Attract More Bidders
No app neededWhen you start your free auction, bidders can join from any phone. No app needed.
For schools, churches, and nonprofits running auctions
Make your next auction
your biggest fundraiser yet
without tech headaches
CharityAuctions.com combines auction software and hands-on support so your team raises more with less hassle. Used by 50,000+ organizations that have raised over $1B for their causes.
+43%Avg. revenue increase
$1B+Raised since 2007
30 minAverage setup time
4.9 ★On Google
Start My Auction Free
Prefer to talk to a person first? Schedule a quick walkthrough.
Takes about 60 seconds to get started. No credit card. If you don't run your auction, you don't pay.
You don't have time to become a software expert. You just need this to work.
You've got a board to answer to, donors to impress, and an event date that isn't moving. The last thing you need is confusing software, a setup process that eats your week, or a "submit a ticket" support team when something breaks the night of your auction.
That's not what we do.
Solution
Here's Everything You Get - Done For You
Done-For-You Setup
Our team builds your first auction with you. Not a login. Not a help doc. An actual person, building it with you.
48-Hour Onboarding Call
Book your call, and you're walking through your live auction dashboard within two days of signing up.
Real-Time Support During Your Event
A live support line during your actual auction window. Not a ticket queue. A real person, on standby, while your event is happening.
Proven Templates & Copy
Item descriptions, bid messaging, donor emails. All pulled from what's already working for thousands of nonprofits like yours.
Guarantee
Live in 7 Days - Or We Build It By Hand, Free.
If your auction isn't live and ready to go within 7 days of signing up, we build it for you, by hand, at no cost. That's how confident we are in the setup process. The risk is on us, not you.
Charity Auction Software for Every Event
Launch Your Free Fundraiser Auction In Minutes.
Pick your event type and we'll spin up a ready-to-go demo auction you can customize and share with donors today.
Selected: Silent & Live Auction template.
Start My Auction Free
Create a free demo auction. No credit card. Upgrade anytime for live event tools.
Need help planning? Talk to our team.
Auction Outcomes
Everything You Need for a More Profitable, Less Stressful Auction.
Launch a free demo auction today and get the same tools top nonprofits use to raise more money, run smoother events, and spend less time on logistics.
+43%average revenue vs. paper bid sheets
$1B+raised across 250,000+ events
30 minaverage time to go live from signup
1M+active bidders on the platform
Avg. 34% more raisedvs. paper-based events
Start My Auction Free
Create a free demo auction in minutes. No credit card.
Generate More Bids
+43% avg revenueYour free auction includes auto outbid alerts, popcorn bidding, and flexible closing rules.
Simplify Event Night
30 min setupUse your free auction to manage tickets, check-in, live bidding, and paddle raises from one system.
Eliminate Checkout Chaos
Instant payoutsYour free auction sends invoices automatically and lets winners pay from their phones when bidding closes.
Know Exactly What Happened
Real-time dataYour free auction tracks bidders, winners, payments, and items with clear post-event reporting.
Get Expert Help When You Need It
Free supportStart free and talk to a real support team by phone, chat, or email before and during your event.
142 Active Bidders
bidding right now
$18,450raised so far tonight
Mobile Bidding
Bid from the Palm of Your Hand.
Donors scan a QR code and bid from any phone. This is what mobile bidding looks like when you start your free auction.
- No app download, bidders join from any phone.
- Real-time outbid text alerts keep bids climbing.
- One-tap checkout with Apple Pay and Google Pay.
- Live bid leaderboard that drives in-room competition.
1M+ bidders have used mobile bidding on CharityAuctions. Average event sees 3.2x more bids vs. paper sheets.
No setup fee. Pay a small % only if you run your auction and raise funds.
What Organizers Say
Real results from real fundraising events.
4.9
2,400+ verified reviews
from event organizers
from event organizers
$86K raised in one night
“We raised 43% more than our previous year. Mobile bidding was completely seamless, and our donors loved it.”
Sarah M.
Development Director, Regional Food Bank
$12K on their first event
“We raised $12K on our first event with zero tech headaches. Setup took under 30 minutes, and I would recommend this to any nonprofit.”
Jennifer K.
Event Chair, Community Foundation
Record-breaking fundraising year
“We had a record-breaking fundraising year. The hybrid auction let us reach donors who could not attend in person.”
Michael R.
Fundraising Chair, Regional Hospital Foundation
How It Works
From zero to live in 30 minutes.
Start your auction free, then follow this guided setup from your first item to your first bid. No training or IT team required.
Create your auction page
Add your organization name, logo, and event details. Your branded page is ready in minutes.
Takes about 5 minutesAdd your auction items
Upload photos, set opening bids, and let our AI write item descriptions for you. Or import from CSV.
AI writes descriptions for youShare and watch bids roll in
Share your link with donors so they can bid from any phone. Real-time alerts keep bids climbing.
Avg. 43% more raised vs. paperMost organizers complete all 3 steps in about 30 minutes.
Start My Auction Free
Follow these 3 steps to launch your free demo auction in about 30 minutes. No setup fee.
No IT department
needed to get started
30 minaverage setup time from signup
100% FreeTop auctions raise 38% more. This shows you how.
Free 14-page PDF · 250,000+ events studiedNot ready to start?Get the playbook our best fundraisers use.
We broke down what the best charity auctions do differently. This free guide gives you their step-by-step plan. Copy it. Raise more. Stress less.
- What top 1% of auctions do first
- Scripts that pull in more bids
- Night-of checklist for your team
- PDF in your inbox in 60 seconds
4,200+ fundraisers downloaded this weekNo credit card. No spam. Ever.
FAQ
Common questions about charity auction software.
Everything you need to know before your first event. Still have questions? Our team is available by phone, chat, or email.
Charity auction software is a digital platform that enables nonprofits and fundraising organizations to create, manage, and run online or in-person auctions to raise money. It typically includes item catalog management, mobile bidding, real-time bid tracking, payment processing, and donor management. CharityAuctions.com is the leading charity auction software platform, trusted by 50,000+ organizations.
Start My Auction FreeCharityAuctions is built specifically for nonprofits, schools, PTOs, foundations, and fundraising events that want an easier way to run online, live, or hybrid auctions. The platform includes mobile bidding, checkout, ticketing, reporting, and donor tools, with no upfront software cost and a free way to test the platform before committing.
50,000+ organizations trust CharityAuctions. Average event raises 43% more than paper-based auctions.
CharityAuctions uses performance-based pricing, so you pay nothing upfront. Pricing is tied to your results after your event. There is no upfront software cost, no subscription required to get started, and no credit card needed to create and test your auction.
See full pricing detailsYes. You can create your auction, add items, and fully test the platform at no cost. No credit card is required to get started. Most organizers are live in under 30 minutes.
Start My Auction FreeYes. CharityAuctions includes full silent auction functionality: item catalog with photos and descriptions, opening bid and bid increment settings, mobile bidding without an app, real-time outbid notifications via text, and automated checkout. You can run your silent auction entirely online or use it alongside an in-person event.
Online silent auctions on CharityAuctions average 3.2x more bids than paper bid sheets.
No. CharityAuctions is browser-based. Bidders simply scan a QR code or click a link to access the auction from any smartphone. No app download is required. They receive real-time outbid text alerts and can check out instantly.
No app = more bidders. Removing the download barrier increases bidder participation by up to 60%.
CharityAuctions supports online, live, and hybrid charity auctions, raffles, and live events including galas and golf tournaments. It is built for nonprofits, schools, PTOs, foundations, churches, alumni groups, and hospitals.
Talk to an expert about your eventStart Your Auction Free. We Handle the Stressful Parts.
In about 30 minutes you'll have a live-ready auction, a playbook for the week, and real support on the line the night of your event.
$1B+raised on platform
250K+events completed
+43%avg revenue increase
30 minavg setup time
No credit card required
No upfront software cost
No long-term contract
Free support included
Platform fee applies only if you run your auction and raise funds. See pricing.