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