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How to Register as a Festival of Trees Bidder

*If you previously registered for any event using Greater Giving, please use the same login credentials you created.*


When to Register

We encourage you to register now so that you will be ready to bid once the auction goes live. 

  • The Online Silent Auction will open Wednesday, November 11, 2020, at 8am PST and closing times will vary depending on the item. The Live Auction will open Saturday, November 21, 2020, at 8am PST. Please see item description for more details.

  • The Virtual Show will be Saturday, November 21, 2020, from 6 pm PST and the live auction will begin at 7 pm. 

Becoming a Bidder

  1. Go to the online bidding site https://sftg2020.ggo.bid/

  2. In the top right hand corner of the page, click the "Start Bidding" button.

  3. Click the green "Create Account" button on the right side of the page (unless you have an account, so just sign in)

  4. Confirm your email address by entering it into both fields, check the box for "I'm not a robot", and click the green "Confirm" button.

  5. A confirmation email will be sent to you.      
    1. Check your inbox for an email from "Greater Giving Login" and click the link to finish registration.
    2. If you don't receive an email check your spam or click the "Resend Email" button on the "Verify Email" page.

  6. Enter all your contact information, along with your credit card.      
    • IMPORTANT: Enter your cell phone number to receive text message alerts when the auction opens and updates about your favorite auction items.
  7. Click the large green gavel button that reads "Start Bidding" underneath it.

  8. You're all set and ready to Bid! Scroll down to see all of the auction items.

 

To register, click HERE.

 

Navigating the Bidding Page

  1. Once logged in, scroll down to browse all auction items.
  2. Click the ≡ button in the top left corner of the page to open the menu for Bids, Favorites, and Categories. 
    • Favorites - Use the star  to save auction items for later viewing.
    • Bids - See auction items that you have already place a bid.
    • Act Now - Sort auction items quickly by No Bids, Currently Open, and more.
  3. At the bottom of the page you can also find a "Learn to Bid" icon. This can be helpful once you are registered.


Questions? Please contact:

Allan Aquila: 206.948.1997, allanaquila@gmail.com

Darsie: 626.757.3720, admin@zspecialevents.com