# BIDAID

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/suppliers/bidaid/
- Published: 2024-10-01T01:01:00+01:00
- Author: Howard Lake

**BIDAID is an internationally recognised online silent auction platform, dedicated
to enhancing charity fundraising events with bespoke memorabilia and cutting-edge
technology solutions. **

Offering seamless virtual, hybrid, and live auction experiences, BIDAID’s cloud-
based software is accessible from any smartphone or tablet, ensuring maximum engagement
from participants, no matter their location. Specially designed for charity events,
BIDAID has helped raise millions for charities and non-profit organisations across
the globe, delivering unparalleled fundraising results while creating a smooth and
engaging experience for all involved.

## Introducing ‘Super 7’ – A Suite of Interactive Fundraising Tools

Central to BIDAID’s success is its exclusive ‘Super 7’ suite of interactive fundraising
tools, which combine auction dynamics, gamification, and pledging features. These
innovative tools are crafted to captivate guests, ensuring full engagement and, 
ultimately, maximising revenue generation for charitable causes.

![Sample auction page from Bidaid featuring a Tom Hanks signed print of Woody from
Tom Story](https://wfay6x.infiniteuploads.cloud/2024/09/bid-aid-place-a-bid-mobile-
example-tom-hanks-print.png)

Sample auction item on Bidaid.

### Key Features of the BIDAID Auction Platform

 * **Silent Auction Lots:** The silent auction feature drives higher bids by allowing
   participants only one opportunity to submit their best bid. This encourages guests
   to bid generously at [silent auctions](http://bidaid.com), knowing they have 
   just one chance to win highly desirable items.
 * **Auction Lots:** For a more traditional auction experience, BIDAID’s live bidding
   system offers real-time notifications and leaderboard updates, generating excitement
   as participants outbid each other, ensuring continuous engagement throughout 
   the event.
 * **Buy It Now:** The ‘Buy It Now’ option allows guests to purchase specific items
   or charity merchandise instantly, making it the perfect solution for selling 
   multiple units of the same item during an event, with immediate results.
 * **Prize Draw:** A timeless fundraising option, the prize draw generates broad
   interest and excitement while delivering significant returns. It’s a versatile
   and iconic tool that consistently attracts bidders, making it a powerful addition
   to any charity event.
 * **Exclusive UWIN Prize Draw:** BIDAID’s ‘UWIN’ prize draw provides an exclusive
   opportunity to raise additional funds. Through this feature, guests can participate
   in raffles for high-value, limited-edition prizes, further boosting fundraising
   efforts.
 * **Live Donations:** The ‘Pledge Button’ allows donors to make contributions at
   any point during the event. Event organisers can set specific donation amounts,
   or guests can make custom donations, providing flexibility for supporters to 
   give as much as they wish.
 * **Sponsor Integration:** BIDAID also offers the opportunity to feature sponsor
   logos and profiles within the platform, giving sponsors valuable visibility throughout
   the event. Moreover, BIDAID’s own network of sponsors provides additional revenue-
   generating opportunities, further enhancing event success.

Having already helped raise millions for charitable organisations worldwide, BIDAID’s
robust platform offers everything needed for a successful and enjoyable fundraising
event. From its interactive tools to its aesthetically designed interface, BIDAID
ensures a seamless experience for both organisers and participants, driving extraordinary
results for charities and non-profits alike.