Charity auction ideas

Here are 25 great live auction ideas for your next charity event that have raised more than their stated value. These live auction items sparked bidding wars because they were so desirable and were among the top performing ideas from all the items offered at 50 charity auctions.

So you are planning a Fundraising Auction! That is so exciting, and I know how much work that can be to get going. If you are like me, you are probably looking for all of the ways to increase revenue at your event besides the Auction and Fund-A-Need. Lucky for you, I’ve rounded up my 5 Favorite Rev

It's important that your Live Auction has variety If your live auction is all trips, they will not sell well. If you have 6 trips, it is unlikely there are 7-12 people in that audience who want them enough to bid them up. It's basic supply and demand. Not to mention it gets super boring for everyon

Need some inspiration for your next nonprofit fundraiser? Our list of 15 successful ideas will help you raise funds and awareness for your cause.

Silent Auctions are a great way to raise money for charity. Here are the Top 41 Silent Auction Ideas to help your auction succeed in 2025..

Brainstorming amazing silent auction item ideas for your charity fundraiser? Our list is the perfect place to start your benefit auction’s procurement planning.

One of the most important questions to ask yourselves about auction items is, “Does this item have broad appeal?” Meaning, is this something a lot of people like and would be willing to bid on? If there is one thing that you can guarantee a lot of people could bid on it is….(drumroll please)… alco

Let’s be honest, a lot of fundraising galas are planned by women for women. Raise your hand if you are a man and/or have a man for a partner who has complained about having to “ put on a tux and go talk to a bunch of people he doesn’t know .” Yeah, me too. Here is a game that the men LOVE every time

People always ask me for ideas for their fundraisers. I want to give lists on an annual basis to help my clients. Here are 50 ideas for auction items* to get you started on your search for donations: Hotel Stays Massage at a local salon or chiropractic office Week at someone’s cabin Rest

Putting together a great silent auction is hard work, but many groups make some simple mistakes that cost them a lot of lost revenue. Here are some silent auction ideas, i.e. Do's & Dont's, to help you maximize your fundraising success.