HOW DO I BID?
This year’s online auction will use Greater Giving Online Bidding. You can bid using your smartphone or tablet on auction items virtually. You can also easily track packages by “following” the package activity. Party Dash spots will also be available to purchase online through Greater Giving. Starting on April 11, online bidding will open for online items and exclusive "Buy it now" items. Check back throughout the week as items will continue to open leading up to April 19.

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://charlesw2025.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.

WHAT ARE THE 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 21.
• 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.