Silent Auction Fundraisers

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Silent Auctions are a common fundraising activity for non profit exempt organizations (NPO).  They typically include two separate transactions, and it’s important to handle and track them correctly.   Here are some helpful guidelines for accepting donations of goods (commonly called ‘in-kind’) and receipts for the winning bidder. Part 1 – Donors of in kind goods to a silent auction …