Add an Auction Item Screen

The table below explains the items on the Add an auction item screen. For information about how to open this screen, refer to Add Auction Items.

Screen Item	Description
Name	Enter a unique name to identify the item.
Category and Subcategory	To group the item with similar items, select the applicable category and subcategory for the item. Your organization configures the item categories to best meet the needs of your auctions. For information about how to configure item categories and subcategories, refer to Auction Item Categories.
Description	To further identify the item, enter a more detailed description of the item.
Auction	Search for and select the auction event at which to offer the item. When you add an item from an auction, this field is disabled and displays the selected auction. When you add an item from a package, this field is disabled and displays the auction associated with the package.
Designation	Search for and select the designation to apply revenue received from the item.
Package	When you add an item from a package record, this field appears displays the name of the package.
Value	Enter the fair market value of the item.
Minimum bid	Enter the amount at which to start bids for the item.
Donation date	Select the date your organization receives the item as a donation.
Expiration date	When the item is applicable only within a time period, select the date the item expires.
Donor	Search for and select the constituent that donates the item to your organization.
Donation is anonymous	Select the checkbox when the donation is anonymous.
Post status and Post date	Under Options, select a post status and post date to associate with the auction item.