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In an Event Management class at IUPUI in April, students learned how technology from Qtego has increased silent auction fundraising at Gala’s and other not-for-profit events.

Joe Pence, Co-founder of Qtego, gave the presentation.  He shared how Qtego’s use of guests’ cellular phones for bidding at events has increased overall bidding and giving activity.

With Qtego Auction Technology’s instant updates, participants receive text or phone updates, making the bidding more fun and more frequent—running up the winning price! The bidder-specific messaging also alerts auction start and close times so that last-minute bids aren’t lost.

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Jacksonville Florida creates magic in the lives of more than 1,100 families each year.  The magic may not always be obvious to the casual observer, but to the families we serve the magic is around every corner.  It is in the relief they experience when they are greeted by a smiling volunteer after a long day of treatments, or in the look of understanding they can only get from a another parent of a sick child. The magic is in the way children with wheelchairs, little girls without hair and kids who don’t always feel like they fit in, feel magically at home when they come through these doors. Thanks to the support of donors, volunteers and attendees RMHC Jacksonville will continue to make magical memories for thousands of families.

Qtego would like to thank the Ronald McDonald House Charities for including us in their magical night May 5th. Qtego provided the silent auction technology and Fund-A-Need by cellular phone.

Saint Malachy of Brownsburg Indiana will be hosting their Mardi Gras Gala at the Indianapolis Colts Complex this weekend Saturday, February 18, 2012 at 6PM.
Qtego will be providing the silent auction technology so patrons can bid on the items with their mobile phones. In addition to the wireless bidding, Qtego will be working with Tom Zupancic of the Indianapolis Colts with their Fund-A-Need to help raise money for their new school ground expansion.

Tom will be the night’s Emcee and will be encouraging guests to raise their paddles as he asked them to make pledges for the school. By using Qtego’s new Give program the donors will be able to see their names displayed on the big media screen by the stage with the running totals for the night. The new feature makes for a fun and exciting way to raise more funds. Guest will be encouraged to continue to give after the “ask” is done on stage by texting their donations from their phones.

The Horizon Academy BAYOU BASH 2012 was this weekend Saturday, February 4, 2012, at the Starlight Theatre in Kansas City, Mo.

We were excited to join them for their 8th annual event to help them raise $125,000 for scholarships and programs for students with learning disabilities!

Qtego was able to premier a brand-new feature for the Fund-A-Need. Working in conjunction with the Tanna Guthrie, the night’s live benefit auctioneer, guest were able to raise their paddles as she asked them to make pledges for the school. The donors were able to see their names displayed on the big media screen with the running totals for the night. The new feature made for an exciting way to raise more funds. Guest were encouraged to continue to give after Tanna was done on stage by texting their donations from their phones.

Horizon Academy included the below reminder message before the event.

**DON’T FORGET TO BRING A CHARGED CELL PHONE
TO PARTICIPATE IN QTEGO TECHNOLOGY TEXT BIDDING.**
You only need a phone with text capability (it doesn’t have to be a Smartphone).
If you’re not a “texter”– No worries! We’ll have volunteers with iPads to help you bid!

Thanks Horizon for including us in on all the fun!

The Megan S. Ott Foundation has chosen Qtego’s wireless Technology to provide their silent auctions by cellular device at this years gala.  The second annual “A Night for a Magical Moments” will be held May 12 2012. The event will be held at One American Tower Downtown Indianapolis.

About the Foundation

The Megan S. Ott Foundation is the remarkable vision of Megan Snyder Ott. Megan envisioned an organization that would provide immediate personalized financial support and “sunshine” to families in the Indianapolis metro community fighting the day-to-day battle of breast cancer.

FUND-A-NEED

The Ott Foundation will also be utilizing Qtego’s auction management system for their Fund-A-Need making it easy to record each donation, whether the guest sends their donations by text message, phone call or paper.  Qtego will record and add the gift to each guest’s account for quick collection and checkout.

Those interested in attending can click here to learn more about the event.

Brad many thanks to you and your great team. You all made this transition to “texting” easy and clam for everyone. I felt very confident having you in charge-you made everything run smoothly and helped us raise more money for our mission Looking forward to next year!

Gail Messamore

Join us for an evening of dining, dancing and silent & live auctions using Qtego’s Bid by Phone Auction Technology. Hosted by the Lions Eye Institute for Transplant & Research.

All proceeds from the event will benefit the Lions Eye Institute research program, bringing us one step closer to unlocking the cure for blindness.

Saturday, October 15, 2011
4201 N. Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa, Florida
Black Tie Optional

What is a Fund-A-Need program or special appeal? These programs are simply pledge or donation methods that focus on a special cause. The Fund-A-Need program is most effective when delivered in charity auctions that are designed to support the beneficiary nonprofit. The Fund-A-Need program is also known by many other names such as Fund-A-Cause, Fund-A-Cure, Give, Helping Hands and Raise Your Paddles to name a few. Fund-A-Need programs and special appeals are recognized by charities and nonprofits alike as extremely effective tools for generating significant revenue, literally within minutes.

First, chose the method you will use to record the gifts. Using an auction management system like Qtego makes the Fund-A-Need easy by recording each donation, whether the guest sends their donations by text message, phone call or paper.  Qtego will record and add the gift to each guest’s account for quick collection and checkout.

You must also decide on the need that you will fund. It is imperative that you describe the benefit that will be achieved. For example, who will receive the benefits, or what opportunities will it provide? Determine the amount of money needed to completely achieve the goal. Create funding levels that most people who attend your event can participate in. For example: $100 will feed a child for a month, $500 will provide new clothes, etc.

Contact key donors before the event to determine their level of commitment and find those willing to contribute matching funds. Make sure to acknowledge their donations at the auction to inspire other donors or to generate the initial bidding. Continue reading