# How do you get more parents to participate in your school auction?

Participation is everything. A silent auction with 40% of attendees bidding outperforms one with 80% attendance and low engagement every time.

A few things that move the needle: mobile bidding so guests don't have to find a bid sheet, early item previews sent via email, and a live leaderboard that creates friendly competition.

What has worked at your school to drive more bids and donations?

##### Post Metadata
- Posted at: 5 months ago
- Author title: CEO and Founder @ HelloFund, Inc. | Helping Nonprofits Raise $46M+ with High-Touch Fundraising Technology
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## Comments
### Comment 1

Three things we've seen move the needle consistently: mobile bidding so there's no hunting for bid sheets, item preview emails sent a few days before the event, and outbid notifications that pull guests back into the auction throughout the night. HelloFund includes all of these. Engagement goes up when bidding is frictionless.

##### Comment Metadata
- Posted at: 5 months ago
- Author title: CEO and Founder @ HelloFund, Inc. | Helping Nonprofits Raise $46M+ with High-Touch Fundraising Technology




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