Trusted by 50,000+ Organizations
Built for nonprofits and schools. Run online, live, or hybrid auctions with no upfront cost, fast setup, and mobile bidding designed to help you raise more.
No credit card required · Launch in under 30 minutes · Free to test
Built for nonprofits and schools, CharityAuctions uses simple performance-based pricing for charity auctions—so you can launch, test, and run your event with less risk.
Free to start
Create your auction and explore the platform in minutes.
Pay after you raise
No upfront software cost. Pricing is tied to performance after your event.
Built for nonprofits
Privately funded since 2007 and focused on long-term value, not investor pressure.
No credit card required to get started
Built for Your Org Type
Online, live, and hybrid charity auctions—built for nonprofits, schools, and fundraising events.
Schools & PTAs
Launch a PTO fundraiser fast—mobile bidding included. Set up in under 30 minutes. No tech volunteer needed.
Nonprofits & Charities
Run online, live, or hybrid charity auctions with less work. Scales from small events to national campaigns.
Galas & Black-Tie Events
Live auction tools, paddle raise, and real-time leaderboards. Designed for event night and donor experience.
Churches & Faith Orgs
Volunteer-friendly tools for year-end giving and community fundraisers. Simple setup, simple sharing, simple bidding.
Alumni & University Groups
Online auctions, pledge drives, and reunion fundraising in one place. Great for chapters, reunions, and annual funds.
Hospitals & Foundations
Built for gala-night silent auctions and online fundraising. Easy checkout, invoicing, and reporting for your team.
Free to try · Launch in under 30 minutes
Core Features
Mobile bidding, checkout, ticketing, reporting, and donor tools for online, live, and hybrid charity auctions — all built into one platform with no hidden fees.
Create your auction page, add items, and go live fast with no tech skills required.
Guests bid from any phone, get instant outbid alerts, and stay engaged in real time.
Let remote donors bid alongside room guests in one auction, with no separate setup.
Winning bidders pay from their phones as soon as the auction closes.
Track bidders, winners, and donors in one place, with exports for follow-up and stewardship.
See live performance during your event and access post-event reports for your team.
Success Stories
Real results from nonprofits, schools, and fundraising events.
We raised 43% more. Mobile bidding was seamless.
Sarah M., Development Director
Setup took 30 minutes. Never going back to paper.
Jennifer P., PTA President
Saved thousands compared to a competitor. Best gala experience we've ever had.
Marcus W., Events Chair
Why organizations switch
Lower risk, less work, and a smoother bidder experience—without upfront costs.
Trusted by 50,000+ nonprofits, schools, and fundraising organizations · $1B+ raised
Free to try · Launch in under 30 minutes
Platform Comparisons
See how CharityAuctions compares on pricing, mobile bidding, ease of setup, and event-night tools.
Support
Answers about pricing, setup, mobile bidding, and running charity auctions with CharityAuctions.
CharityAuctions 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.
Yes. You can create your auction, explore the platform, and test how it works before committing to your event. There is no credit card required to get started.
CharityAuctions uses performance-based pricing, so there is no upfront software cost to launch your auction. You can get started, build your event, and only pay after your fundraiser raises money. Pricing options vary based on the needs of your organization and event.
No. You can start building and testing your charity auction without entering a credit card.
Yes. CharityAuctions lets you run online silent auctions that guests can join from any phone, tablet, or computer. You can add items, open bidding, send guests to your auction link, and manage the event from one platform.
Yes. CharityAuctions supports hybrid fundraising events, so remote supporters can bid online while guests participate in person. This makes it easier to include more donors and raise more from one event.
No. Guests can bid from their phones without downloading an app. Mobile bidding works through a simple link, which makes it easier for more people to participate and stay engaged during your event.
Winning bidders can pay directly from their phones as soon as the auction closes. CharityAuctions includes built-in checkout and payment tools, helping your team avoid long checkout lines and manual invoice chasing.
Yes. CharityAuctions is a strong fit for school fundraising, PTO auctions, booster clubs, gala nights, and other community fundraising events. It is designed to be easy to set up, even for volunteer-led teams.
Yes. In addition to charity auction tools, CharityAuctions can support ticketing, raffles, checkout, donor management, and reporting, giving your organization one platform for event fundraising.
Many organizations can get started in under 30 minutes. You can create your auction page, add items, share your link, and begin testing the platform quickly, without needing advanced technical skills.
For many nonprofits and schools, yes. CharityAuctions stands out for its no-upfront-cost approach, free testing, no-app mobile bidding, instant checkout, and all-in-one event fundraising tools. If you are comparing platforms, you can review dedicated comparison pages for a closer look.
Create your auction, test the platform, and launch with no upfront cost. No credit card required.
Free to try · Launch in under 30 minutes
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