AUCTIONS AND RAFFLES

Effortless Auctions, Exceptional Fundraising

BetterUnite was built for auctions and raffles. Our powerful tools allow for engaging silent auctions, impactful paddle-raise opportunities, lively raffles, and easy in-person auction management.  

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Want your guests to have the most seamless auction experience?

From easy registration to customized communications to a personal bidding experience, BetterUnite’s auction functionality is unparalleled. 

AUCTION AND RAFFLE SOLUTIONS

Host an Unforgettable Fundraising Experience

Unleash the power of our reliable, user-friendly, and cutting-edge auction & fundraising technology to impress your guests and streamline your efforts.  

Effortless, Engaging Mobile Bidding

BetterUnite’s intuitive mobile bidding brings convenience and accessibility to your auctions and guest experience. 

  • Personal guest bidding link requiring no app or password 
  • Unlimited items with images, videos, QR codes, and categories 
  • Allow max bids, auto bids, and credit card preauthorization 

Seamless Live Auctions & Paddle Raise

Keep your event fundraising all in one place and give guests a holistic view of their support. With BetterUnite’s Quick Add feature, you can: 

  • Seamlessly add live auction bids to your guest carts 
  • Immediately reflect live auction and paddle raise bids on your thermometer 
  • Allow paddle-raise participation straight from guest links for those who couldn’t attend 

Delightful Raffles & Event Offers

Diversify your event fundraising with raffles and items for sale. In BetterUnite’s event module, your options abound. 

  • Customize raffle tickets, bundles, and prizes 
  • Allow ticket allocation to multiple prizes or just one 
  • Access our random drawing generator to choose a winner 

Automated Communications & Easy Check Out

BetterUnite’s holistic platform allows you to manage your event from beginning to end. 

  • Automated & customizable confirmation emails and reminders 
  • Automated winning bidder communications and fair market value 
  • Easily award to the highest bidder and bulk check-out winners 
SOLUTION SUITE

Multiple use cases. Multiple solutions. 

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Online Auctions

Host silent auctions for your supporters with ease. Build customized auction pages with unlimited items, showcasing up to 10 images and short videos per item. Provide a personal guest bidding link where guests can preauthorize credit cards and favorite items and bid against each other with outbid notifications.

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In-Person Live & Silent Auctions

Accent your in-person event with a silent auction or live auction and paddle raise! Seamlessly integrate your auction experience after guests purchase tickets with a personal guest link where they can bid on silent auction items, view upcoming live auction items, and give to your paddle raise, virtually or in person. Custom QR codes and print cards allow you to market individual items and quickly scan them to bid.

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Online or In-Person Raffles

With our customizable raffle features, you can effortlessly host an online-only or in-person raffle. Build ticket bundles and add multiple prizes with photos for guests to salivate over. Use our integration to add a consignment trip as a Golden Ticket item or your raffle prizes for an exciting fundraising opportunity. BetterUnite’s random drawing generator allows you to choose a winner or multiple winners seamlessly!

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Complete Event Management

Fully customize your embeddable event landing page in BetterUnite and use the complete system to sell tickets & sponsorships, host auctions & raffles, sell t-shirts or a wine pull, manage guest seating with our drag-and-drop table management tool, and check guests in on a desktop, phone, or tablet. Allow pledges, offline payments, and bulk check out to close the night down when ready.

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Multiple Payment Options

With BetterUnite, payment options are flexible and easy for your guests. Guests can pay online immediately, whether with a credit card, ACH bank account, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Paypal, or Venmo. But it doesn’t stop there! With unlimited offline transactions, you can also easily log checks, cash, or in-kind payments. Want to send an invoice? No problem. DAF or stock gifts? You can do that too!

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Dedicated Support

At BetterUnite, you always receive free onboarding, data migration, and account management help. We believe software companies should provide proper support - at no extra cost. If you want to take it a step further with in-person event staffing or remote phone support, we can also help there!

Don't just raise money — create lasting memories.

BetterUnite goes beyond features. We provide a user-friendly platform that fosters excitement and creates a memorable fundraising event for both donors and organizers. Turn every auction into a success and leave a lasting impact on your cause. 

FAQ'S

Answers to the most common Auction and Raffle questions:

Can I bundle items together to create exclusive auction packages?

Absolutely! BetterUnite allows you to bundle multiple items into exclusive auction packages, enhancing bidder excitement and boosting revenue potential. 

Can the platform handle hybrid auctions with both in-person and online participants?

Yes, BetterUnite seamlessly supports hybrid auctions, enabling in-person and online participants to bid in real-time. Our platform integrates live streaming directly into the guest experience, ensuring everyone stays engaged and connected. 

Can I add custom branding to my auction pages and materials?

Of course! Our auction pages are fully customizable, so any branding, logos, colors, etc., can easily be incorporated into these pages. 

Can I use QR codes and Print cards to promote specific auction items?

Yes, BetterUnite makes generating QR codes and print cards simple, helping you highlight and promote specific auction items effortlessly. 

Can I create Auction Consignment items?

Yes, BetterUnite seamlessly integrates with CharityACE, enabling you to incorporate premium auction items into your events without any upfront costs. This partnership lets you select and import consignment items directly into your auction, enhancing its appeal and potential revenue. 

Nonprofits love us. Like, a lot. 

  • "We are so happy to have used BetterUnite for our gala. Their all-inclusive platform allowed for seamless registration, livestream viewing and auction bidding, all while amplifying our fundraising goal and organization mission."

    Anna Prvenzano WELL AWARE

  • "We will be BetterUnite clients for the foreseeable future because they are always just there when we need them. They listen, they answer questions, they've even created functionality when we presented a problem we were having. No one does that!”

    Adrienne Santaluria DALLAS 24 HOUR CLUB

  • “We switched from Event.Gives to BetterUnite because it was easier to set up and we could talk to a real person when we needed to. BetterUnite also works on all web browsers equally well and had a better guest experience for our donors. Not to mention it's been a more cost-effective solution for us.”

    Jolie Cady CENTER FOR CHILD PROTECTION

  • “We far surpassed our goal, which was a bit ambitious in the first place. We are so grateful to BetterUnite and their support team's generosity and involvement.”

    Sarah Nininger ACTION IN AFRICA
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