Build a private demo for the team
- Create an account. Name the demo. Nothing is public.
- Add a few items. See what guests see on their phones.
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How CharityAuctions works
From a private demo to auction night in 3 steps
You run the fundraiser on top of a real job. CharityAuctions (formerly Charity Auctions Today) starts you in a private demo. $0 upfront. Free plan 5%, prepaid $499 plus 3%, custom 0%. No sales call. No tip prompt. Median 10 minutes to first item.
✓ Test it together before you decide. Nothing public until you say so.
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Your event at a glance
Guests registered246
Items ready86
Event readiness
Keep bidding, giving, and checkout in one place.
The path after you click
Three steps. One private demo. A calmer auction night.
Here is exactly what happens after you build a private demo for the team.
Turn it into your real event
- Swap demo items for real donations using our item templates.
- Invite your team to log in and help from anywhere.
- Preview bidder view and leaderboard before anyone sees it.
Run the night without a line
- Guests bid on their phones, no paper bid sheets.
- Leaderboard keeps the room engaged.
- One-tap checkout ends the night without lines.
4.9/5
$0 upfront. No sales call. Median 10 minutes to first item.
We were terrified to go digital. It was our smoothest checkout ever.
Auction chairSchool fundraiser
Setup took under 30 minutes. I would recommend this to any group.
Jennifer K.PTA President
The people coming to our events say it is easy to use. We can check people out so much faster than we ever could.
Jeff L.Auction Chair
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One simple screen on event night
The same tools you practiced in demo, live on auction night.
Your private demo uses the real bidder view, leaderboard, and checkout. When you swap in real items, your team already knows the path. Guests bid on their phones. You run the night from one screen.
✓Nothing extra to learn later. Demo mode is the same software you will use on event night.
No-app bidding
Guests can use a simple link on their phone, tablet, or computer. There is nothing new to download before they bid.
Tickets & check-in
Bring ticket sales, guest registration, tables, and attendee details into one event-ready workflow.
Giving & raffles
Pair bids with donations and raffle activity so supporters can contribute in the way that feels right for them.
Online, live & hybrid
Run the fundraiser you have planned, whether donors are at home, in the room, or participating together.
Outbid momentum
Automatic alerts and easy return paths make it simple for supporters to jump back in when competition rises.
Checkout & reporting
Move from winning bid to invoice, receipt, payment record, and event reports without a manual maze.
Answers before you begin
Clear from the first click.
Every new account starts in a private demo. Here is what happens after you build a private demo for the team auction.
What happens after I click Build a private demo for the team?
You create an account and land in a private demo. Name it. Add a few items. See what guests will see on their phones. Nothing goes public until you say so. You can delete the demo in one click. Plans are 5%, $499 plus 3%, or 0%.
How long until I add the first item?
Median 10 minutes to first item. Most people name the demo and add a couple of items on the first sitting. Come back later when you have real donations.
Can we use CharityAuctions for a small event?
Yes. You can begin with the essential auction tools and a simple sharing link, then build only the experience your fundraiser needs.
Can the platform support a large in-person or hybrid event?
Yes. The platform is designed for online, live, and hybrid fundraising, so in-room guests and remote bidders can participate through the same event experience. You do not need to run two separate systems or manually reconcile bids.
Do guests need to download an app?
No. Guests can use a direct event link from the browser on their phone, tablet, or computer. No app download required. Any phone, any browser, any event.
What happens after a winning bid?
Winners can receive a clear invoice and checkout path on their phone. They pay directly from the link. Receipts are sent automatically and your team has payment records and reporting in one place.
What's included in CharityAuctions?
Everything. Mobile bidding, online and silent auctions, live event tools, hybrid auction support, tickets, tables, raffles, instant checkout, invoices, receipts, donor profiles, reporting, CSV exports, and free support. All included with every account. No feature tiers, no hidden add-ons.
Does CharityAuctions include tickets and raffles?
Yes. Ticket sales, table management, guest check-in, raffle ticket sales (online and in-person), automatic entry tracking, and winner drawing are all included. Guest ticket purchases link directly to bidder accounts so checkout is seamless at the end of the night.
How do outbid alerts work?
When a bidder is outbid, they receive an automatic alert by email or SMS with a direct link back to the item. This brings donors back at exactly the right moment, when they are most motivated to bid again, and keeps competition active until the final close time.
Start in private demo mode
From a private demo to a calmer auction night.
Build a practice silent auction today. Add real items when you are ready. Run bidding and checkout from one simple screen on event night. See silent auction software for catalogs, bidding, and checkout in one place.
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