Fill the top of your catalogue without buying anything. GalaBid gives Australian nonprofits, schools and clubs access to a catalogue of in-demand travel, sports and experience packages. Select, add and manage items from your dashboard. There is no charge for an auction item that does not sell under the agreed terms.
When a GalaBid item sells in your auction, all proceeds above the agreed supply price go to your organisation’s own Stripe account. Items that do not sell are returned to the catalogue at no charge to you. Our bookings team handles the redemption process with your winners. Questions? Talk to our Australian team.
GalaBid consignment makes sourcing auction items easy, from once-in-a-lifetime experiences to physical items. Every item comes from a trusted supplier verified for quality and delivery. Create your campaign, add items and start raising funds for your cause. The hardest part? Deciding which items your supporters will love most.
Consignment is a way of getting auction items without paying for them in advance. GalaBid provides consignment items to Australian not-for-profit organisations, schools, P&Cs and community groups on a no-risk basis. If an item does not sell at your auction, there is no charge. Consignment items suit silent auctions, live auctions and Buy It Now. GalaBid’s approach is simple and transparent. If the item sells, your cause gets every dollar over the item’s agreed supply price.
No-risk auction items are fundraising prizes that can be added to your auction without any upfront purchase cost. If the item sells, your organisation keeps the fundraising profit above the agreed supply price. If the item does not sell, there is no charge to your fundraiser.
IOC stands for Items on Consignment. In a fundraising consignment model, auction items are supplied by a specialist provider (like GalaBid).
Items on Consignment are added to your fundraising auction before the event or campaign start. When a winning bid is placed, your organisation keeps the difference as fundraising revenue. Unsold items are returned without any financial obligation.
Many nonprofits and individual fundraisers find it difficult to secure enough donated auction items. No-risk auction items provide access to attractive experiences, travel packages and exclusive prizes that can increase bidder engagement and fundraising revenue.
We have a range of auction items available, including travel experiences, holiday packages, dining experiences, sporting memorabilia, luxury getaways and exclusive events. These types of items often attract strong bidder interest because they are difficult to source through donations alone.
Yes. No-risk auction items can work well for schools, sports clubs, community groups and smaller charities because there is no upfront cost. This allows organisations to offer premium silent auction items while protecting their fundraising budget. It is important to choose items at price points that suit your audience’s budget and interests.
Results vary depending on your audience and their cause connection, fundraising campaign or event format and item selection, whether items ‘fit’ with your audience’s interests and budget, number of available items, and whether there are other ways to give, for example a paddle raise may mean people are less inclined to also bid on silent auction items. Well-chosen Items on Consignment can help increase average bids and create additional fundraising revenue that may not have been possible with donated items alone.
Unsold items are simply removed from the fundraiser and no payment is required.
GalaBid is designed to make adding no-risk auction items straightforward. Fundraisers can browse available items, select suitable experiences or items and add them directly to their fundraising campaign - all online and without sourcing suppliers independently.
Yes. GalaBid combines online fundraising auction software with access to no-risk auction items. This allows organisations to manage auctions, donations, ticket sales and fundraising events from a single platform.
Yes. For all items, GalaBid's fulfillment team works directly with winners to arrange bookings and voucher redemptions. This reduces administration for fundraising organizers and helps deliver a smoother supporter experience.
For travel-based Items on Consignment, GalaBid's fulfilment team assists winners with the booking process. Most travel experiences are subject to availability and may have blackout dates during peak seasons, public holidays or major local events. Fundraisers and bidders should review the individual item terms and conditions, which outline booking windows, availability requirements and any applicable restrictions before bidding.
Yes. No-risk auction items can often be used in silent auctions, online auctions, live auctions and other fundraising campaigns. Organisers should always check local regulations when using prizes within raffles or games of chance.
Donated auction items often provide the highest profit margin because there is no supplier cost. However, Items on Consignment can complement donated items by adding premium experiences that may attract stronger bidding. While a donated item may generate more profit as a percentage of the sale price, a premium consignment item can sometimes generate a higher overall return for the charity because it sells for significantly more.
The best no-risk auction items are those that align with the interests of your supporters. Travel experiences, exclusive activities, luxury packages and unique opportunities often perform well because they create excitement and encourage competitive bidding.
Experiences linked to sold-out or highly sought-after events can be particularly attractive, as supporters are often willing to pay a premium for access they cannot easily secure elsewhere. Packages that include VIP inclusions, concierge services or special extras can further increase appeal.
Items with broad appeal also tend to perform strongly. Short city breaks, family holidays and flexible travel experiences attract a wide range of bidders, while group experiences such as villa stays remain popular because they offer excellent value when shared among friends or family.
Pricing for consignment items is set per item and agreed before you add it to your auction. Our Australian team can explain how the starting bid, supply price and proceeds work for each item.
It's important to understand exactly how the supplier's pricing model works and how much of the winning bid will ultimately benefit your cause.
Questions worth asking include:
- Does the charity receive everything raised above the starting bid?
- Is a donation included within the starting bid?
- Is the supplier paid a fixed amount, a percentage of the winning bid, or another amount?
- Are profits guaranteed?
Understanding these details can help you compare suppliers and accurately forecast fundraising outcomes.
Once payment has been received, the winner is sent a voucher by email containing redemption and booking instructions. The winner then contacts the GalaBid Bookings Team, who liaise directly with the fulfilment partner and the winner to arrange the experience.
IOC items can help fill gaps in an auction and broaden its appeal. They are often used to add premium experiences or to cater to different supporter interests, such as travel, sport, family experiences or luxury getaways.
If you already have a strong range of donated items across multiple categories and enough inventory to keep bidders engaged, additional IOC items may not be needed. Many fundraisers use a combination of donated and consignment items to create a balanced range.
Yes. IOC auction items can be used in both silent and live auctions. If you are collecting live auction payments outside GalaBid and require an invoice for an experience item, please contact the team for assistance.
Yes. If the winner is paying outside the GalaBid platform, contact the team to arrange an invoice.
No. GalaBid's Bookings Team and fulfilment partners manage the redemption and booking process directly with the winning bidder, minimising administration for the fundraiser.
If the supplier cost is not automatically deducted from the winning bid proceeds, an invoice will be issued. Invoices must be paid before experiences can be booked or physical items dispatched.
GalaBid's terms and conditions state that bids are non-retractable and payments are generally non-refundable. However, if a situation arises, contact the Bookings Team at redeem@galabid.com. In many cases, the team can help identify a suitable alternative experience or discuss available options.
The winner should contact the Bookings Team at redeem@galabid.com to discuss available options. Where possible, the team will work with fulfilment partners to find a suitable alternative. If prices have increased since the original offer, the winner may be required to pay the difference.
Our bookings team responds during business hours. Please allow for processing time, and check the terms of each item for booking windows and availability.
Yes. Transparency is important. Item listings clearly explain how the fundraising model works, either within the listing description, as a footnote or both.
For GalaBid IOC items, the starting bid includes a minimum donation to the cause, and all funds raised above the starting bid also benefit the fundraiser.
Available items can be viewed directly within your GalaBid campaign dashboard. You can also browse the current item range using the links provided in GalaBid's Help Centre.
Often, yes. GalaBid works with a large network of fulfilment partners offering a wide range of experiences and packages. If you are looking for a particular item category, contact the team to discuss your requirements.
IOC items can be added directly from your campaign dashboard. Simply browse the available catalogue, review item descriptions and pricing, and select the items you would like to include in your auction.
GalaBid was established in 2011 and has been supplying no-risk auction items since 2014. Many of GalaBid's fulfilment partnerships have been in place for more than a decade, providing fundraisers with access to a broad range of established experiences and packages.