Dominican Auction 2023

We suggest that Agents come in cocktail attire.

Evening Schedule

5:00 PM

Doors open at Dominican High School, Hors d'Oeuvres served & Open bar

All game and raffle tickets for sale

7:00 PM

Seated dinner begins in the Crowley Gymnasium

8:00 PM

Silent Auction Closes

Golden Ticket Verbal Raffle Winner Chosen

8:30 PM

Top Table Auction Closes

8:45 PM

Live Auction Begins

9:30 PM

Speech from Student Scholarship Recipient, Last Paddle Raise Begins

10:00 PM

Check-out and pick-up

FAQs and Bidding Details

What does the auction support?

Our mission-driven tuition model doesn't cover the full cost of educating a single student. In fact, tuition only covers 80% of the cost. This is why donor support is critical to fuel the variety of opportunities that we provide young men and women to grow in mind, body, and spirit. Currently, 60% of our families benefit from merit or need-based scholarships. Your support is essential as we expand opportunities for more young men and women who desire a Catholic, college-preparatory high school experience. In short, your donation supports Dominican students!

What is Fund the Future Scholarship paddle raise?

Dominican's Fund The Future scholarship paddle raise takes place live, at the end of the auction night. The scholarship fund is dedicated to providing tuition assistance and making a Dominican education possible for more families. You can donate using the mobile bidding app, by raising your paddle the night of the auction, or by mailing a check to Dominican High School.

Can I donate to Dominican if I am unable to attend?

Yes, you can! You can make a tax-deductible gift at any time on the Dominican website page or mail a check to Dominican High School, 120 E. Silver Spring Dr., Whitefish Bay, WI 53217. Thank you for your support.

Silent Auction Bidding Instructions

All auction bidding will be conducted using cell phone text messaging through a system operated by GiveSmart. Bidding on silent auction items will automatically close at 8:00 p.m. Bidding on Top Table silent auction items will automatically close at 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 22nd.

How to bid

To place bids on auction items, follow the directions below after registering at the event or at DOMINICAN2023.GIVESMART.COM

To place a bid on an auction item

Press reply to your welcome text and type in the three-digit auction item number and the amount you would like to bid. No dollar sign needed. (Example: To bid $300 on item #502, just type 502 300 then press 'send')

Live Auction Rules

All items will be sold to the highest bidder acknowledged by the auctioneer. Establish your bid by displaying your bid number and voicing your bid until recognized by the auctioneer. The auctioneer shall decide all questions of priority and procedure. Bidding on LIVE auction items ends online at 12 Noon on Saturday, April 22nd. If you wish to continue bidding at the LIVE auction, you need to be present in person or contact Dominican to arrange for a proxy bidder, [email protected]

General Disclaimer

Dominican High School and its Auction Committee warrant neither the quality nor the value of the items auctioned. All items are sold in an "as is" condition. Dollar values are estimates often provided by the donor and are not warranted by the Auction Committee for tax purposes or market value.

Successful bidders shall pay the Auction Cashier in full for items won. Payment may be made in cash, check, or credit card via GiveSmart. Checks should be made payable to Dominican High School. Items may be removed from the school only with a paid receipt from the cashier or GiveSmart. Remaining GiveSmart balances will be automatically charged to the card on file on April 24, 2023.  All sales are final. No exchanges or refunds.