A Family Business with Heart
Since 2007, we've been helping organizations raise more funds through better auction experiences.
How It All Started
In 2007, Tom Kelly was trying to set up an auction for his mother to raise funds for a cause near and dear to her heart.
He encountered steep commission fees and a lack of user control. Tom recognized this represented a real barrier to nonprofits and everyday heroes like his mom, who wanted to make a real difference in their communities.
It was challenging for these organizations to take their fundraising efforts to the next level due to lack of resources, expertise, and time.
Tom founded CharityAuctions, the online auction platform that lets anyone set up a professional-quality auction or mobile bidding event in minutes.
Meet Our Founders
Tom Kelly
Co-founder & Technical Lead
Tom's journey began with a simple desire to help his mother raise funds for a cause she cared about. What he discovered was a system that took too much from those giving back.
"I wanted to create a platform that puts the power back in the hands of the fundraisers—the everyday heroes making a difference in their communities."
With his background in technology, Tom focuses on making sure our platform is both powerful and easy to use for organizations of all sizes.
Jen Kelly
Co-founder & Customer Experience
Jen brings her extensive experience in event planning and nonprofit management to ensure that CharityAuctions truly meets the needs of fundraisers.
"Our mission is to make fundraising accessible to everyone, regardless of technical expertise or resources. We're here to support our users every step of the way."
Jen leads our customer support team and is passionate about helping organizations maximize their fundraising potential through personalized guidance and support.
Together, Tom and Jen have grown CharityAuctions from a simple idea to a comprehensive platform that has helped thousands of organizations raise millions for causes that matter.
The Platform We Built
CharityAuctions is the "click-and-easy" way to grow your bidding pool, increase your fundraising profits and reduce expenses so more money goes directly to your cause.
Customizable Templates
Professional-quality auction pages that can be set up in minutes, no technical expertise required.
Multiple Bidding Options
Flexible mobile bidding solutions that work for any type of event, whether online, in-person, or hybrid.
Human Support
Personalized assistance from dedicated account managers who understand your fundraising goals.
User-Friendly Features
Intuitive tools designed for fundraisers of all experience levels, making auction management simple.
Our Core Values
Empowering Heroes
We believe in empowering everyday heroes who are making a difference in their communities.
Accessibility
We're committed to making professional fundraising tools accessible to organizations of all sizes.
Maximizing Impact
We design our platform to reduce expenses so more money goes directly to the causes that matter.
Our Commitment to Giving
Every year, we donate 20% of our profits to charitable organizations that are making a difference in communities around the world.
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Ready to Transform Your Fundraising?
Join thousands of organizations that use CharityAuctions to raise more funds with less effort.