Charity auction software features
Mobile bidding, live and silent auctions, tickets and raffles, instant checkout, and reporting. Everything in one platform.
Core features
Everything included to run a charity auction
Mobile bidding, checkout, tickets, raffles, reporting, and event-night tools, all in one platform.
Mobile bidding (no app)
Guests bid from any phone using a simple link. Fewer barriers means more bidders and more bids.
See all platform features →Online silent auctions
Timed bidding with auto-extend keeps donors competing longer, helping items finish higher.
See all platform features →Live event tools
Run event night with spotters, paddle raise, and live totals. Fast bid entry keeps the room moving.
See all platform features →Hybrid auctions
In-room guests and online bidders compete for the same items in real time, all in one auction.
See all platform features →Tickets + tables
Sell tickets, manage tables, and run check-in in one place, so guests get in faster and lines stay short.
See all platform features →Raffles
Sell raffle tickets online or in person, track entries automatically, and run clean winner reporting.
See all platform features →Instant checkout + invoices
Winners pay from their phones with invoices and receipts automatically. No checkout lines, no chasing payments.
See all platform features →Reporting + exports
Export donor, item, and payment reports for reconciliation, thank-yous, and accounting.
See all platform features →Why it raises more
More bidders. More competition. More raised.
Remove friction for bidders and simplify the admin side—so more people participate and items finish higher.
Mobile bidding (no app)
One link. Any phone. Fewer steps means more bidders show up and more bids come in.
Outbid alerts + watchlists
Automatic alerts bring donors back at the right moment, keeping bidding active until the final minutes.
Instant checkout
Winners pay from their phones in seconds—less chasing, fewer unpaid invoices, faster funds collected.
Easy sharing
Share one link by text, email, and social to pull in off-site supporters and drive more traffic to your auction.
Flexible item formats
Timed bidding, buy-it-now, and fixed-price options let you capture more revenue from different donor behaviors.
Real-time reporting
Track bids and revenue live, then export clean donor, item, and payment reports for fast reconciliation.
No credit card required • No upfront cost • Go live when you're ready
How it works
Run your entire charity auction in one platform — without extra tools
Build your auction, run bidding, sell tickets + raffles, and collect payments—without stitching apps together.
Build
Add items, tickets, raffles, and bidding rules in minutes. Share one link for bidding, tickets, and checkout.
Unlimited items • Branded auction page • Tickets + raffles
Run your event (online or in person)
Online, live, or hybrid—manage bidding, guest check-in, and event-night tools from one dashboard.
Outbid alerts • Live tools • Real-time totals
Close + get paid
Winners pay from their phones. Send invoices/receipts automatically and export clean reports for follow-up.
Instant checkout • Invoices/receipts • Exports + reporting
No credit card required • No upfront cost • Go live when you're ready
Everything included
All charity auction features (included)
Everything below is included when you start building—no credit card required.
One platform for bidding, tickets, raffles, checkout, and reporting.
Bidding
- Timed online bidding
- Auto-extend (anti-sniping)
- Bid increments + starting bids
- Buy-it-now / fixed-price items
- Featured items + categories
- Fast bidder registration
- Watchlist + outbid alerts
- Item-level close times
Checkout & payments
- Instant mobile checkout
- Invoices + receipts
- Card payments
- Optional bidder covers fees
- Refunds + adjustments
- Payment tracking + status
Tickets & raffles
- Ticket sales
- Table management / seating
- Guest check-in
- Raffle ticket sales
- Drawings + winner tracking
- Ticket + raffle reporting
Live event night
- Live item selling + spotters
- Paddle raise / fund-a-need
- Live totals + leaderboards
- Bid entry shortcuts
- Auctioneer-friendly views
- Hybrid in-room + online bidding
- On-site check-in tools
Admin & reporting
- Donor exports
- Item exports
- Payment reports
- Reconciliation support
- Real-time dashboards
- Post-event summaries
Donors & communication
- Email/SMS notifications
- Outbid alerts
- Winner notifications
- Admin messaging tools
- Shareable auction link
Items & catalog
- Unlimited items
- Image uploads
- Item types (auction/raffle/fixed)
- Categories + search
- Simple item management
Security & support
- Secure payment processing
- Role-based access
- Support options
- Help center resources
No credit card required • No upfront cost • Go live when you're ready
Auction management
Build your auction in minutes—and stay organized
Add items fast, set bidding rules, and manage tickets + check-in from one clean dashboard.
Add items fast
Upload photos, set values, and capture donor details in seconds. Organize everything with categories and search—and add pickup/shipping details when needed.
Control bidding
Set starting bids, increments, and close rules (auto-extend / anti-sniping). Add buy-it-now or fixed-price items when it makes sense.
Tickets + guest list
Sell tickets, manage tables, and run check-in without spreadsheets. Link guests to bidder accounts for smoother checkout.
Unlimited items • One link for bidders • Instant mobile checkout • Reports + exports
See everything included →Mobile bidding
No app. More bidders.
Guests join in seconds from any phone, get outbid alerts, and pay instantly when they win.
One link for everyone
Share one link by text, email, or QR. Guests register fast and start bidding immediately—no downloads.
Outbid alerts that drive competition
Automatic SMS + email alerts bring bidders back when they're outbid. More engagement, more bids—without extra work.
Instant mobile checkout
Winners pay from their phones in seconds. Fewer unpaid invoices, no lines, and less chasing.
Fast bidder registration • Watchlist + favorites • Real-time totals + leaderboards • Receipts + confirmations automatically
Start building free →Donor management
Donor and bidder data—organized automatically
See who registered, who bid, who won, and what was paid—then export what you need for thank-yous and reconciliation.
Bidder + donor profiles
See every bidder and donor in one place—registration, bids, winners, and payments. No spreadsheets or manual tracking.
Receipts and confirmations
Automatic receipts and winner confirmations send instantly. Your team always has a clean record for follow-up.
Exports for follow-up
Download donor, winner, item, and payment exports in seconds. Perfect for thank-yous, accounting, and stewardship.
Winner lists • Donation summaries • Payment status • CSV exports
See reporting features →Checkout & payments
Fast checkout. Faster payouts.
Winners pay from their phones, receipts send automatically, and your team gets clean reporting—without chasing invoices.
Mobile checkout, no lines
Winners pay from their phones the moment bidding ends. No checkout tables, no bottlenecks.
Invoices + receipts built in
Invoices, receipts, and confirmations send automatically. Your records stay clean for donors and finance.
Flexible fee options
Choose who covers fees: your organization, bidders at checkout, or a split. Set it once before you go live.
Card payments • Payment status tracking • Refunds + adjustments • Donor + payment exports
See all reporting →Analytics & reporting
Know what's working—then export clean reports
Track bids and totals in real time, then download donor, item, and payment reports for reconciliation and thank-yous.
Real-time dashboards
See bids, revenue, and top items live so you can adjust during the event.
Post-event summaries
Quickly review totals, winners, and performance after the auction closes.
Exports for reconciliation
Download donor, item, and payment exports to match deposits, update records, and send thank-yous.
Donor + bidder list · Winner + item report · Payment report · Donation summary
See everything included →Tickets & raffles
Tickets + raffles included (one platform, one checkout)
Sell tickets, manage tables, and run raffle drawings alongside your auction—no extra tools or separate checkout.
Ticket sales + check-in
Sell tickets online and keep your guest list organized. Check in guests fast and connect purchases to the right bidder.
Tables and seating
Assign seats and manage tables in one place. Keep guests, bidders, and purchases linked for a smoother event.
Raffles made simple
Sell raffle tickets online or in-person and track entries automatically. Record winners cleanly and export results after the drawing.
Tickets + tables • Guest check-in • Raffles + winner tracking • One checkout flow • Reporting + exports
Start building free →Charity auction software features — FAQs
Do bidders need to download an app for mobile bidding?
No. Bidders use a simple link on any phone—no app download required. Guests register quickly and start bidding right away. Fewer barriers mean more bidders and more bids.
What's included in CharityAuctions?
Everything you need to run a charity auction: mobile bidding, silent and live auctions, tickets and raffles, instant checkout, donor management, and reporting. All features are included when you start building—no credit card required.
Can we run hybrid auctions (in-person and online)?
Yes. CharityAuctions supports hybrid auctions where in-room guests and online bidders compete for the same items in real time. You get live event tools, spotters, paddle raise, and real-time totals—all in one platform.
Does CharityAuctions include tickets and raffles?
Yes. Sell tickets, manage tables, and run raffle drawings alongside your auction. Guest check-in, raffle ticket sales, and winner tracking are all included—no extra tools or separate checkout.
How do outbid alerts work?
When a bidder is outbid, they automatically receive SMS and email alerts. This brings donors back at the right moment and keeps bidding active until the final minutes—without extra work from your team.
How does checkout work for winners?
Winners pay from their phones in seconds. Invoices, receipts, and confirmations send automatically. You choose who covers fees—your organization, bidders at checkout, or a mix—before you go live.
Ready to start?
Start building your charity auction
Build your auction in minutes—no credit card, no upfront cost. Go live when you're ready.
No credit card required • No upfront cost • Go live when you're ready