An Auction in Argenta is a fundraising tool that lets your organization run online silent auctions, charity auctions, and bidding events to raise money.
Key Features
- Online Bidding: Supporters register and place bids through a public auction form, with a card kept on file
- Item Management: Add and organize items with photos, descriptions, values, and starting bids, and choose which items show on the public form
- Bid Tracking: Monitor every bid in real time and see the winning bidder on each item
- Financial Tracking: Track projected and actual income, expenses, and sponsorships
- Campaign and Event Links: Connect an auction to one fundraising campaign and one event for consolidated reporting
Auction Statuses
- New: Auction created but not yet set up
- Pending Approval: Awaiting approval to proceed
- In Planning: Setting up items and details
- Bidding Open: Auction is live and accepting bids
- Bidding Closed: Bidding period has ended
- Complete: Auction finished and settled
- On Hold/Canceled: Paused or cancelled
Common Use Cases
- Annual gala silent auctions
- Online-only charity auctions
- Event-based fundraising auctions
- Item donation auctions