Reach more bidders
Invite supporters anywhere with a shareable link. Not just people who can attend in person. Remote donors bid the same as guests in the room.
More bidders. More competition. More raised.
No App Required
Online auction software
for nonprofits that
want to raise more.
Launch a professional online charity auction with mobile bidding in under 15 minutes. Reach donors anywhere. No technical skills required.
Trusted by 50,000+ organizations. $1B+ raised for nonprofits and schools.
No credit card requiredNo upfront costGo live when you're ready
+37%
Average increase in bids with mobile bidding
50,000+
Organizations trust CharityAuctions
$1B+
Raised for nonprofits and schools
15 min
Average setup time to go live
100% FreeTop auctions raise 38% more. This shows you how.
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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.
+37%Avg. bid increase
50K+Organizations
$1B+Total raised
4.9/5Platform rating
15 minAvg. setup time
$0Upfront cost
Why Online Auctions
Reach more donors. Raise more money.
An online charity auction lets supporters bid from anywhere using a simple link. Nonprofits and schools reach more donors and raise more at every event.
Keep bidding open longer
Run bidding for days instead of hours so more supporters have time to participate. Auto-extend prevents last-second sniping and keeps competition alive.
Items finish higher. More revenue per item.
Mobile bidding, no app
Bidders join from any phone using a simple link. No download, no friction, no barrier to participation. Any phone, any browser, any event.
Fewer barriers. More bids per item.
Fast checkout
Winners pay right from their phones when the auction closes. No checkout lines, no chasing payments, no unpaid invoices left behind.
Funds collected faster. Less follow-up.
Live dashboards and reporting
Track bids, revenue, and top items in real time during the event. Export clean donor and item reports the moment bidding closes.
Real-time visibility. Clean data for follow-up.
Outbid alerts and updates
Automatic notifications bring donors back at exactly the right moment. When they are most motivated to bid again. Keeps competition active until close.
More return bids. Higher final prices.
How It Works
Live in under 15 minutes.
Create your auction, share your link, and collect payments. All from one platform. No technical skills required.
01
Create your auction
Add items, photos, and bidding rules. Customize your auction page in minutes. No technical skills required.
02
Share your link
Share your auction link by email, text, and social. Bidders join from any phone. No app required.
03
Close and get paid
Winners pay from their phones when bidding ends. Export reports and donor lists instantly.
Live Auction
Spring Gala 2026
94
Active bidders
$48,200
Raised so far
Core Features
Everything you need to run a successful online auction.
Mobile bidding, outbid alerts, instant checkout, and reporting. Built into one online charity auction platform.
Mobile bidding (no app)
Bidders join from any phone using a simple link. No app required. Fewer barriers means more bidders and more bids.
One link. Any phone. More bids.
Outbid alerts and notifications
Automatic text and email updates keep donors engaged and bidding longer. Bringing them back at exactly the right moment.
More return bids. Higher final prices.
Instant checkout
Winners pay from their phones when the auction closes. No checkout lines, no chasing payments, no unpaid invoices.
Funds collected faster. Less chasing.
Flexible bidding rules
Set bid increments, starting bids, buy-it-now options, and item close times. Auto-extend prevents last-second sniping.
More competition. Items finish higher.
Reporting and donor exports
Track bids and revenue in real time. Export donor and item reports after the event for thank-yous and reconciliation.
Clean data. Fast follow-up.
Easy sharing and promotion
Share your auction link by email, text, and social to reach more bidders. Including supporters who cannot attend in person.
More reach. More bidders. More raised.
Raffles and ticketing included
Sell raffle tickets and event tickets alongside your online auction. All in one checkout. No extra tools or separate platforms.
More revenue streams. Zero extra tools.
Hybrid event support
Pair online bidding with in-person events so remote supporters can participate while guests attend in person. All in one platform.
Bigger audience. More competition.
No credit card requiredNo upfront costFree support included
Built For Fundraisers
Online auction software for every organization.
Run an online fundraising auction with mobile bidding, raffles, and ticketing. All in one platform, built for the way your organization raises money.
Schools, PTOs, and booster clubs
Volunteer-friendly setup with mobile bidding, raffle tickets, and fast checkout. Built for school fundraising events where simplicity is everything.
Nonprofits and charities
Run online silent auctions, sell tickets, and add raffles to reach more donors and raise more money. All from one platform with free support included.
Foundations and gala teams
Pair online bidding with ticketing, reporting, and streamlined checkout for smoother event operations and cleaner post-event reconciliation.
Community and faith organizations
Simple sharing, automated notifications, and built-in auction and raffle tools for recurring fundraisers that need to be easy for volunteers to run.
Online silent auctionsFixed-price itemsRaffles and ticketingHybrid events
FAQ
Online charity auction questions, answered.
Everything you need to know before you start.
An online charity auction lets supporters bid from anywhere using a shareable link. Nonprofits and schools can list items, collect bids, and process payments online to raise money without requiring in-person attendance. Bidders use any phone or computer. No app download required.
Yes. CharityAuctions supports online silent auctions with mobile bidding, outbid alerts, item close times, and simple sharing so you can reach more bidders and raise more. Auto-extend prevents last-second sniping and keeps competition alive until the final close time.
No. Bidders join from any phone, tablet, or computer using a link. No app required. This removes the biggest barrier to participation and means more people actually place bids at your auction.
Winners pay from their phones when the auction closes using built-in checkout. An invoice is sent automatically and payment is collected online. This reduces manual follow-up and makes it easier to collect payments quickly. No checkout lines, no chasing.
Yes. Winners can pay online at checkout using secure credit card processing. Payments are collected quickly without chasing invoices, and receipts are sent automatically to every winner.
Yes. Along with online auctions, CharityAuctions includes raffles and ticketing so you can run more of your fundraiser in one place. Raffle entries are tracked automatically and winner reporting is built in. No extra tools needed.
Yes. You can run online bidding alongside your in-person event so remote supporters can participate while guests attend in person. In-room and online bidders compete for the same items in real time. All managed from one platform.
Many organizations create an auction and start adding items in under 15 minutes. You can build and test your auction quickly without technical skills. No credit card required to start.
Yes. You can start building your online charity auction with no upfront cost and no credit card required. Free support is included with every account. No upgrade needed to get help from a real person.
Ready to Start?
Start your free online
charity auction today.
Launch in under 15 minutes. Mobile bidding, instant checkout, and outbid alerts. All included. No credit card, no upfront cost, free support from day one.
No credit card requiredNo upfront costFree support includedGo live when you're ready