This year’s gala will be completely virtual. You’ll view the event via livestream on your smart TV or laptop, and you’ll do all your bidding for the live auction and paddle raise through Greater Giving on your mobile device or tablet.
Here's how you can prepare for the event:
What to do now:
Step 1: Register for the event:
For those living outside the US and Canada, please use the phone number (555)555-5555 and select California as your State when creating your bidder account. If you have any issues please email kate.beck@myotonic.org.
- This will set you up to receive the livestream link for the gala, as well as participate in the live auction or paddle raise at the event.
- Note: During registration, you will be prompted to enter your payment details, however you will not be charged unless you choose to bid.
- If you participated in the 2020 MDF Virtual Gala or any other virtual fundraiser with Greater Giving, you will already have a bidder account with a username and password. To attend the 2021 MDF Virtual Gala, you can simply log in to your existing account. We recommend you try this out prior to the event.
What to do in advance:
Step 1: Choose your devices:
- You'll need a device to watch the livestream, like your laptop or smart TV. (This can be shared with other members of your household)
- You will need your own smartphone, tablet or computer to bid.
- In October, we will send the livestream link to all registered participants.
Step 2: Preview our auction items:
- Browse the live auction items and click "favorite" them to add them to your watchlist.
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Start planning with your friends & family ahead of time which items you would like to bid on!
Step 3: Make a Donation:
Step 4: Get ready to bid:
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Learn how to bid using the instructions below.
Step 5: Start placing your bids in advance!
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Auction opens Monday, October 18th at noon PT.
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Tune in to place your bids and keep up with the competition. You will also have the chance to bid during the live event with the help of our auctioneer.
What to do October 22nd:
Step 1: Livestream the Virtual Gala! Click here to join the Livestream:
- All registered participants will receive a link to the livestream via email.
- We recommend streaming the gala on a computer or smart TV. (This can be shared with members of your household to watch together)
- We will open the livestream "waiting room" 30 minutes before the event at 5pm PT.
Step 2: Bid in the Live Auction and the Paddle Raise:
- Log into your Greater Giving account. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER & LOGIN!
- While you livestream on a computer or smart TV, use a separate smartphone, tablet, or computer to bid on live auction items and participate in the paddle raise.
We will have technical support standing by leading up to and during the event if you need it. Email kate.beck@myotonic.org if you have questions at any point.
Learn How to Bid
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When the auction opens on Monday, October 19th, you will receive an automated 'Welcome' text with your bidder link once you have registered. You can also visit the auction site now to preview the items.
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Select the auction item you wish to bid on.
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You can Bid the next increment or Bid More than the next increment.
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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 live auction closes. If your bid is lower than the highest max bid on that item, you will be prompted to enter a higher bid.
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To "watch" an item, select the star icon on the package.
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If you are out-bid at any point before the live auction closes, you will receive a text message.
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To view items you are bidding on, click the menu button and select Bids.
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To view items you are watching, click the menu button and select Favorites.
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Once the auction closes, the guest with the highest bid will win.
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Under the Bids area you can check your winning auction items.