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With restrictions on large in-person gatherings still in place, you may have recently made the decision to take this year’s auction online. Many of your colleagues have been successfully hosting virtual auctions on various platforms. Take a look at what’s out there and dive right in—and thank you to our colleagues on the Animal Welfare Events Group for getting this list started!

Online Auction Platforms

Auctria
Website
Intro video

Bidding for Good
Website
From a colleague posting in The Association’s Facebook group: “Bidding for Good offers good support and lots of reach beyond your current supporters, with high fees of $600/year.”

Bidding Owl
Website
Intro video

GiveSmart
Website
From the Facebook group: “I adore GiveSmart! I have used it for a number of different types of organizations and it is so easy, anyone can do it. Not the cheapest option, that’s for sure, but if you want quality, it delivers.”

Greater Giving
Website
From one shelter using this platform: “Greater Giving is a life saver!”

One Cause
Website

Qgiv
Website

QTego
Website

Winspire
Website

32auctions
Website
From the Facebook group: “Low flat-fee up front.”

From G2.com: Comparison of Nonprofit Auction Software (includes unfiltered reviews from users)

Has your organization run an online auction? We’d love to feature your event here! Please contact marketing@theaawa.org if you’re interested in sharing your experience.