During registration, participants receive a handheld device pre-loaded with every auction item – item description, value, bid increments, photo, and donor information. Guests can browse the silent auction area, view items on their personal BidPal, and bid from anywhere at any time during the event. BidPal drives competition and increases your overall auction activity.
BidPal allows guests to:
- Bid from anywhere at any time
- Receive outbid alerts
- Automatically watch favorite items
- Place maximum bid amounts
- Utilize the “Buy Now” feature
- View items with no bids
- Fund a need or donate cash
- Receive instant notification of items won
The BidPal Process
BidPal representatives walk you through the entire event process - before, during and after the auction - to ensure the event goes smoothly and auction proceeds are maximized.
Pre-Event
- Comprehensive venue survey to maximize guest enjoyment
- Access to your customized myBidPal Planner website
- Training on the entry of items and photos into your myBidPal Planner (complements existing management software)
- Event consulting regarding item data, sponsorship/advertising opportunities, BP leaderboards, and auction wrap-up
- Training on volunteer needs and recommended BidPal announcements
- Ability to manage donors in your myBidPal Planner website
Day of the Event
- Set up of wireless technology
- Training of BidPal technology and registration process
- Remote monitoring of event via the BidPal Network Operations Center
- Onsite execution of BidPal leaderboards, rotating sponsor logos, and scrolling messages
- Real-time monitoring of total auction proceeds
- Real-time BidPal announcement recommendations
- Real-time reports and receipts facilitating no hassle check-outs
Post-Event Follow-up
BidPal reports not only summarize the event, but help you plan your next silent auction.
- Full Item Analysis
- Bidder Activity
- Proceeds by Category
- Fund a Need & VIP Donors
- Buy Now Items
- Items with No Bids
