How-To Articles on Charity Auctions | Step-by-Step Fundraising Guides

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How Easy Payment Processor Integration Improves Auction Events

Integrated payment processors help nonprofits improve donor checkout, reduce fraud risk, support international payments, and simplify tax receipts. Strong payment integrations also increase trust and make auctions run smoothly from bidding to payout.

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What to Say (& What Not to Say) During Charity Auction Marketing

What if your social media posts and emails aren’t attracting donors to your charity auction? Fundraisers can learn how to truly inspire supporters to donate with word-for-word examples of marketing messages that work.

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The Complete Guide to Influencer Marketing for Nonprofit Fundraisers

Discover how influencer marketing can expand the reach of your nonprofit's fundraising events and charity auctions. Learn how to find, reach out to, and partner with influencers who want to support your cause.

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AI Prompts That Make Charity Auction Prep Easy

This article shares AI prompts and ethical AI practices that nonprofits and schools can use for quick auction setup. Find AI fundraising prompts for donation requests, auction item ideas, thank you messages, and more.

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How Do Nonprofits Track Auction Performance Metrics?

Nonprofits track auction performance through metrics like bid activity, donor participation, item performance, and total revenue. CharityAuctions simplifies analytics with built-in dashboards that reveal what drives the most fundraising success.

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How Do Organizations Coordinate Hybrid In-Person and Online Auctions?

Running a hybrid auction means merging the energy of a live event with the reach of online bidding. CharityAuctions makes coordination simple by connecting on-site, mobile, and virtual bidders in real time under one platform.

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Charity Auction Basics - Learn Auctions in 15 Minutes

This beginner’s guide plus auction glossary helps small nonprofits and school PTAs get started with charity auctions faster. Choose from three auction types, learn how to set bidding terms, and learn what donors can deduct for taxes.

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How to Follow Up After an Auction: 3 Emails to Retain Donors

Our 3-step follow up sequence for charity auctions—complete with email templates—help your nonprofit improve donor retention. Thank donors within 48 hours, share your impact, and troubleshoot common issues that arise after an auction.

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How to Master Live Auction Fundraisers

Learn how nonprofits of any size can master live auctions by choosing an auctioneer, strategically ordering items, incorporating storytelling, and more. Our sample live auction timeline will show you how it’s done.