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CharityAuctions

The #1 Platform for Charity Auction Fundraisers

One complete platform for charity auctions, donations, bidding, and impact tracking.

Trusted by 50,000+ organizations to raise more funds faster—together.

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Trusted by Leading Charity Auction Organizers Worldwide

Join over 50,000+ organizations and one million+ bidders who have raised funds through our charity auction platform

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Complete Charity Auction Solutions for Every Fundraiser

Whether you're running an online-only charity auction, a hybrid event, or a traditional in-person gala, our platform adapts to your fundraising needs.

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Online Charity Auctions

Reach donors anywhere, anytime

Online Charity Auctions

Reach donors anywhere with fully digital charity auctions that maximize participation and engagement.

  • Mobile-friendly charity bidding experience
  • Automated charity bidder notifications
  • Secure online charity payment processing
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Hybrid Charity Auctions

The best of both worlds for charity fundraisers

Hybrid Charity Auctions

Combine the best of both worlds with in-person charity events and online participation options.

  • Synchronized online & in-person charity bidding
  • Live streaming integration for charity events
  • Real-time charity event dashboards
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Live In-Person Charity Events

Elevate your charity gala experience

Live In-Person Charity Events

Elevate traditional charity galas and events with powerful digital tools and seamless management.

  • On-site charity event check-in & registration
  • Digital charity bid sheets & kiosks
  • Live charity auctioneer tools & displays

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Join thousands of organizations that have transformed their fundraising with CharityAuctions

Variety the Children's Charity of Illinois

Nonprofit Organization, Children's Charity

"CharityAuctions helped us raise 43% more funds than last year. The platform is intuitive and our donors loved the mobile bidding experience."

Every Feature Your Charity Auction Needs to Succeed

50+ features to take your charity fundraising to the next level

Charity Item Management
Charity Payments
Charity Analytics
Donor CRM for Charities
Charity Event Planning
Charity Ticketing
Charity Messaging
Charity Email Marketing
Charity Social Sharing
Charity Website Builder

Charity Auction Management

Comprehensive tools to manage charity items, bids, and the entire auction process from start to finish.

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Charity Fundraising Analytics

Real-time insights and powerful reporting tools to track charity performance and maximize your fundraising potential.

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Charity Automations
Charity Compliance
Charity Display Tools
Charity Support

Charity Donor Management

Build stronger relationships with comprehensive charity donor profiles, communication tools, and engagement tracking.

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Charity Impact Tracking

Show charity donors the real-world impact of their contributions with visual dashboards and compelling stories.

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Charity Filters
Charity Search
Charity Integrations
Charity Text Messaging
Charity Tax Receipts
Charity Donor Recognition
Charity Marketing
Charity Configuration
Charity Item Categories

Seamless team collaboration for successful events

Delegate tasks, track progress, and preserve institutional knowledge for future events

Delegate with confidence

Assign tasks to team members, track progress, and ensure nothing falls through the cracks. Perfect for committees and volunteer teams.

Task assignment

Assign tasks with clear deadlines

Role-based access

Control who can view and edit

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Delegate with confidence

Clear ownership, visible progress

Preserve institutional knowledge

Keep a complete history of your events, making it easy to pass the torch to new team members and build on past successes year after year.

Event archives

Complete records of past events

Clone past events

Start with proven templates

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$72,450
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$86,750
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Key Insights Preserved

  • Earlier donor outreach
  • Mobile bidding focus
  • Premium item strategy

Preserve institutional knowledge

Learn from history, improve every year

Never lose track of your auction's history

AuctionAid's comprehensive event history ensures your organization retains valuable knowledge even as committee members change. Pass the torch seamlessly year after year.

Year-over-year comparison

Track performance trends and identify opportunities for growth

Team transition tools

Onboard new committee members with comprehensive documentation

Task templates

Reuse successful task lists and workflows from previous events

Guided handoffs

Step-by-step process for transitioning to new team members

Ready-to-use resources

Launch your auction in minutes

Everything you need to get started instantly with proven templates and resources

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From setup to success in record time

Skip the learning curve and launch your auction with professionally designed templates that have helped raise millions for causes like yours.

Save 20+ hours of setup time with ready-to-use auction templates

Increase donations with proven item descriptions and marketing materials

Streamline your event with pre-built workflows and checklists

AuctionAid's templates saved us weeks of planning. We launched our first auction in just two days and raised over $45,000 for our school.
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Rebecca Martinez
PTA President, Lincoln Elementary

Charity Gala Template Pack

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Complete auction setup package
Item Catalog Templates
Marketing Materials
Event Timeline
Customizable Designs
Workflow Automations
Strategy Guide

No credit card required

Event Types

15 templates

Templates for galas, silent auctions, online events, and more

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Industry-Specific

24 templates

Tailored for schools, nonprofits, foundations, and religious organizations

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Fundraising Goals

18 templates

Templates optimized for different fundraising targets and audiences

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Trusted by 50,000+ organizations

Supercharge your
charity auction

Transform your fundraising events with powerful tools, ready-to-use templates, and expert support—all in one platform.

Launch your first auction in minutes, not weeks

Raise more funds with AI-powered bidding strategies

Track your impact with comprehensive analytics

No credit card required. Free forever plan available.
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Total Raised
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Active Bidders
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18 bids
$3,200
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Frequently Asked Questions About Charity Auctions

Everything you need to know about running successful charity auction fundraisers

What is a charity auction?

A charity auction is a fundraising event where items or services are sold to the highest bidder, with proceeds benefiting a charitable organization. Charity auctions can be conducted online, in-person, or as hybrid events combining both formats.

How do I set up an online charity auction?

Setting up an online charity auction is simple with CharityAuctions. Our platform provides everything you need: item management, bidder registration, secure payment processing, and real-time analytics. You can create your auction in minutes using our ready-to-use templates and customization tools.

What types of items work best for charity auctions?

The most successful charity auction items include unique experiences, travel packages, sports memorabilia, art, wine collections, and one-of-a-kind opportunities. Our platform helps you showcase these items with professional descriptions, images, and starting bids to maximize fundraising potential.

How can I increase bidding at my charity auction?

Increase bidding at your charity auction by creating urgency with countdown timers, sending automated outbid notifications, highlighting your cause's impact, showcasing item popularity, and making mobile bidding easy. CharityAuctions provides all these features to help maximize your fundraising results.

What makes CharityAuctions different from other platforms?

CharityAuctions stands out with our all-in-one solution that handles every aspect of your fundraiser. We offer superior mobile bidding, comprehensive donor management, detailed analytics, and seamless hybrid event capabilities. Our platform is trusted by 50,000+ organizations and has processed over $1 billion in charitable donations.