How to Register as a Bidder

*If you previously registered for last year's Virtual Silver Lining Gala, please use the same login credentials you created. *

When to Register

We encourage you to register for mobile bidding now so that you will be ready to bid once the auction goes live. This registration is separate from the Hope Grows Here ticket purchase. 

• The Online Auction will open Monday, July 11 at 10am PST and close times will vary depending on the item. Please see item description for more details.
  
  
• The Hope Grows Here Gala will be Thursday July 14 at 5:30pm at the Urban Center for Horticulture at University of Washington- virtual option to attend available

Becoming a Mobile Bidder

1. Go to the online bidding site https://HopeGrowsHere.ggo.bid
   
   
2. In the top left hand corner of the page, click the "Get Started" button.
   
   
3. Click the green "Create Account" button on the right side of the page.
   
   
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 on the right that reads "Start Bidding" underneath it.
   
   
8. You're all set and ready to Bid! Scroll down to see all auction items.