Opening Doors

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Join us in helping students!

Join us for the College of Western Idaho (CWI) Foundation’s 11th-annual Opening Doors Benefit Event to raise money for student scholarships.

Online Auction – OPEN FOR BIDDING!

Sept. 1 – 15

The entire CWI community is invited to join this year's online auction. Start bidding!

Live Event

Friday, Sept. 13
CWI's Nampa Campus Academic Building

Contact the Foundation at 208.562.3100 or foundation@cwi.edu for more information and ways to get involved!

Thank you to our 2023 sponsors!

Title Sponsor

 Ball Ventures Ahlquist logo

 

Presidential Sponsors

First Interstate Bank logoKey Bank logoCorwin Ford logo

 

Community Leadership Sponsors

ESI logoNorthwestern Mutual logoAutovol logoHummel logo Paradigm logo

 

Excellence Sponsors

Saint Alphonsus logoFerguson Wellman logoStill Water Hollow logoCushing Terrell logoElsberg Studios logo

 

Table Sponsors

CapEd logoAnderson Construction logoIdaho Central Credit Union logoIdaho Power logoThomas Cuisine logoPacific Recycling logoHawley Troxell logoHeartland RV logo Teens2Trades logo Bank of Idaho logo

 

Auction Sponsors

  title one logo P1FCU logo

 

Program Sponsors

 

Live Event Sponsors

Collegis Education logoEpic Development logo title one logoHorizon Credit Union logo

16677 How do I register for the online auction?

Click on the link below to access the online auction.

2024 Opening Doors Online Auction

  • Once on the auction site, select Register to get started.
  • A pop-up window will appear to complete registration. 

If you are a returning guest, please log in on the top right with your email address and password to begin viewing and bidding on auction items.

16672 Can I view auction items without registering?

Yes, browsing the online auction is allowed, however, you cannot bid on any auction items without registering and entering a credit card number. Once you have registered, you will also be entered to win fabulous prizes!

16674 Do I have to enter my credit card number to register?

Yes! We want serious bidders, but don’t worry!  Auction Frogs is completely secure, and your card will only be charged if you win an item.

16675 Will I be notified if I am outbid? How long do I have to rebid?

You will receive an email letting you know when you have been outbid. Be sure to check your email (and junk mail) so someone doesn’t steal the item out from under you! 

If there are still multiple bidders for an item when the auction closes, the bidding will stay open until there are no further bids. Don’t wait too long to make up your mind — if three minutes goes by without a bid, the other person wins!

16676 If I win an item, how will I receive it?

The Foundation staff will reach out to all winners and make arrangements for delivery or pick up of large auction items. Smaller and digital auction items will be mailed or emailed to the winners. For questions, contact the Foundation office at 208.562.3100.

Contact the CWI Foundation

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Photo of Mark Arstein
Vice President, Advancement
208.562.3035
markarstein@cwi.edu
Chief Development Officer, CWI Foundation
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Photo of Ryan Gerulf
Assistant Chief Development Officer, Philanthropy Planning
208.562.3059
ryangerulf@cwi.edu
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Photo of Michael Keller
Assistant Chief Development Officer, Strategic Initiatives
208.562.3567
michaelkeller@cwi.edu
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Coordinator of Donor Acknowledgement and Recognition
208.562.3159
ladawnanderst@cwi.edu
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Photo of Stephanie Boren
Executive Assistant, Foundation
208.562.3156
stephanieboren@cwi.edu