Posts in the The Software Category

    Procuring During A Pandemic, Part 2

    Let’s talk about how procuring auction items has changed in the time of COVID-19. Read More

    10 Jun 2020

    Roger Devine

    Why We Include Multiple Events in Our annual plans

    The most common conversation I have with prospective customers surrounds one particular aspect of our product design: it’s a annual plan, which allows you to... Read More

    14 Jan 2019

    Roger Devine

    Should You Use Mobile Bidding For Your Special Appeal?

    Special Appeals (aka Paddle Raises or Fund-A-Need) are a staple of fundraising auctions. Mobile Bidding is a popular auction trend. Are they compatible? Read More

    30 May 2017

    Roger Devine

    Selecting a annual plan Level

    Last summer, we re-jiggered the feature sets for our annual plan levels, adding significant new mobile-bidding features to our Plus and Premium annual plans. We... Read More

    12 Jan 2017

    Roger Devine

    Three Big New Enhancements For All Subscribers - 11/2/2016

    Last night, we rolled out three greatly-anticipated upgrades to our software that should make your life as an auction chair easier. We’re excited about these,... Read More

    02 Nov 2016

    Roger Devine

    Introducing Contests

    Auction longevity is certainly a sign of success, but it can also lead to stagnation. After a few years of hosting the same event, your... Read More

    05 Oct 2016

    Roger Devine

    Selling Scrip Online

    We’ve been asked often by the schools who use our software how to set it up for online scrip ordering. We used to discourage this,... Read More

    24 May 2016

    Roger Devine

    Case Study: Eastern Washington University

    The second edition of our blog series Case Study comes from way out east in the great state of Washington. Laurel Hosmer, Assistant Athletic Director... Read More

    17 Dec 2015

    Miranda Hansen

    Read What Other Customers Have To Say About Us

    If you have used our software in the past 7 years (and you aren’t based in our hometown of Portland), you probably found us through... Read More

    23 Nov 2015

    Roger Devine

    Mobile Bidding 101

    No doubt about it, Mobile Bidding has been the topic of the past couple of years around here. We spent a lot of time thinking... Read More

    31 Oct 2015

    Roger Devine

    Mobile Bidding for Small Fundraising Auctions

    First of all, my apologies - this is long for a blog post. But I want to put it here, so we can engage in... Read More

    06 Sep 2014

    Roger Devine

    Maximizing Results with an Online Auction

    Online auctions may appear to be an easy, convenient way to raise money for your school or organization. But the truth is that online auctions,... Read More

    26 Nov 2013

    Roger Devine

    Auction Planning 101: getting the most out of the software

    From the moment you purchase our software, we’ll offer you opportunities to learn how to use it. However, we know that regardless of how much... Read More

    05 Nov 2013

    Roger Devine

    Many Ways to Use our Software

    We’ve developed software that will effectively support you in carrying off a successful school auction fundraiser. And… it has lots of other wonderful bells and... Read More

    11 Apr 2013

    Roger Devine

    Smoothing out Auction Night Snags

    In our last blog we talked about the most important pieces of information to have with you on Auction night. In today’s post, we’re adding... Read More

    06 Apr 2013

    Roger Devine

    Online Auctions Boost Results

    The Auction is over… but what about the leftover items? Read More

    03 Apr 2013

    Roger Devine

    Square & SchoolAuction.net, Pt. 2

    A couple of weeks ago, there was news that Square, the innovative payments processor that makes those iPhone-based card-readers one sees at coffee shops everywhere,... Read More

    29 Aug 2012

    Roger Devine

    Square & SchoolAuction.net, Pt. 1

    Square has been a disruptive force in the merchant-processing business since its emergence a couple of years ago. And since you can use just about... Read More

    17 Aug 2012

    Roger Devine

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