Setting up a new auction takes just a few minutes. Here's how.

Create the auction

1. Go to Fundraising > Auctions in the left sidebar.
2. Click Add A New Auction. Argenta creates the auction and opens the Auction Workspace on the Auction Details tab.

Fill in the required details

These fields are marked with an orange asterisk:

• Auction's Current Status
• Auction Title (up to 140 characters)
• Start Date and Start Time, when bidding opens
• End Date and End Time, when bidding closes

Add any optional details

• Auction Type and Category to classify it
• Fundraising Goal and Target Budget
• Auction Coordinator (a team member)
• A webinar link, if you are hosting an online auction
• Chapter, Division, and Department (political teams also see District and Precinct)

Click Save All Changes & Continue to save and keep working, or Save All Changes & Exit when you are done.

Finish setting up your auction

Use the workspace tabs to build out the rest:

• Auction Items: add the items up for bid.
• Connections: link the auction to a campaign and an event.
• Public Form Design: design the public bidding page with a banner image and an intro description.
• Sponsorships: record your sponsors.

When you are ready to go live, turn on Make Auction Public on the Auction Details tab.