Live AuctionA non-profit live auction is a fundraising method where bidders gather in a chosen location to bid for the various items available on sale. Unlike silent auctions, live auctions involve announcing the highest bid by an auctioneer. Bidders are given a chance to bid again until the highest bidder takes the item on sale

Your auctioneer is key. The right auctioneer can really ensure the success of your event.  They are not only expert at bringing in the bids but add entertainment value to your event at the same time.  Silent auctions might be places where people are looking for good buys, but in a live auction you can really see philanthropy at its best.