Why should I join Charitable-Auctions.com?

Charitable Auctions is a cost effective way for you to raise money for your charity or non profit with no out of pocket expense. We ONLY charge a small fee when your item sells. If it doesn’t sell, you don’t pay anything. And we don’t just offer auctions. You can open a fundraising page, run raffles, treasure hunts and poker tournaments. We are also committed to offering you new ways to raise money that are fun and exciting for your donors.

How can Charitable-Auctions help my non profit?

We are dedicated to helping you raise money for your cause. That is why we only charge a small fee when you collect the money. We will never ask you to pay for our services upfront. We also offer free tips and articles you can use to run online and offline fundraising events.

How can I raise money for a youth sports team?

To raise money for your youth sports team, first you will need to contact the park district that runs the sports league. Once they sign up as member of Charitable Auctions and we verify them as a non profit, you can open a tier 2 store and auction off items. You will also have the ability to start fundraising pages where your friends and family can make cash donations in your name to the park district.

What if I don’t have products to auction off?

You have two options. 1) You can use the fundraising pages, run a raffle or treasure hunt or set up poker tournaments. 2) We have also teamed up with a wholesaler and dropshipping company. You will be able to view and list over 200,000 brand name products up to 75% off retail. You only have to pay for the products after they sell and the products are shipped directly to your buyer. Click here for more information.

How do the Fundraising pages work?

A fundraising page is a page where your friends, family and co workers can donate money directly to your cause. It shows your goals and now much more money you have to raise to get there. Click Here for an sample.

If I don’t have a Paypal account can I still use your auctions site?

If you don’t want to set up a paypal account, we can collect the money for you. We charge 7.5% for auction items and 5% for fundraising pages. This fee covers the end of auction, paypal and administration fees. By the 15^th of the next month we will mail you a check in the amount you collected minus our fees.

Can I only use your auction site to run the fundraising pages, raffle, treasure hunts and poker tournaments?

Yes, You need to sign up and get verified as an non profit before you can open a store. Once your store is open, you will find all the tools to open your fundraisings pages, run raffles, treasure hunts and poker tournaments.

What is a Tier 2 store?

A tier 2 store is a store some of your big donors can open and upload their products or services. All the money collected from sold items is deposited directly into your paypal account and a receipt is automatically generated for the donor. This eliminates any work on your end and gives your donors more exposure.

How can I get people to open a tier 2 store for my non profit?

The best way is to contact your main donors and ask if they would like to open a store. This will give them the opportunity to donate whenever they can. On your store page, you will see a request link. People can contact you to request a tier 2 store.

Will you help with marketing my store?

Yes, we’ll give you marketing material you can use to tell your contact list about your auctions. Visit our marketing page for more info.

Will you tell me when Charitable-Auction is advertising on the radio or television?

Yes, We notify everyone through our newsletter. If you haven’t signed up yet, visit our newsletter page.

Will you help me with fundraising ideas for live events?

Yes, Visit our fundraising Ideas page for tons of articles.

When I use your auction website, is it okay to sell products to people out of state?

Yes, This site allows you to reach a larger audience. You will be able to sell items to people all over the world not just the hundred people you get at a live silent auction.

Can I sell item without getting verified?

No, We only allow non profits and charities to raise money through our site. We must verify each charity and non profit to ensure any money collected is going to a good cause.