Want to boost donations and auction bids at your next fundraising event? The addition of a big screen can give you the revenue raising firepower you're looking for.

We take a close look at Australia based charity Support Act and their important work in providing help and support for musicians and music workers.

Setting the perfect item price at your fundraising auction isn't always easy. Too high and you may deter bidders, too low and you may not get a good return on your prize. Here are some tips to help make sure the price is right.

Curating your fundraising auction prize list is something of an art. The prizes need to whet bidders’ appetites, have broad appeal and cover a range of price points. Although it can be time consuming, curating a great prize range is worth the effort. It means lots of healthy bids and, ultimately, more funds for your cause. But how do you know what prize items will sell best? With over 20 years’ helping charities and non-profits manage their fundraising auctions we know which items always generate a bidding frenzy.

Want to give your fundraising auction bidders the chance to go wild? We’ve just added two amazing once-in-a-lifetime consignment prize options that are sure to feature on everybody’s bucket list.

We know that holidays are a consistent hit at fundraising auctions. Who doesn’t get excited at the prospect of a getaway to somewhere fabulous? While holidays are guaranteed to get bidders’ pulses racing, the trick is to offer a range of experiences that appeal to both the thrill and the chill seekers. GalaBid’s NEW prize update consists of consignment options perfect for people who relish the element of surprise. Our Tasmania adventure gives auction winners the freedom of the open road, while our mystery cruise offers relaxation and indulgence via a luxury liner.

CALM is an award winning charity dedicated to preventing male suicide, the single biggest killer of men under the age of 45 in the UK. The Calm Photography Movement was founded to help men express their emotions and provoke conversation through the medium of photography.

GalaBid is committed to delivering innovative technology that maximises fundraising returns to non-profits and charities. We’re constantly reviewing our digital auction platform to ensure it offers our clients a best-in-class experience. It’s why we’re thrilled to announce the arrival of our brand NEW fundraising technology. Built from the ground up, our development team has worked tirelessly for over a year to hone the perfect platform.

At the end of last year we told you about our 2018 initiative to sponsor two children, one in Zambia and one in Uganda. Through charitable organisations, Zambia’s Childand School For Life, we’ll be helping the children access education and associated support to secure a positive future for them and their communities. We’ll receive regular updates about how the children are progressing and we’re looking forward to sharing their experiences with you.

On February 21 and 22 the annual Asia-Pacific Incentives & Meetings Expo (AIME 2018) will return to Australia’s city of Melbourne. Attracting event professionals from around the world, AIME is an industry renowned forum for the exchange of ideas, knowledge and connections.