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Auction Packages that Perform: What Today’s Donors Want and How to Drive Competitive Bidding
September 23, 2026

A successful nonprofit auction is more than a collection of great items. Nonprofit auction packages should be thoughtfully selected to reflect your audience, support your fundraising goals, and create momentum throughout your event. The right mix of experiences can inspire excitement, encourage competitive bidding, and ultimately increase the amount you raise.

Join fundraising professionals and auction experts for a practical conversation about the decisions behind high-performing auction portfolios. We’ll explore how donor preferences are evolving, which experiences consistently deliver strong results, and how the right mix of nonprofit auction packages can increase participation, inspire competitive bidding, and maximize fundraising revenue.

Choosing auction items isn’t just about offering luxury experiences or popular destinations. It’s about understanding what motivates your donors, balancing a variety of price points and package types, and creating an auction that appeals to both first-time bidders and your most engaged supporters. We’ll discuss common mistakes organizations make when selecting auction packages, how to avoid an unbalanced portfolio, and what trends we’re seeing from nonprofits across the country.

Whether you’re planning your first auction or refining a signature gala, you’ll leave with practical ideas for curating an auction portfolio that works together to drive stronger fundraising results. You’ll gain actionable strategies you can apply immediately, whether you’re working with a small committee or managing a large fundraising event.

Meet Our Experts

Eric Goodman

Owner & President
Your FUNdraising Team

Kirstyn McBride

Fundraising Specialist
Auction Packages

Lisa Schlarbaum

Chief Development Officer
Hope House Colorado

Samantha Swaim

Strategic Director
Swaim Strategies

You’ll learn how to:

• Discover the auction items and experiences resonating most with today’s donors
• Learn how to build a balanced auction portfolio go nonprofit auction packages that aligns with your audience and fundraising goals.
• Explore strategies that encourage stronger participation, more competitive bidding, and increased revenue.
• Understand how leading nonprofits use auction strategy to elevate the donor experience and fundraising performance.
• Gain confidence in selecting auction packages that support your fundraising objectives and create a memorable event experience.