When we first launched BiddingOwl in 2012, we were often asked, “What makes you different from other auction platforms?” Today, you’ve made us the go-to choice for nonprofits, schools, and charities, and we’re grateful beyond words for your trust.
As fundraising continues to evolve, we remain dedicated to making online auctions simple, effective, and affordable for organizations of all sizes. BiddingOwl is still family-owned, and when you reach out for support, you’re speaking directly with one of us because we believe personal service matters.
Most importantly, we’re different because of our incredible community—thousands of nonprofits and fundraisers who trust us to help them make a difference. Your success is our success, and we take great pride in providing a platform that helps you reach your goals.
Over the years, we've continued to improve and grow with your needs, all while keeping BiddingOwl user-friendly.
Today and always, we thank you for your continued trust. Helping you raise funds for the causes you care about is our greatest privilege, and we will never take that for granted.
With gratitude,
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Founder and CEO. She still has her German accent after over 20 years in Michigan. She loves going on crazy adventures and sometimes finds herself camping in -34 F. Enjoys the beauty of the Upper Penisula and visiting her family in Germany. Married, and one daughter. One dog, two cats, two horses.
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Customer Support and queen of Zoom meetings. Her Canolli baking skills are exceptional and show off her Italian heritage. Years of HR and Customer Relationship experience. She dreams of taking her Ford Transit van on an adventure. One son, one daughter, and one dog.
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Office Cat Extraordinaire. He wandered into our lives as a stray, with the most adorable folded ears. Chester has a knack for keyboards - always pushing buttons at the wrong time. He thinks he owns the office and comes and goes as he pleases. Favorite things: food and naps.
Lead Software Engineer. Senior Project Mgr.
Senior Software Engineer, Former C# MVP
ASP.NET Core, Microsoft MVP; FIDO2
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Organizing a silent auction for your nonprofit has never been easier. BiddingOwl’s user-friendly platform allows you to manage every aspect of your auction effortlessly. From adding and categorizing auction and buy-now items to tracking bids, winners, and payments, our free software puts you in control. Easily monitor donor data, handle items, and process payments—all in one place.
Whether you're managing a small local fundraiser or a large nonprofit event, BiddingOwl's seamless online auction tools help streamline your process, making it stress-free for organizers and engaging for participants.
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Engage your participants with an intuitive and exciting bidding experience through BiddingOwl’s seamless silent auction software. Guests can effortlessly browse items, add favorites to their watch list, and place bids directly from their mobile device or desktop, making it easier than ever to participate in your nonprofit or charity fundraising event.
Gone are the days of paper bid sheets—our platform lets users track their bids in real-time during the entire bidding period, creating a more engaging and fun environment. Whether your auction lasts a few days or weeks, BiddingOwl ensures a smooth, stress-free experience for both organizers and bidders.
BiddingOwl's automated bidding functionality makes bidding more competitive and efficient. Bidders can set a maximum bid amount, allowing the system to automatically place bids in configurable increments on their behalf. This means participants can “set it and forget it,” confident that their bids will stay competitive throughout the auction without manual updates.
Automated bids enhance the bidding experience and ensure more engagement and excitement, leading to increased fundraising success. With BiddingOwl’s seamless online auction software, your supporters can enjoy a hands-off bidding experience while staying ahead of the competition.
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Keep your participants and organizers in the loop with BiddingOwl’s real-time auction updates. Our platform ensures that auction pages automatically refresh as new bids are placed and items go live, so there’s no need for manual page refreshing. Bidders can stay engaged with live updates, ensuring a dynamic and competitive environment.
For added convenience, participants also receive real-time email and SMS notifications, keeping them informed about new bids and auction changes, no matter where they are. BiddingOwl’s seamless system makes it easy to stay connected and informed throughout your event.
Whether you're managing a small community nonprofit fundraiser or a large, multi-day charity event, BiddingOwl’s auction platform is built to scale. Powered by AWS (Amazon Web Services), our software can handle high volumes of bidding activity seamlessly, ensuring real-time performance regardless of event size.
BiddingOwl’s infrastructure ensures smooth and efficient bidding, providing a reliable experience even under heavy traffic, from a few items to hundreds. Trust our platform to grow with your event, offering the flexibility you need to manage auctions of all sizes and complexities.
BiddingOwl provides a hassle-free checkout experience with total flexibility for your participants. Whether paying by credit card, PayPal, Stripe, cash, or check, our platform ensures a smooth and secure transaction. Winning bidders can complete their payments easily, and the system automatically generates invoices and sends automated receipts for every purchase.
With secure payment processing and multiple options for finalizing bids, BiddingOwl offers a safe, streamlined process that puts participants at ease. From integrated checkout to manual payment methods, BiddingOwl’s easy checkout system adapts to your event’s needs.
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"On behalf of the board, staff, and pets-in-waiting at Humane Society, I want to thank you for your outstanding platform and support throughout this process. This was our first-ever online auction, and you made it painless! Not an easy task, and you are to be congratulated for your superior products and service. Please do not hesitate to add us to your happy and satisfied customers list. Seriously...you all are the absolute best!”
"Customer service was THE BEST!!! No matter how often I called with nit-picky questions, they were friendly and patient. They always had an answer when I screwed something up. I love that they can test the site to ensure everything works properly before going "live." User friendly, and the fact that you had a live body to talk to if you had questions. User defaults made the process fast. We chose BiddingOwl because of the access to a telephone number and price.”
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"Bidding Owl has revolutionized the way that our non-profit organization can fundraise! Previously we were only able to reach people at in-person events, and with the ease of use, registration process, and ease of sharing to the world, we have raised 20 times as much money. It's really astounding. The best part has truly been the customer service! Very helpful to walk through all the set-up steps. They've also been quick to help my bidders and me when we needed help. A+++++”
"This is absolutely wonderful. The layout is so easy on the eyes. Other online auction sites layout the items in a messy or confusing way. Technology is not a strong suit for me; I have had to call the help desk only 3 times in the last 18 months. Jo'Anne is wonderful, patient, knowledgeable, and kind. At first, I was hesitant to use a site that charges a fee. But, I soon realized that the nominal fee was worth it. I also love that I can reach wider audiences with an online auction.”
"Everything about BiddingOwl is top-notch and professional. Each time I use the system for an annual auction fundraiser, I am more and more pleased with this software. The system is user-friendly, and it works like a charm! I am so pleased when I email or call the office that someone can always help me get through any issue. This service matters most to our non-profit. In all our years using the system, no one has ever complained about access and usage.”
"The biggest surprise was this was our most successful auction ever with a record-breaking amount grossed and netted. We will be using BiddingOwl in the future from here on out. We were so upset that we could not do our annual preschool charity auction in person this year due to Covid and were hesitant to even try it online. BiddingOwl was easy to use; if we had a question, the team would personally answer the phone and help us.
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