Online, mobile, or virtual auction.  No matter the name, they all mean the same thing; an auction conducted over the Internet where people can bid through a website or mobile device. Not paper sheet bidding.   In this episode I share:The benefits of an online auctionWhat to look for in a platformHow to structure your planning timeline for an online auctionSuggestions for dividing the work amongst your auction teamTips for adding items to your auction siteLISTENER ACTION ITEMStart researching platforms.  Set up demos so you can see the platform in action.  If you haven’t already, recruit your auction team and divide up the tasks.  Decide who will be the platform “expert” (it should be the auction chair) and have them learn as much as they can about it and teach the rest of the team. Create a standard format for how you write descriptions and add items to the site.   LIST OF RESOURCES & SOCIAL MEDIA HANDLESEp 33 Show NotesEp 32_Preparing to Host an AuctionEp 22_Creating an Internal Event Recap  Download:  Online auction platforms for small nonprofitsRIpple Event FB Page:  https://www.facebook.com/RippleEventMktgRipple Event Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/rippleeventmktg/Podcast Facebook Community:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/thatsoundslikeaplan