galas and continue to find great value in the tool, as well as wonderful support from the Givergy team. The system is super easy to use from the backend, and our guests love the ease as well as competitive nature of the tool.

Hallie McClelland, Director of Advancement

Kingsway College School

I was really pleased with the system and as a new user, I could not have asked for a better experience or more support. Really happy overall from an event management perspective!

Steffani Biffin - Special Events & Projects Manager

The Dream Factory

Better fundraising, right now!

Create an online campaign straight away or speak with one of our fundraising experts about your event or any other fundraising need.

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