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  • eBay Giving Works Charity Ribbon Hold an Auction Event

  • Thinking about putting your auction fundraiser online? Join thousands of nonprofits, large and small,
    holding fundraising events on eBay!
  • Why hold an online auction event?

  • Whether you hold fundraiser auctions today or not, an eBay Giving Works fundraising event can help your organization:
  • Offer donors a new way to get involved - and recruit their friends too.
  • Find new donors - in your community and around the world.
  • Raise your profile with media buzz.
  • Cut out the costs of holding an offline event.
  • Why hold your event with eBay Giving Works?

  • eBay has more buyers than any other charity auction site - and more than you can fit
    in any ballroom.
  • More buyers means you have a better chance for higher sale prices.
  • No annual fee – and you get a credit on your basic selling fees.*
  • Get free promotion for your listings.*
  • Every listing is a linkable advertisement for your nonprofit.
  • * These are not available to regular eBay listings, only eBay Giving Works listings.
  • How it works

  • Auction events can be broken down into the five basic steps listed here. Click into any step below to see our Guide to Auction Events.
  • How it Works - Hold an Auction Event Plan Your Event Solicit Items to Sell List Your Items for Sale Spread the Word Wrap it Up, Ship it and Assess How You Did
  • Get started now

  • Thinking about holding your event on eBay? Here’s how to start:
  • 1. Register with MissionFish to be part of eBay Giving Works.
  • 2. Run a test – sell something to see how it works.
  • 3. Join our free Event Planning webinar.
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  • Success Story
  • Arena StageFor two years, Arena Stage, Washington, D.C.’s largest not-for-profit producing theater, traditionally held an offline auction in conjunction with its annual benefit. In 2005, Arena Stage decided to shake things up a bit and put their auction items on eBay in a separate, unique event. Read More.
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