Testimonials

“This year’s auction was one of our best ever thanks to Bidpal! Despite having only a short time to work with Bidpal before the event, we were well prepared and confident. We are thrilled by how much our guests enjoyed using the devices and our silent auction revenue numbers increased by 98%! Before, during and after the event, the services provided by Bidpal was professional, friendly and much-appreciated. Thank you!”
Sarah Graham Motsinger, Assistant Director of Development, Durham Academy

“Having BidPal omnipresent increased the time that people were exposed to and interacting with the auction, probably by tenfold! In the past, people had to make a choice: “Do I want to bid on an auction item, watch the program, chat with my friends, or get a drink?” With BidPal, they don’t have to make that choice. This was the first time we’ve sold every single auction item, and BidPal made it so easy for our guests to donate to the cause.”
David Broussard, Grants and Research Officer, WellStar Foundation

“Using BidPal for the first time was such an unknown…we had high expectations that were simply blown out of the water! Countless people that I talked to during cocktails stopped mid-sentence to say, “Hey! I was just outbid!” And in most cases before they even finished talking they hit the ‘Bid’ button to bid again… BidPal drove our silent auction performance to a new level!”
Ken Brissa, Executive Director, JDRF Desert Southwest Chapter

“Collegiate School’s silent auction revenue almost doubled using BidPal and we exceeded our goals! BidPal made bidding fun, social, and extra easy as guests were able to place bids remotely and receive alerts when they were outbid. Our first year with BidPal was a great success! Guests absolutely loved the technology, and we can’t wait to use BidPal again next year.”
Margaret Pace, Winter Party & Auction Coordinator, Collegiate School

“I cannot begin to tell you how simple and straightforward BidPal’s payment processing solution was for us at our annual school gala. Registration and checkout were faster than ever before… and guests were amazed at the ability to hit the express button on the BidPal device at auction end.  The ability for the guest to email themselves a receipt is fantastic too! Our staff was blown away at the auction end wrap-up. Overall, BidPal exceeded our expectations and brought a whole new level of fun and excitement to St. Apollinaris this year. Thank you, BidPal!”
Jennifer Renner, Annual Gala Co-Chair, St. Apollinaris Catholic School

“We knew that we wanted to up the ante at this year’s auction. BidPal was a fun new technology for our guests that was a perfect match with our unique Pebble Beach venue. We ramped up our bidding which dramatically increased our revenue. Our entire BidPal experience – from signing the contract to the end of our big event – was great!”
Donna Ferraro, CEO/President, Boys & Girls Clubs of Monterey County

“The decision to use BidPal was made because of the comprehensive capabilities of the software and its ability to provide our guests with a better auction experience than paper bid sheets. It was amazing to see the level of excitement and engagement in the silent auction during our event. The benefits of working with BidPal and their staff were incredible throughout the process. The pre-event advice and feedback was great. Onsite, I felt like our BidPal event manager was part of our staff, and the instant reporting capabilities were invaluable. This allowed us to have an incredibly smooth and hassle free checkout process. We raised 30% more using BidPal than by using a paper bidding system. The value that BidPal offers to the entire auction process – from organizing items to post auction follow up – is worth the investment.”
Mike Stone, Director of Training, Big Brothers Big Sisters and the Maryland Mentoring Partnership

“BidPal created a lot of excitement at our event and the team was readily available throughout the evening. It was a fun tool for guests and generated a lot of buzz at the event. Although the onsite BidPal event manager and I got stuck in an elevator for 20 minutes, I was able to continue bidding on my items. She was even able to give me real-time updates on our event proceeds in the elevator…talk about maximizing your time! BidPal significantly increased revenue from last year with more bidding than ever before during dinner.”
Jennifer Johnson, Director of Development, Charlotte Catholic High School Foundation

“The BidPal implementation process was very streamlined. We were provided with a workable timeline that included frequent contact and technical support from our BidPal event consultant to ensure a successful fundraiser. The guests were thrilled with the technology and the onsite BidPal staff was supportive and professional throughout the evening.”
Maureen Suzio, Board of Directors VP, Meriden YMCA

“Oaks Christian School is ecstatic about the benefits of adding BidPal to our auction. Not only did our bidding increase by about 20%, but our guests also loved the technology! With over 1,000 in attendance, one of the unexpected positive outcomes was the speed of check out at the end of the evening. BidPal will be part of our event for years to come!!”

James Campbell, Development Director, Oaks Christian School, California

“BidPal helped us have a seamless silent auction and our guests loved being able to bid throughout the entire evening. It was such a pleasure working with the BidPal team and we have already signed on again for next year!”
Amanda Glatzel, Director of Annual Giving & Special Events, Convent of the Sacred Heart

“This year’s Jubilee Gala was the best ever! I think a lot of the gala’s success was due to BidPal and the energy it created at the event. Using BidPal is one of the best decisions we’ve made in the 22 years of holding the Jubilee Gala. BidPal is a no-brainer for next year’s event.”
Maria Payne, Executive Director, Jubilee Support Alliance

“Our guests had fun using BidPal and loved being able to continue bidding while enjoying dinner with their friends. We raised more money than ever before with our silent auction and for the first time offered a ‘Fund a Need’ option at the end of the program that was very successful!”
Dana Curish, Executive Director, Susan G. Komen for the Cure

“We were thrilled to be the first in the D.C. area to use BidPal, and it performed beautifully! We particularly loved the Scoreboard, which kept us apprised of how much was being raised. Our crowd loved it, and the system drove almost three times more bids than our previous events.”
Allison Coles, State Director, Best Buddies Virginia

“Working with BidPal was fantastic! They made our auction accessible, generated great enthusiasm from our parent body and we raised more than we anticipated. Our guests were still talking about the devices weeks after the event. We look forward to working with BidPal again.”
Tara M. Ruotolo, Director of Development, The Buckley School

“Our guests loved BidPal! It allowed participants to continually update their bids, even while seated during the mission-based program. The increased revenues were, without a doubt, directly related to us using BidPal.”
Gina Farrar, Donor Relations Manager, National Multiple Sclerosis Society

“BidPal’s back-end reporting is a dream for any of those experiencing the nightmare of having to crunch numbers with a boatload of people the night of your event… in an instant you have all the numbers at your fingertips. The after-event reporting is a breeze, providing all the analytical reports you could ever imagine, providing valuable bidder behavior insight that you would not get otherwise.”
Linda S. Powers, Distinguished Events Specialist, American Cancer Society

“BidPal is at the forefront of event auction technology, and provides invaluable auction services. Our guests loved having the freedom to enjoy our party while being constantly connected to the auction. We could not be happier with our experience, especially acknowledging that we generously exceeded our auction revenue goal!”
Lori Davidson, Director of Event Management, Steppenwolf Theatre Company

“BidPal is an exceptional product and so easy to present to our clients. The touch screen technology is intuitive for participants and the results are in the money raised. What a way to make an impact! After our first experience, we are confidently recommending BidPal to all of our non-profit clients. We believe in both the product and the highly professional (and friendly) team that executes the details. You must try this!”;
Liz Glover Wilson, CMP, CSEP, President, Elizabeth Rose Consulting

“We were originally skeptical about integrating BidPal auction technology into our biennial event, in part because we had 1,500 attendees in a 20,000+ square foot temporary tent located on a golf course, but they proved they had the know how to get the job done and provided our guests with a wonderful experience. We blew away our revenue goal and now I’d highly recommend BidPal to anyone considering their services!”
Marcus Fischer, Sales Director, LPGA

Bidpal was the best investment we have ever made. It was exciting and fun –and easy to use. The knowledge and expertise of the Bidpal team was terrific…helping us to maximize every opportunity to raise money before, during and after the auction evening. The follow up reporting is truly PRICELESS!! Our event consisted of guests of all ages – from early twenties to late 80′s- and EVERYONE raved about it. I would never have another auction without BIDPAL!!”
Megan Baughman, Board Member, Women’s Care Center

“BidPal really blew us away! Not only is it great technology with outstanding execution, but we were astounded with the results. While we expected an increase from past years, BidPal contributed to more than doubling what we had raised during previous years’ events – and that was just in the silent auction! Cash donations made via the BidPals added even more. We’ve already reserved our date for next year!”
Chris Brelage, Business Development Director, Youthlinks

“I never even went through the item area and still spent more than $500, bidding from my table!”
Todd Rokita, Secretary of State, State of Indiana

“We raised over 86% more money than anticipated, helping to make this a record event for the charity… The best of both worlds – more money raised, with less effort!”
Michael J. Mascari, Chairman, Handi-Capable Hands

“We were able to more than pay for our use of BidPal by encouraging sponsors to contribute to our last minute push for donations and in return, these sponsors were highlighted on the BidPal device. We got this done in less than one week!”
Beth Karnes, Mental Health America