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Raising Funds Through Auctions

Auctions can be a enjoyable way to raise funds, whether you do them as an event or online. Find out how to do them well.

Why Online Fundraising Auctions Work
With the help of the Internet, online auctions break the barriers of time and geography and allow organizations to reach a broader audience and increase their fundraising potential. Online auctions also offer a more quantifiable value proposition to donors and sponsors. They also dramatically expand the marketing reach for organizations as a...

How to Raise More Money through Online Auction Fundraisers
Online auctions are a cost-effective way for charities to expand their reach and engage supporters willing to donate but who for reasons of geography, babysitters or other conflicts find themselves unable to attend the annual gala or other live event.

A Holiday Take On the Nonprofit Auction
Coming up with fresh and creative ways to build a charitable auction is the key to enticing bidders, driving up earnings, and raising more money from your fundraiser. One way this can be done is by running “theme” or “concept” auctions.

20 Ways to Make Your Auction More Effective - Even in an Economic Downturn
These tips are useful for any auction fundraising event.

Silent Auctions for Charity Rapidly Migrating to the Internet
Computing is going to the cloud, donors are flocking to mobile, and silent auctions are migrating to the web.

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