2021 Virtual Annual Gala

Our online silent auction and gala program is free and open to the public - however, we ask that you register (for free) to gain access to the online silent auction. Please note that for security reasons, GiveSmart requires separate registrations for each event. However, if you previously registered for our Virtual AutumnFest and/or forgot your login credentials, click here for instructions on how to sign in.

Please note that you must be 18 years and older to bid on our online auction packages, and 21 years and older to bid on any alcohol-related auction package.

The gala program will be available on Saturday, June 12 at 6 PM (PDT) through GiveSmart and JACCC Website and will remain available on all platforms after the event is over.

Anyone is able to make donations to JACCC at any time before or after June 12th by visiting our GiveSmart website.

If you’d like to participate in our Online Silent Auction, you can place bids anytime before it closes on Sunday, June 13 at 11:59 PM (PDT). If you have a maximum spending limit for an auction package, you can set an auto-bid that will automatically increase your bids against competitors until it reaches your maximum limit. If your maximum limit is outbid, you will be notified. For more information, check the FAQ below.

You will also be able to view the live-stream video after June 12 on Givesmart and our JACCC.org website.

To keep in compliance with COVID-19 regulations, we are only accepting checks by mail in addition to online credit card payments. Please make the check payable to ‘JACCC’ and in the memo, write in the sponsorship level or indicate it’s a donation. To make sure we receive the payment on-time, please send all checks before Monday, May 31, 2021.

If you are a sponsor or donating to JACCC, your contribution is tax-deductible (minus goods and services received). Auction packages won above the fair market value are tax-deductible in the amount of the difference. For federal income tax purposes you may be able to deduct the portion of your purchase price that exceeds the item’s fair market value (FMV), if you paid the excess with the intent to make a charitable contribution. Please note that transaction fees and taxes associated with your contribution are not tax-deductible. For any additional questions, please consult your tax advisor.

To register, please click on this link. Please note that for security reasons, GiveSmart requires separate registrations for each event. However, if you previously registered for our Virtual AutumnFest and/or forgot your login credentials, click here for instructions on how to sign in.

Steps:

1. Click here to visit our GiveSmart website and click on the button that says "Purchase a Sponsorship".
2. Select the Sponsorship type and quantity.
3. (Optional) Make an additional tax-deductible donation.
4. Add purchaser information.
5. Enter the desired recognition name.
6. Answer questions and invite additional attendees.
7. Enter credit card information to complete payment.
8. Check the Terms and Conditions box.
9. Check Text Messages (for bids, purchases and event announcements).
10. Check that I'm not a robot and click "Pay".
11. Once an order is submitted, purchaser registration is automatically complete.
12. Create a username and password to be able to update order information.

There is no deadline for registration. We recommend that sponsors purchase their sponsorships by early April to ensure that we can fulfill your recognition benefits in the gala program and marketing materials.

For technical questions regarding the usage of GiveSmart, please download our 2021 GiveSmart Guide (coming soon) or click here to view a video on instructions for registering and making auction bids.

Yes. Upon checking out, you have the option to opt into the 3.5% transaction fee for GiveSmart's credit card processing. By paying the transaction fee, you ensure more money goes to JACCC’s mission.

For physical auction items, there will also be a 9.5% CA tax surcharge. For charity auctions in California, the state tax is deducted from the contributions for sales of merchandise in internet, live, and silent auctions. For additional details, please read our Silent Auction Rules and Regulations.

Any individuals who are 18 years and older are able to participate in the Online Silent Auction. However, you must be 21 years and older to bid on any alcohol-related auction package.

To participate in the Online Silent Auction from the convenience of your home, you need to be registered on GiveSmart. Bidders will be responsible for paying immediately upon winning and must coordinate pick-up of their items/certificates from JACCC during the designated times. Instructions will be sent to winners after the auction closes.

To view and bid on auction items, you will need access to a computer or mobile device such as a smartphone or tablet with internet connection. You will be required to enter in your mobile phone number to participate, as you will receive text notifications regarding your bids. We recommend that you check GiveSmart or your text messages periodically to see the status of your bids. If you need any assistance to place bids prior to June 13, please contact us at info@jaccc.org.

Yes! Thank you for your interest in donating items to our silent auction. We are currently accepting auction items until Friday, April 30, 2021. To donate an item, please download the Gift Donation Form and contact our Committee Member, Terri O’Lear, at knockoutpr@aol.com. Thank you in advance for your support.

Once the auction is open for bidding, users have 3 ways to bid:

1. Smartphone: Click the link in your welcome text, taking you to a personal bidding page. Select an item to place a bid.
2. Text: Text the item number and bid amount after the welcome message received. For example, the text "100 150" places a $150 bid on item number 100. No dollar sign or decimal is needed.
3. Computer: Click on an item and place a bid.

Or, click here for instructions.

Yes, all bids are anonymous in GiveSmart. Our online auction's system is set to have all bidders as anonymous — if you see your name, it’s most likely that you’re seeing it because you are logged into your GiveSmart account. If you check the auction page in 'incognito' mode you'll see that you are definitely anonymous.