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"We were scrambling a bit, having never done a fundraising auction. Each time we floundered their support was there to offer clear directions. We are so grateful for the work and diligence of CAT in helping small non-profits like us keep the doors open and operations going. Terra Nova Uganda loves Charity Auctions Today!"

"We were scrambling a bit, having never done a fundraising auction.
Each time we floundered their support was there to offer clear directions. We are so grateful for the work and diligence of CAT in helping small non-profits like us keep the doors open and operations going.
Terra Nova Uganda loves Charity Auctions Today!"

- Alisha Seruyange, Executive Director of Terra Nova Academy

Alisha Seruyange,
Executive Director of Terra Nova Academy

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At Charity Auctions Today, our mission is to craft this space into your go-to online resource for mastering the art of fundraising, spearheading successful auctions, amplifying their reach, and more.

Our priority is to empower you, the auctioneer – whether you’re a seasoned professional or a first-time volunteer. We’re here to ensure your journey is not only successful, but also enjoyable and free of unnecessary stress.

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How to Run a Successful Fundraiser

Practical advice for individuals, groups, or organizations who want to raise funds for a cause, event, or project. We cover a range of topics including fundraising strategies, event planning, donor engagement, marketing, budgeting, and volunteer management. You’ll learn how to create effective fundraising appeals, build relationships with donors, and organize engaging events.

How Nonprofits Can Connect with Gen Z

Gen Z gets a bad rap in the media (though perhaps not quite as bad as Millennials). Always on their phones, but not on the

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Online Garage Sale

Make Easy Money With an Online Garage Sale If you made a pros and cons list of an online garage sale vs a traditional garage

How to Set Up an Online Auction

When considering how to set up an online auction, there are many steps. Two important steps include the actual set up of your online auction

Auction Best Practices

Answers to commonly asked questions regarding auction setup.

How to Run a Silent Auction: Your Ultimate Guide

Find out everything you need to know about running a successful silent auction. Our comprehensive guide will help take your silent auction to the next level.

Silent Auction with Charity Auctions Today

6 Easy Steps to Creating Your Silent Auction

Pre-Planning Create An Auction Committee Solicit Donation Items Planning The Event Publicize your silent auction Organize the silent auction Close the silent auction 6 Easy

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Is An Online Silent Auction Right For Your Organization?

10 Surprising Ways Online Auctions Make Fundraising Easy And the winning bidder is… We’ve all experienced the fun of a silent auction: you’re at a

The Ins and Outs of Fundraising

Expert fundraising tools and advice.

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How to Choose the Best Nonprofit Bank For You

Nonprofit bank accounts are essential tools for organizations looking to manage their finances effectively and maintain credibility. As a nonprofit administrator, selecting the ideal banking

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Online Backpack Donation Drive is Easier and Faster

We have made the backpack donation drive easier to execute, and you’ll do it in less time. Read on. With COVID-19 officially over, kids are

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The Pandemic’s Effects on Nonprofits and Fundraising

The pandemic may be over, but its effects continue to haunt nonprofit fundraising trends. Not even a crystal ball could have predicted how a pandemic

Promoting Your Auction

Learn how to market your auction like a professional.

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How to Promote Your Fundraiser with Social Media

How to promote your fundraiser with social media? Read on and learn critical skills to ignite your auction. Social media is a powerful promotional tool

5 Easy Ways to Get More Bidders

Building a large bidder pool is the number one step you can take to guarantee a successful online auction. That’s because as your bidder pool increases, so do the number of bids that are placed on your items or services included within your auction.

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Social Media to Boost Your Fundraiser

Using social media is a must for even the smallest nonprofits—maybe even more important for them! Social media gets the word out about your work.

Fundraising

3 Ways Online Auctions Bolster Nonprofit Fundraising Strategy

Goodbye Amazon Smile; Hello Charity Auctions Today A new nonprofit fundraising strategy is in store for thousands after being blind-sighted by Amazon’s sudden closure of

12 Sites to Host Your Charity Auction Fundraiser

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12 Top Charity Auction Sites For Your Fundraiser

Running an online charity auction has never been so easy. We’ve prepared a list of the top charity auction sites you should consider when planning your event.

Fundraising

How to Choose the Best Nonprofit Bank For You

Nonprofit bank accounts are essential tools for organizations looking to manage their finances effectively and maintain credibility. As a nonprofit administrator, selecting the ideal banking

Fundraising

Online Backpack Donation Drive is Easier and Faster

We have made the backpack donation drive easier to execute, and you’ll do it in less time. Read on. With COVID-19 officially over, kids are

Fundraising

The Pandemic’s Effects on Nonprofits and Fundraising

The pandemic may be over, but its effects continue to haunt nonprofit fundraising trends. Not even a crystal ball could have predicted how a pandemic

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Fundraising

Gay Pride Fundraising Ideas

What Is Gay Pride Month? Gay Pride Month is celebrated throughout June, culminating in what local LGBTQ+ communities call Pride—a two to three-day festival typically

Fundraising

How to Ask for Online Auction Donations

How to ask for online auction donations for your fundraiser is easier than you might think. If you’re new to this and need a few

How To

How to Photograph Auction Items

Photography Tips and Ideas for Non-Profit Online Auctions Knowing or learning how to photograph auction items are skills that will catapult your online charity auction

- Alisha Seruyange, Executive Director of Terra Nova Academy

Alisha Seruyange,
Executive Director of Terra Nova Academy

How to Run a Successful Fundraiser

How Nonprofits Can Connect with Gen Z

Online Garage Sale

How to Set Up an Online Auction

Auction Best Practices

How to Run a Silent Auction: Your Ultimate Guide

6 Easy Steps to Creating Your Silent Auction

Is An Online Silent Auction Right For Your Organization?

The Ins and Outs of Fundraising

How to Choose the Best Nonprofit Bank For You

Online Backpack Donation Drive is Easier and Faster

The Pandemic’s Effects on Nonprofits and Fundraising

Promoting Your Auction

How to Promote Your Fundraiser with Social Media

5 Easy Ways to Get More Bidders

New & Popular Posts

3 Ways Online Auctions Bolster Nonprofit Fundraising Strategy

12 Top Charity Auction Sites For Your Fundraiser

Learn Everything About Charity Auctions

How to Choose the Best Nonprofit Bank For You

Online Backpack Donation Drive is Easier and Faster

The Pandemic’s Effects on Nonprofits and Fundraising

Gay Pride Fundraising Ideas

How to Ask for Online Auction Donations

How to Photograph Auction Items

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Download the Auction Profit Blueprint^TM

Learn the 4 tools BIG Organizations use to skyrocket their auction profits! Stop leaving thousands of dollars on the table by following this Step-By-Step Guide.

- Alisha Seruyange, Executive Director of Terra Nova Academy

How to Run a Successful Fundraiser

Auction Best Practices

The Ins and Outs of Fundraising

Promoting Your Auction

New & Popular Posts

Learn Everything About Charity Auctions

Looking for answers on fundraising, running auctions, and more? Search Here!

Download the Auction Profit BlueprintTM

Learn the 4 tools BIG Organizations use to skyrocket their auction profits! Stop leaving thousands of dollars on the table by following this Step-By-Step Guide.

Download the Auction Profit Blueprint^TM