As the mechanics of on-line auctions are refined and streamlined, they have become increasingly attractive options for non-profits. Putting an auction on-line can extend its life, remove the uncertainty of a live event and vastly expand the audience of potential buyers. Moreover, there are groups such as cMarket and Missionfish who will offer not only […]

On August 6, 2006 Homes for Our Troops held its third annual Charity Motorcycle Ride. This was a very successful event to benefit this organization which helps injured veterans nationwide. “The event was held in conjunction with a barbeque restaurant called Texas Roadhouse. Our first year of this event they literally took us under their […]

After four years of casting their lines into uncharted waters, Missionfish founders Sean Milliken and Clam Lorenz landed a whopper in 2003. Or maybe it landed them.

Either way, the “Giving Works” partnership between Missionfish and eBay has transformed both organizations. […]

With the tremendous popularity of PBS’s television show Antiques Roadshow, not-for-profit organizations are turning to the antiques appraisal as a fundraising event. The events have been successful in their communities, with many people turning out to see if they have valuable antiques or simply lovable curiosities in their homes. The antiques appraisal fundraising events are […]

On March 31, 2006 the Business & Professional Women club of Wichita Falls, TX gathered for a night of food, fun and friendly competition. The funds raised for this event went to support our club’s college scholarship fund. […]

The Maryland SPCA successfuly raised over $35,000 with its first online auction using cMarket, a company that specializes in helping non profit organizations stage online auctions. Over the past three years, cMarket has staged over 1,500 auctions — all benefiting charitable organizations. […]

Online Auctions for Charity can be a good way to raise funds for a non profit organization. There are several ways to set up an online auction. This article is a basic introduction to online auctions for charity. […]