IS THE AUCTION IN PERSON THIS YEAR?

The 2023 Spirit Auction will be held on April 22 at the Silver Cloud Point Ruston. Seating is limited, and we suggest you get your tickets to the auction early (21+). Tickets go on sale February 27. 

Our silent auction and special items for pre-order will be held online, but our live auction, including many of our class art projects and excursions, will only be available in person at our live auction. Don't miss the opportunity to snag these amazing items and support Charles Wright Academy students and faculty!

KEY DATES:

February 27: Early Bird ticket sales open

February 27: Pre-sale items open

Extended to April 2!: Early Bird ticket sales close 

April 6: Silent Auction opens online

April 11:Fund-A-Need wish packages open online

April 13: Civvies & Sundaes open online

April 20: Almost-live Auction opens online

April 22: In-person auction at Silver Cloud Point Ruston (doors open at 5:30, V.I.P reception begins at 5). Signature live events include the Live Auction, Party Dashes, and raffle. VIP tickets holders receive valet parking, a cocktail reception, and early entry to the Party Dashes!

April 22: Silent auction ends (8:00 p.m.)

DO I NEED TO REGISTER TO ATTEND?

Yes, you do need to purchase tickets to the live auction, and registration is required to bid on silent and live items at the auction. We recommend pre-registering so bidding on auction items and experiences, and donating to the Fund-A-Need is a snap. 

WHAT ARE THE OPTIONS FOR FACULTY & STAFF TO GO?

Faculty and staff who volunteer will be provided a complimentary ticket to the auction this year. As a representative of the school, we are looking forward to you sitting at a table with parents and other guests so you can guide the conversation, greeting guests when they arrive, selling raffle tickets, and more. If you have questions or would like to volunteer for a specific role, please email auction@charleswright.org for more information.

CAN I VOLUNTEER FOR THE AUCTION?

Yes! Volunteering is a great way to help the school and attend the auction at no monetary cost to you. We are looking for volunteers to help with event set up on Saturday, April 22 before the event begins, and help during the event. Please be aware that not all volunteer roles will be provided a sit-down dinner (however, everyone working the event itself will be provided a delicious dinner!). If you have questions, please email auction@charleswright.org for more information.

SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER NOW

WHERE DO I GO TO BID?

This year's Spirit Auction, with the exception of live items, will be online. Everything from party dashes, to the silent auction, to our "civvies day scramble" will be on the same site. You can even make a gift to the Fund-A-Need! Since registration is required to bid on all items at the auction, we encourage you to register today!

HOW DO I BID?

This year’s silent auction will use Greater Giving Online Bidding. You can bid using your smartphone or tablet on auction items at the in-person event or virtually. You can also easily track packages by “following” the package activity.

Live Auction and raffle items will be available exclusively live at the in-person auction. Party Dashes will open at the live auction and be offered first to attendees to the Live Auction event. Remaining Party Dash spots will be available for purchase after the Live Auction ends. 

Starting on April 7, online bidding will open for silent auction items, the Civvies Day Scramble, and exclusive "Buy it now" items. Check back throughout the week as items will continue to open leading up to April 22. During the Spirit Auction on April 22, if you are attending in person, please make sure you have your smartphone fully charged and are logged in to Greater Giving so you can participate in the Silent and Almost-Live auctions, our Fund-a-need, and events like the signature Civvies and Sundaes Scramble. The night will be fun, and competitive, and you'll want to be ready so you don't miss anything. 

How to Mobile Bid with Greater Giving Online Bidding

1. Register your mobile number and credit card information on our registration page in advance of the event, or create an account by clicking "Get Started" here: https://charlesw2023.ggo.bid/bidding/package-browse.
2. You will receive an automated ‘Welcome’ text with your bidder link.
3. After clicking the link in the text, begin searching for packages by name, number, or category
4. Select the package you wish to bid on.
5. You can Bid the next increment or Bid More than the next increment
6. If you choose to Bid More you can choose to set your Max Bid. If your max bid is the highest, the system will automatically bid in your favor until you are outbid or until the silent auction closes. If your bid is lower than the highest max bid on that package, you will be prompted to enter a higher bid.
7. To purchase a package at the Buy Now price, select the Buy button.
8. To "watch" a package, select the star icon on the package.
9. To make a donation, select the Fund-A-Need button on your home screen and choose a preset amount or select the Custom Amount button to enter the amount you wish to donate.
10. If you’re out-bid at any point before the silent auction closes, you will receive a text message.
11. To view packages you are bidding on, click the menu button and select Bids.
12. To view packages you are watching, click the menu button and select Favorites.
13. Once the auction closes, the guest with the highest bid will win.
14. Under the Bids area you can check your winning packages.

I STILL HAVE MORE QUESTIONS...

That's OK! We're here to help. Email us at auction@charleswright.org and we'll get back to you as soon as we can. 

ENGAGEMENT RULES

Be respectful, kind, and have fun!

BIDDING RULES

• Buyers are responsible for checking all terms and conditions on each and every item. Auction packages are not refundable.
• In accordance with laws of the state of Washington, a bid in Greater Giving, CWA’s online bidding platform, is a legal contract to purchase the item that is bid upon. By bidding in the auction, each bidder agrees to abide by the auction rules here stated.
• You must register a credit card in order to place a bid. If you wish to pay with another method, or set up monthly payments, please contact the Office of Development at auction@charleswright.org or 253-620-8875 to make arrangements. Unless other arrangements are made in advance, all auction winners will be charged in full during the week of April 24.
• All purchases are FINAL. There will be no exchanges or refunds on items either at Charles Wright or at the donor’s place of business, unless specifically stated otherwise.
• Under no circumstances are bidders allowed to approach donors to request a duplicate item from the auction. Certain duplicate items may be offered by request from CWA's Office of Development (most often including buy-it-now options and certain trips). Items that are allowable for duplication will be governed during the bidding process by CWA’s Office of Development.
• The auctioneer reserves the right to settle any and all disputes, complaints, misunderstandings, errors, and sales at his discretion. The auctioneer is the final decision-maker on all live auction activities.
• The Auction Leadership Committee and/or CWA Office of Development reserve the right to add or withdraw, without notice, items to or from the auction.
• Any item not receiving the required minimum bid may be removed from the auction.
• Please pay attention to all conditions, restrictions, and expiration dates on items and services. Restaurant certificates do not include liquor, tax, or gratuities unless otherwise indicated. Except where noted by the donor, all services, tickets, certificates, etc., must be used within one year of the auction and are subject to mutually agreed upon times and dates. CWA assumes no responsibility for travel arrangements. No refunds will be made for canceled tickets and accommodations.
• The Charles Wright Spirit Auction committee has attempted to catalog and describe all items correctly, but all items are sold “as is.” CWA and the committee neither warrant nor represent, and shall not be responsible for, the correctness of description, genuineness, authorship, provenance or condition of the property’s donor-stated value. No statement contained in the catalog or made orally at the sale or elsewhere shall be deemed such a warranty, representation, or assumption of liability. Items have not been appraised unless so noted in writing.

Charles Wright Academy is a 501c(3) nonprofit organization.

Federal Tax ID # 91-0673111.

Event guests must be 21+. You must be 21+ to bid and win packages or experiences that include alcohol. All purchases are tax-deductible as provided by law. Your tax-deductible contribution is limited to the excess of the contribution over the value of the auction item. Please consult your tax advisor regarding tax laws and items purchased. You will be provided with a receipt stating the value of your items for tax purposes.