Boost recurring donations this giving season with the upsell prompt!Summary
This massive release unveils a powerful new app designed to help nonprofits run engaging, high-performing fundraising events: the Soapbox Engage Auctions app.
The Auctions app brings together mobile-first bidding, real-time engagement, and seamless checkout into one unified experience. From silent auctions to live events and fully online campaigns, it enables organizations to create dynamic fundraising moments while keeping all activity connected to their CRM.
What you can do with Auctions
Mobile-first bidding experience: Supporters can browse, favorite, and bid on items effortlessly from any device with a streamlined, mobile-friendly bidding experience.
Real-time engagement: Instant bid updates and SMS/email notifications keep participants informed and engaged throughout the event.
AI-powered item recommendations: Smart suggestions help bidders discover relevant items, increasing participation and overall revenue.
All-in-one event commerce: Combine auction items, raffle tickets, fixed-price purchases, and direct donations within a single checkout experience.
Flexible event formats: Run silent, live, or fully online auctions with tools to manage bidding, payments, and logistics in real time.
Why this matters for nonprofits
Auctions are often among the most operationally complex fundraising events nonprofits manage. By combining bidding, payments, and additional revenue streams into a single platform, this release reduces operational overhead while creating a more engaging experience for supporters.
With mobile-first design, real-time updates, and integrated checkout, organizations can drive more participation, increase revenue per bidder, and deliver a smoother event experience from start to finish.
Happy Soapboxing!
Highlights
Launches a mobile-first Auctions app with real-time bidding and engagement
Combines auctions, raffles, fixed-price items, and donations into one checkout experience
Simplifies event management while increasing participation and revenue