How much more can we raise by adding a silent auction to our event?

Your golf classic or gala already has guests ready to give. A silent auction turns that goodwill into a second revenue stream. For athlete and team foundations, the crowd has seen every signed jersey and local restaurant gift card. Travel and live-event experiences, Kentucky Derby, US Open, Country Music Awards, trips to Italy or France, are new reasons to bid. And when bidding gets hot, you can sell the same package to the runner-up too.

Adding an auction costs nothing upfront. Browse over 140 experiences and reserve what fits your audience at no charge. You only pay for an experience if it sells, keep 100% over the cost, and can sell experiences multiple times if the bidding gets hot. You are not too late: items can be added the same day as your event. A recommended starting bid of 15 to 20 percent above cost puts profit into your foundation from the very first bid.

This week, look at your guest list and think about what might get them bidding: maybe a trip to the Kentucky Derby or a CMA Awards weekend. Then reach out to Giveback XP to reserve a few packages. The team will help you choose the right number for your audience size and provide marketing PDFs and email tips.

After the auction, your foundation has more funding without changing the flow of your event. Winners get certificates for experiences they’re excited about, and the travel team handles all the booking. You’ve added a new revenue line that can grow event after event.