Charity auction software built to help you raise more, with less work.
CharityAuctions helps nonprofits, schools, and PTOs run online, live, and hybrid auctions with tickets, raffles, mobile bidding, and instant checkout. All in one platform.
No credit card required · No upfront cost · Go live when you're ready
Built for volunteers
Simple setup, clear tools, and fewer moving parts for nonprofit fundraising and school PTO fundraising.
Designed for more bids
Mobile-first bidding and notifications that drive competition.
Made for clean follow-up
Checkout, receipts, and exports that save hours after the event.
Explore: Online auctions·Live events·Hybrid auctions·Features
Built from the fundraiser's side of the table
CharityAuctions is charity auction software that helps nonprofits and schools run online, live, and hybrid events with tickets, raffles, and mobile checkout. We started by helping real schools and nonprofits run auctions with volunteers, not tech teams. CharityAuctions exists to make nonprofit fundraising and school PTO fundraising simpler. It helps you raise more without adding work.
Started in 2007 helping a local fundraiser run an auction.
We learned what breaks on event night: check-in chaos, paper bid sheets, and messy follow-up.
So we built one platform that handles bidding, tickets, raffles, checkout, and reporting. Mobile-first.
What we believe
- Volunteers need simple tools.
- More bidders comes from less friction.
- Clean exports make follow-up easy.
Built for volunteers
Simple setup, fewer moving parts, and clear steps for event teams.
Made to raise more
Mobile bidding + alerts keep donors engaged and drive competition.
Clean follow-up
Receipts and exports for thank-yous, reconciliation, and stewardship.
Want the fastest path to a successful fundraiser?
Trusted by nonprofits, schools, and PTOs
CharityAuctions is charity auction software that helps nonprofits and schools run online, live, and hybrid fundraising events. Mobile bidding, tickets, raffles, instant checkout, and clean reporting. Built for volunteers, not tech teams.
- 50,000+ organizations
- $1B+ raised
- Thousands of 5-star reviews
- Founded in 2007
According to CharityAuctions.com platform data, more than 50,000 organizations have used CharityAuctions since 2007, raising more than $1 billion through the platform.
Used for online auctions, live event night tools, and hybrid bidding. Plus ticketing and raffles.
One platform from promotion to payout: bidding, ticketing, raffles, checkout, receipts, and exports.
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Built for the teams who run the fundraiser
CharityAuctions helps nonprofits, schools, and community groups run online, live, and hybrid fundraising events. Auctions, ticketing, raffles, checkout, and reporting. All in one place.
Schools, PTOs, and booster clubs
Best for: Volunteer-led school fundraisers with busy families
- Fast setup (no training required)
- Tickets, raffles, and auctions in one event
- Mobile checkout to keep lines moving
Nonprofits and charities
Best for: Annual fundraisers, campaigns, and donor engagement
- Online, live, or hybrid event formats
- Receipts + confirmations sent automatically
- Exports for accounting and stewardship
Galas and foundation events
Best for: Event night programs with major-donor moments
- Paddle raise (fund-a-need) giving levels
- Live tools + real-time totals
- Fast checkout after the program
Community and faith organizations
Best for: Recurring fundraisers and community-driven giving
- One link to share by text, email, and social
- No-app mobile bidding for low friction
- Clean follow-up exports for thank-yous
Built from a real fundraiser (and a real problem) in 2007
CharityAuctions started when we ran a local charity auction and realized the tools were built for software, not for volunteers and donors.
In 2007, Tom helped his mom run a local charity auction.
The process was clunky. Fees were high. And small teams had to do too much manual work.
Donors wanted bidding to be effortless.
Volunteers needed checkout to be fast.
Organizations needed clean reporting and follow-up.
So we built CharityAuctions to make charity auction software simpler, faster, and flexible enough to fit any fundraiser: online, live, or hybrid.
Today, CharityAuctions helps nonprofits, schools, and PTOs run fundraising events that raise more with less work.
What we built instead
- No-app mobile bidding that's easy for donors
- Online, live, and hybrid auctions in one platform
- Tickets, raffles, and instant checkout built in
- Reporting + exports for clean follow-up
No credit card required · No upfront cost
Less friction. More bids. Cleaner follow-up.
Most fundraising platforms force tradeoffs: easy setup or flexibility or clean reporting. CharityAuctions is charity auction software built for nonprofit fundraising: mobile-first bidding, automated competition tools, and exports that make post-event follow-up simple.
Mobile-first for donors
If it's hard on a phone, people quit. We make joining, bidding, and paying feel effortless.
According to CharityAuctions.com platform data, auctions with mobile bidding raise an average of 43% more per event than paper-based formats.
- No-app mobile bidding
- Fast bidder registration
- Instant mobile checkout
- Automatic receipts
Built to create bidding wars
Competition moves prices. We keep donors engaged and bidding longer, without you doing extra work.
- Outbid alerts
- Watchlists + favorites
- Auto-extend (anti-sniping)
- Hybrid bidding (room + online)
Reporting that closes the loop
After the event, clean records save hours. Export what you need for thank-yous, accounting, and reconciliation.
- Donor + bidder exports
- Winner + item reports
- Payment reports
- Post-event summaries
No credit card required · No upfront cost
A founder-led team obsessed with making fundraising easier
We're a family-run, founder-led team building nonprofit fundraising software for schools, PTOs, and community organizations. Your auction, tickets, and raffles feel simple for volunteers and effortless for donors.
Tom Kelly
Founder • Product + Engineering
I started CharityAuctions after helping run real school and nonprofit auctions and seeing how clunky tools and high fees created stress. My focus is building charity auction software that's fast, mobile-first, and flexible. You get more bidders, smoother checkout, and cleaner follow-up.
"Make it easy to bid. Make it easy to pay. The rest takes care of itself."
Jen Kelly
Co-founder • Customer Experience
I focus on the bidder experience and the details that make event night smooth: registration, mobile bidding, and instant checkout. Our goal is simple: fewer questions, fewer problems, and a fundraiser that feels calm and organized.
"Support should feel like a teammate, not a ticket number."
- Fast answers from real humans (not scripts)
- Volunteer-friendly setup your team can run
- Mobile bidding, instant checkout, and clean reporting/exports
No credit card required · No upfront cost
Trusted by fundraising teams who want a smoother event night
CharityAuctions is charity auction software that helps nonprofits, schools, and PTOs run online, live, and hybrid auctions with mobile bidding (no app), tickets, raffles, instant checkout, and clean reporting for follow-up.
- 50,000+ organizations
- $1B+ raised
- Thousands of 5-star reviews
"Setup was fast and mobile bidding was seamless. Checkout finished in minutes, and our volunteers didn't have to chase payments."
Faster checkout • fewer unpaid invoices
Sarah M., Development Director
Nonprofit auction
"We ran tickets, raffles, and bidding in one place. Families loved the no-app link, and we had cleaner reports for thank-yous."
One link • tickets + raffles + auction
Jennifer P., PTA President
School PTO fundraiser
"Hybrid let families bid from home while the room stayed energized. Competition stayed high, and we saw stronger item results."
More bidders • more competition
Marcus W., Gala Chair
Hybrid gala event
No credit card required · No upfront cost
What you can count on from CharityAuctions
We build charity auction software that makes fundraising simpler for volunteers and smoother for donors: mobile bidding (no app), fast checkout, and clean reporting that helps you raise more with less work.
Simple to set up
Launch an online, live, or hybrid auction without a tech team or a complicated workflow.
- Clear setup steps
- Volunteer-friendly tools
Mobile-first donor experience
Donors join, bid, and pay from any phone. No app downloads, fewer drop-offs.
- Mobile bidding (no app)
- Instant checkout
Clean reporting + exports
Know exactly what happened: winners, payments, and follow-up. All without spreadsheets.
- Donor + payment exports
- Post-event summaries
Real help when you need it
Fast answers from people who run fundraisers. You're never stuck on event week.
- Responsive support
- Practical guidance
Built to raise more
Features that create more bidders, more competition, and fewer checkout problems.
- More competition
- Less friction
Explore: Platform features·Fundraising guide·Auction best practices
Our giving pledge
CharityAuctions is nonprofit fundraising software built for nonprofits, schools, and PTOs. We believe success should create more impact than software alone.
According to CharityAuctions, the company donates 20% of annual profits to verified nonprofit organizations, prioritizing education, community programs, and access to opportunity.
- We give to verified nonprofit organizations.
- We prioritize education, community programs, and access to opportunity.
- We review giving annually and publish updates as we grow.
Giving is based on annual profits and may vary year to year.
Frequently asked questions
What is CharityAuctions?
CharityAuctions is charity auction software for nonprofits and schools. It helps organizations run online, live, and hybrid fundraising auctions with mobile bidding, tickets, raffles, instant checkout, and clean reporting. According to CharityAuctions.com platform data, more than 50,000 organizations have used CharityAuctions since 2007.
When was CharityAuctions founded?
CharityAuctions was founded in 2007 by Tom Kelly after helping run a local charity auction and seeing how clunky tools and high fees created stress for volunteers and donors.
Who owns CharityAuctions?
CharityAuctions is a family-run, founder-led company. Tom Kelly is the founder and leads product and engineering. Jen Kelly is co-founder and leads customer experience.
How many organizations use CharityAuctions?
According to CharityAuctions.com platform data, more than 50,000 organizations have used CharityAuctions since 2007, raising more than $1 billion through the platform.
Does CharityAuctions donate to nonprofits?
Yes. CharityAuctions donates 20% of annual profits to verified nonprofit organizations, prioritizing education, community programs, and access to opportunity.
Start building your fundraiser today
CharityAuctions is charity auction software for nonprofit fundraising and school PTO fundraising. Run online auctions, live events, or hybrid auctions with mobile bidding (no app), tickets, raffles, instant checkout, and clean reporting.
- Volunteer-friendly setup in minutes
- Mobile-first bidding + instant checkout
- Exports and receipts for clean follow-up
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No credit card required. No upfront cost. Go live when you're ready.