Please note that your auction registration is independent from your Gala ticket purchase. If you've purchased a Gala ticket, you will still need to register an auction account by following the steps below.

Step 1: Register for the Auction

1. At the top of this page, click “Register for the Auction »”  
2. To the right of 2026 Auction Registration, select 1 from the dropdown menu, then click “Next »”.
   * You can leave the donation amount at 0 unless you’d like to add an additional donation here.  
3. On the next screen, enter your account details to register, then click “Next »”.  
4. On the next screen, check the “I would like to receive email notifications” checkbox if you’d like to get notifications to follow the items you are bidding on (you will not be signed up to receive other Friendsh. Then click “Next »” to complete your registration.

Step 2: Set Up Your Payment Method

1. You'll receive a confirmation email titled "Your 2026 Building Bridges Gala Silent Auction Ticket: 2026 Auction Registration."
2. In the email you just received, click “Set Up Bidding.”
   You may be asked to log in to your account. If so, follow the onscreen prompts to verify.
3. Once logged in, click “Add Payment Method.”
4. Follow the onscreen prompts to add a payment method.
   * If you click Add Payment Method and nothing happens, click “Set Up Bidding” from your email again and repeat the prior steps.
5. Click “View Auction Items” to start browsing!

Managing Your Account

• To manage your account or update your notification preferences, click "My Account" > "My Ticket Details" in the top right corner. Here you can change the name, email, and phone number associated with your account, as well as enable or disable email and text notifications about the auction.
• To track your bids, click "My Activity" in the top right. From there you can view items you're watching or bidding on, pay your balance, view receipts, and update your payment method if needed.