No platform fees · No surprise charges · No long-term contracts

The only auction platform
that pays for itself.

Our clients raise an average of 43% more than their previous event. Most organizations recoup the entire cost of our service from a single auction item.

No contracts. Unlimited campaigns. Cancel anytime. Built for nonprofits, schools, and churches of every size.

+43%
Avg. Revenue Increase
$1B
Raised on Platform
50K+
Nonprofits Served
4.9
Average Rating
Free to start · No credit card required · Cancel anytime · How quickly can I launch? Today.
Built for small and mid-size nonprofits. Enterprise platforms like OneCause hide their pricing and require a sales call. We believe in full transparency. We are priced for organizations that actually need to raise money, not just talk about it.
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Self-serve signup
Zero platform fees
No long-term contracts
See It In Action

Watch how it works in 2 minutes.

See how organizations set up, run, and close a full auction event. From item catalog to final checkout. All in one platform.

2 min
To watch
< 1 day
To go live
$0
To start
No app
Required for bidders
Find Your Path

How do you want to run your auction?

Every organization is different. Pick the approach that fits your team, your timeline, and your budget. You can always change it later.

The Math

Most organizations make back 10× what they invest.

The average CharityAuctions client raises $47,000 at their first event with us. If you invest $1,997 in our Growth Catalyst plan, that is a 23× return. That is before accounting for the time you saved.

$47K
Average first-event raise
23×
Average ROI on plan cost
+43%
More vs. previous year
40 hrs
Avg. committee time saved
Estimate Your Return
60 items
$250 avg bid
150 guests
Estimated Funds Raised
$12,750
$10,500 auction + ~$2,250 paddle raise estimate
Get My Free Revenue Estimate
What's Included

Core Platform vs. Live Event Suite

Every plan includes the full Core Platform. The Live Event Suite unlocks in-person event tools. Ticketing, attendee management, paddle raise, and more.

Core Platform
Everything to run your online auction
Included on every plan. DIY, Done-For-You, and Pay As You Raise. No upgrades needed.
Unlimited auction items - no item caps on any plan
SMS bidding - bid and receive outbid alerts by text, no app required
Branded event page - custom colors, logo, and domain
Multiple bidding schedules - set open/close windows per item group
Message blasts - email and SMS campaigns to your bidder list
Stripe payments - 2-day direct deposits, no holding period
Donor CRM - full bid history and giving totals across all events
Post-event invoicing - automated winner invoices and tax receipts
Live Event Suite
In-person event tools, unlocked
Add the Live Event Suite to any plan to unlock ticketing, check-in, paddle raise, and live auction management.
Ticket sales - multiple tiers, quantity controls, custom questions per ticket type
Attendee management - table assignments, bidder numbers, QR check-in
Paddle raise / Fund-a-Need - live pledge levels with projector display
Live auction management - auctioneer console with real-time bid entry
Projector display - branded live leaderboard for your venue screens
Automated checkout - winners pay from their phone at close, no lines
Event balance tracking - real-time revenue dashboard for your event night
Risk-free items - consignment packages with no upfront cost
Pricing

Simple, transparent pricing.

Choose the path that fits your organization. No hidden fees, no platform percentage, no surprises.

Every Done-For-You plan includes $2,982+ in services: full platform setup, item entry & descriptions, email and SMS blasts, post-event invoicing, and a dedicated account manager. All handled by our team.
Launchpad
Up to 100 items
$2,982 included
$1,497
per event
Get Started
Gala Pro
Up to 200 items
$3,982 included
$2,497
per event
Get Started
Signature Event
Up to 250 items
$4,482 included
$2,997
per event
Get Started
Elite Experience
Up to 300 items
$4,982 included
$3,497
per event
Get Started
Add Live Event Services (Optional)
Stack a concierge bundle on your auction plan to unlock in-person event tools at a savings vs. booking individually.
Optional Add-Ons
Optional Add-On
The Revenue Maximizer
Promote it like a pro and sleep soundly on event night.
Banner and Social Media Design
On-Call Night-of-Event Manager
$797
$898
Save $101
Add to Plan
Optional Add-On
The Hands-Off Masterpiece
You show up and mingle. We handle the rest.
Everything in Flawless Execution
Volunteer Training
On-Site Day-of Coordinator
$2,797
$3,193
Save $396
Add to Plan

The Zero-Stress Guarantee

We guarantee your event platform will be fully configured, tested, and ready to receive bids before your event goes live. If it is not, we make it right at no additional cost to you. You are trusting us with your mission. We take that seriously.

Real Results

Organizations like yours are raising more.

$1B
Total raised on platform
50K+
Nonprofits served
+43%
Avg. revenue increase
4.9★
Average customer rating
We raised 47% more than last year and our committee spent half the time setting it up. I wish we had found CharityAuctions sooner.
M
Karen Mitchell
Executive Director
+47% vs. prior year
The ROI was immediate. We paid $1,997 for the Growth Catalyst and raised $62,000. That is a 31× return. We are never going back to bidsheets.
T
David Torres
Development Director
$62K raised · 31× ROI
We had no budget and used the Pay As You Raise plan. Zero upfront. We raised $28,000 at our first ever auction. The team walked us through everything.
L
Rachel Lee
Volunteer Auction Chair
$28K first-ever auction
FAQ

Common questions.

Yes. The Pay As You Raise plan requires no upfront payment and no credit card. You build your full auction, add unlimited items, and only pay a percentage when bidders actually pay. If you raise nothing, you pay nothing.
Today. You can create an account, set up your auction, add items, and go live in a single session. Most organizations are accepting bids within a few hours of signing up. Done-For-You clients are typically fully configured within 3 to 5 business days.
Our team sets up your entire platform. Branding, item catalog, bidder registration, email and SMS blasts, and post-event invoicing. You provide the items and show up on event night. We handle everything else, including a dedicated account manager who is available throughout your event.
On DIY and Done-For-You plans, there are zero platform fees. We never take a percentage of your auction revenue. Standard Stripe credit card processing fees apply (2.9% + 30¢). On Pay As You Raise, a 10% platform fee applies, which you can split between your organization and your bidders however you choose. There is no platform fee cap for high-value items. The fee is always the same flat percentage regardless of item value.
No. Bidders bid via SMS text message or a mobile browser. No app download, no account creation required. They receive a text to register and bid from their phone instantly. This is one of the biggest reasons our clients see higher bidder participation than platforms that require app downloads.
Funds are deposited directly to your organization's connected Stripe account within 2 business days of each payment. There is no holding period and no waiting for us to cut a check. You have full visibility into every transaction in real time.
No contracts. No commitments. All plans are per-event with no annual lock-in. Cancel or change your plan at any time. We earn your business event by event. That is how we stay motivated to make every one a success.
The Core Platform includes everything you need to run a full online silent auction. Unlimited items, SMS bidding, branded page, message blasts, Stripe payments, donor CRM, and post-event invoicing. The Live Event Suite adds in-person tools: ticket sales, attendee management, table assignments, QR check-in, paddle raise, projector display, and automated checkout. You can add the Live Event Suite as an optional bundle to any plan.
Yes. If you are on a DIY plan but want help with specific steps, like item entry, banner design, or having someone on-call during your event night, you can add individual concierge services to your plan. You do not have to upgrade to a full Done-For-You package to get targeted support.
OneCause is an enterprise platform that hides all pricing and requires a sales call. It is designed for large national organizations with dedicated fundraising staff. RallyUp is a self-serve platform with a percentage-based model. CharityAuctions is built specifically for small and mid-size nonprofits, schools, and churches that want full pricing transparency, self-serve access, zero platform fees on paid plans, and the option for hands-on support when they need it. We give you the tools of an enterprise platform at a price that makes sense for your mission.

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