Have you ever been to an event whereby a silent auction was taking place, and despite looking at the brochure, not really understood how it works? Or seen other charities using them, but it is not something you have tried yet? Let us explain more…
As a leading Charity Fundraising, Event Management and Sports and Entertainment Hospitality company, Impulse Decisions help generate millions each year for charity by providing bespoke fundraising services, online auction technology and specialise in bespoke corporate hospitality and experience packages. We have raised over £9.5m for charities between 2021 – 2024 and can support you through the entire process from start to finish and on the night of the event.
“We were skeptical and ignorant of silent auctions before meeting Impulse Decisions- They completely changed our perception and we highly recommend them.”
Silent auctions explained…
A Silent Auction is an easy way to raise additional funds at a charity event and at Impulse Decisions, we provide a fully managed Silent Auction service completely free of charge.
How does it work?
The traditional sealed bid approach using brochures will minimise the impact on events and maximise the funds raised from the silent auction.
We design and print a Silent Auction brochure for guests (one per person) filled with a range of our amazing auction prizes. On the day of the event, we bring items to create a showcase display and place a brochure on every seat for when guests join their tables. We then deliver a streamline service to generate as much money as possible for chosen charities.
The display always attracts a lot of attention, and acts as a magnet to gain interest in the items that are available, and also provides our representatives on the night the opportunity to talk to the guests about the auction.
“We exceeded our target! And it was fairly hassle free from our side – the team take care of a lot”.
What type of events can you do this at?
We can bring the auction directly to events ranging from…
- Awards ceremonies
- Auctions within hospitality events
- Charity balls
- Corporate annual dinners across industries from technology to steel
- Sporting events such as high-profile golf days or Grand Prix’s
The possibilities are limitless, and we can tailor our services and auction prizes to suit any type of event!
“Thank you Impulse. The sports club take all the profits from the game despite it being a cricket run event and it is very difficult for the cricket section to raise funds during the game. To have raised £2.5k during the event was over and beyond what we thought so I can’t thank you enough and we will definitely be using you guys again.”
How it works on the night…
A Silent Auction could not be easier to include – here is our step by step process…
- As guests arrive there will be some items displayed, giving us the opportunity to introduce the silent auction and generate interest from guests.
- Once seated, guests will find a brochure placed on their seats, which they can browse at their leisure throughout the night, and they will use to submit their bids.
- As guests enjoy a break between courses, members of staff will circulate the room and answer questions about our range of luxury auction lots. This allows guests to gain a further insight into what is on offer.
- As the evening runs, bidders will complete the silent auction brochures which then get collected by our staff at the end of the meal.
- Once all the brochures are in, our team inform the highest bidders that they have won, collect payment and inform them how to redeem their prize.
Our experienced team will manage the whole process from start to finish to ensure the Silent Auction runs smoothly during the event.
Does it actually work?
In 2023, Impulse Decisions provided over 540 silent auctions at a wide variety of events across the UK and internationally helping raise essential funds for numerous vital causes. With a total of £6.7 million raised between 2021- 2023 we are incredibly proud of the difference we have been able to make and are committed to helping more charities each year to achieve their fundraising targets.
Need more information? Watch our video https://youtu.be/dWOGZv4hpDE or call the team on 01423 531682
