News, Tips, and tricks

Introducing Contests

Auction longevity is certainly a sign of success, but it can also lead to stagnation. After a few years of hosting the same event, your... Read More

05 Oct 2016

Roger Devine

Vanco Upgrades - Returns and "Funds"

New! Vanco now allows refunds processed through third party software so you may now issue refunds in a single step, directly from the Order. The... Read More

13 Jul 2016

Roger Devine

Software (and Pricing Changes) Coming...

Here at SchoolAuction.net, we’re continuously upgrading our auction software throughout the year, and this summer, we will be rolling out some awesome upgrades. In addition... Read More

20 Jun 2016

Roger Devine

Selling Scrip Online

We’ve been asked often by the schools who use our software how to set it up for online scrip ordering. We used to discourage this,... Read More

24 May 2016

Roger Devine

Case Study: Portland Public Schools Foundation

Last year Portland Public Schools parents raised over 3 million dollars through fundraisers. Read More

21 Apr 2016

Miranda Hansen

Auction Checklist - Front Desk Essentials

I love checklists. And with a large, complicated project like planning an auction, they can be incredibly useful. Read More

19 Apr 2016

Roger Devine

How You Can Help Other Auction Teams Find Great Software

So, I’m the marketing guy here. And that means that I’m supposed to find all sorts of ways to advertise and promote us and toot... Read More

14 Apr 2016

Roger Devine

Raising Friends and Funds

How do you turn auction event guests into long term donors? Rose Backs, a benefit auctioneer serving Northern Idaho and Eastern Washington, has some food... Read More