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Complete event and auction management
Every feature you need to run an event people remember.
From the first ticket to the last thank-you, you get one place to run the auction, take bids on phones, check guests in, and close the night. You do not need a paid events team to use it.
Test it together before you decide. Nothing public until you say so.
✓ No app required for guests✓ Built for school and community events✓ Free to build and test
Bright Futures FoundationSpring school auction
Event readyEverything is connected.
Tickets, bidders, donations, and payments in one event workspace.
124 guests$18,450 raised8 days to event
Ticket sales68 of 100 sold
Silent auction47 items live
Fund-a-NeedGiving levels set
Check-inQR codes ready
One system, no patchwork
Built for every moment before, during, and after event night.
250K+events completed
$1B+raised for causes
4.9 ★Google rating
+43%average revenue increase
The full event journey
One connected system from planning through payment.
Instead of forcing your team to stitch together separate tools, each feature suite shares the same event, guest, bidder, and payment record. See silent auction software for catalogs, bidding, and checkout in one place.
Sell and register
Sell tickets, manage tables, capture attendees, and prepare bidder access.
Engage guests
Share one link for browsing, bidding, raffle sales, donations, and updates.
Run the room
Check in guests, drive mobile bidding, take pledges, and keep timing clear.
Close and follow up
Collect payments, send receipts, review reports, and thank supporters.
Event setup and scheduling
- Event name, dates, and bidding windows
- Online, live, or hybrid auction formats
- Shareable auction page and event link
- Preview your event before launch
Item catalog management
- Item images, descriptions, and fair market value
- Starting bids and buy-now pricing
- Categories for a clearer guest experience
- Item display signs and QR-code promotion
Catalog visibility and sharing
- Early catalog access for registered guests
- Pre-event item browsing and favorites
- One link for bidders across devices
- Live updates when event details change
Flexible auction formats
- Timed online auction experience
- In-room silent auction bidding
- Live event support for your program
- Hybrid access for remote and in-room guests
No-app mobile bidding
- Bid from a phone browser with one link
- Responsive experience for mobile and desktop
- QR-code access at your event
- No download barrier for donors or guests
Outbid alerts and watchlists
- Email or SMS alerts when bidders are outbid
- Direct path back to the item
- Watchlists for items guests care about
- More ways to keep competition active
Giving and donations
- Accept donations as part of the event flow
- Card, check, PayPal, and other payment options
- Donation participation alongside auction bidding
- Support direct gifts from guests and donors
Guest engagement tools
- Pre-event catalog access and bidder onboarding
- Direct mobile links to event actions
- One connected record across event activities
- Online access for supporters who cannot attend
Ticket sales and registration
- Paid tickets or free registration
- Multiple ticket types and inventory limits
- VIP, sponsor-table, and group-ticket options
- Ticket add-ons such as meals, raffles, and donations
Guest and attendee management
- Ticket-created attendee records
- Manual guest entry and bulk attendee imports
- Guest information updates before event night
- Automatic or manual bidder-number assignment
Tables, groups, and seating
- Sponsor and corporate-group management
- Table and seating assignments
- Add, edit, or transfer guests as plans change
- Group bidders for shared event participation
Check-in that keeps lines moving
- Mobile QR-code check-in on phones or tablets
- Manual attendee-list check-in when needed
- Confirm details and activate guest bidding
- At-door support for guest and bidder updates
Giving levels and direct pledges
- Preset giving levels for a clear ask
- Support for one specific program or need
- In-room paddle capture or phone pledges
- Direct donation flow with no item required
Mobile pledging for guests
- Guests can pledge directly from their phone
- No paper pledge cards or manual entry
- Connect pledges to the same bidder record
- Payment at checkout or through follow-up invoices
Real-time giving momentum
- Display running totals on screen
- Build urgency around a clear goal
- Keep live and mobile pledges together
- Share the total as your program moves forward
Works with your complete program
- Sequence a Fund-a-Need with silent or live lots
- Use the same guest registration and payment flow
- Support in-room, online, and hybrid participants
- Track gifts alongside the rest of the event revenue
Raffle ticket sales
- Online and in-person raffle ticket sales
- Fixed price tickets and bundle pricing
- Ticket quantity and sales-window controls
- Ticket-buyer records linked to your event
Drawing and winner workflow
- Ticket numbering and entry tracking
- Drawing workflow and winner selection support
- Winner communication and record keeping
- Post-draw reporting and reconciliation
Raffle setup and disclosure support
- Prize information and fair market value fields
- Draw timing and eligibility details
- Ticket and purchaser data for records
- Clear event-side reporting for reconciliation
Unified fundraiser activity
- Raffle buyers can become auction bidders
- Share one event link across fundraising formats
- One donor record across purchases and gifts
- Reduce separate systems and manual reconciliation
See the feature suite in your own event
You do not need to learn everything before you can start exploring.
Create Your Free Account with real or made-up event details, then see how the guest experience, event workspace, bidding, and fundraising tools could fit your cause.
Integrated payment collection
- Card, check, PayPal, and available payment methods
- Payment tools built into the event workflow
- Card-on-file options at registration
- Cleaner payment records for your team
Invoices and receipts
- Automatic winner invoices after bidding closes
- Receipt delivery for completed payments
- Track payment status in your admin workspace
- Support payment follow-up when needed
Event and auction reporting
- Item performance and bidding activity
- Revenue, payment, guest, and ticket reporting
- Bidder and donor exports for follow-up
- Records for event reconciliation and planning
Donor data for what comes next
- Bidder and donor profile records
- One record across tickets, bids, gifts, and payments
- Exports for thank-you letters and stewardship
- Insight for future-event planning and reporting
Live event operations
- Silent, live, and hybrid auction support
- In-room guest access through mobile devices
- Event tools that run from a shared workspace
- Flexible setup for small school nights or bigger community events
Volunteer-ready administration
- Attendee lookup and event updates
- Mobile or manual guest check-in options
- Manage bidders, tickets, tables, and items
- Access the event from devices your team already uses
Live fundraising moments
- Mobile bidding and guest notifications
- Paddle raise and Fund-a-Need participation
- Direct donations throughout the event
- Unified payment and giving records
Close without the bottleneck
- Send winners directly to payment on their phone
- Reduce checkout lines and volunteer follow-up
- Keep invoice and payment status visible
- Move from final bid to receipt in one workflow
Promotion and communication
- Share one auction link with supporters
- QR codes and item signs for in-person events
- Dashboard updates for your guest list
- Automated alerts that bring bidders back
Tools that can work together
- Constant Contact, QuickBooks, and Xero
- Stripe and PayPal payment connections
- DonorBooks listed among existing connections
- Options to import and export event data
Support and training
- Friendly help and training for your team
- Guidance as you set up your event
- Support path for live-event questions
- Product Expert and configuration-call options
Risk-free auction items
- Browse risk-free consignment experiences
- Expand your item options without extra vendors
- Add fundraising experiences alongside event items
- Keep item planning connected to your auction
What it means for your team
One feature suite supports every event role.
Each person on your team sees the part of the platform that makes their work easier, while the underlying guest and event information stays connected.
| Event role | Relevant CharityAuctions capabilities | What that removes from the day |
|---|---|---|
| Event chair | One event workspace, auction setup, tickets, items, reports, live-event visibility | Switching between tools and chasing scattered updates |
| Volunteer check-in team | Attendee imports, ticket-created profiles, QR check-in, manual lookup, bidder numbers | Paper lists, duplicate records, and arrival bottlenecks |
| Auction volunteers | Catalog management, item categories, mobile bidding, alerts, auction sharing, checkout | Paper bid sheets and manual bid tracking |
| Fundraising lead | Paddle raise, Fund-a-Need, direct donations, giving levels, mobile pledges, live totals | Separate pledge cards, manual entry, and disconnected giving records |
| Treasurer or bookkeeper | Invoices, receipts, payments, donor records, ticket reports, bidder exports, event reporting | Post-event reconciliation and incomplete follow-up data |
Feature list questions
Common questions before you explore the full platform.
Here are the answers we hear most from chairs who are still deciding.
Are ticket sales, bidders, and checkout managed in the same system?
Yes. CharityAuctions connects ticketing, attendee information, bidder profiles, mobile bidding, auction activity, donations, invoices, receipts, and reporting within the same event platform.
Can we run a silent auction, paddle raise, raffle, and ticketed event together?
Yes. You can run tickets, silent or live auctions, raffles, donations, and a Fund-a-Need or paddle raise in one event.
Do guests need to download an app?
No. Guests can participate from a browser on their phone using a link or QR code. They can browse, bid, donate, receive alerts, and pay without downloading an app.
What does Fund-a-Need mean?
Fund-a-Need is another name for a paddle raise, raise-the-paddle, or fund-a-cause. It is a direct donation ask with preset giving levels, usually built around a specific need or program.
Can we see the platform before we are ready to launch?
Yes. Create Your Free Account with real or made-up details. Explore it with your volunteers. Delete it in one click if it is not right. No credit card required.
Ready when you are
See the complete event experience before you commit.
Create Your Free Account, then test tickets, bidding, giving, and checkout from one workspace. Nothing public until you say so.
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