Auction Software for Charity Fundraisers | Mobile Bidding, Ticketing & Text2Give

Auction Software for Charity Fundraisers (OneCause®‑Powered)

Raise more with mobile bidding, ticketing, Text2Give®, peer‑to‑peer, and all‑in‑one event fundraising.

BW Unlimited equips your gala, golf outing, or hybrid event with battle‑tested auction software so guests can browse items, bid from their phones, donate in seconds, and check out fast. We implement and manage OneCause® — the industry’s leading platform for silent auctions, live auctions, Fund‑A‑Need, raffles, sponsorships, online giving, Text2Give®, and peer‑to‑peer campaigns. You get a seamless donor experience and higher revenue, without the tech headaches.

Why BW Unlimited + OneCause®

Mobile Bidding that Converts – Showcase items with galleries, watchlists, max‑bid, outbid texts, and instant buys.

  • Event Ticketing & Registration – Custom ticket types, sponsorship packages, guest data, seating/table management.

  • Express Check‑In / Self Check‑Out – Shorter lines, happier guests, faster revenue capture.

  • Fund‑A‑Need / Paddle Raise Tools – Real‑time scoreboards & slideshows to energize giving.

  • Text2Give® – Fast, secure donations from any phone; great for appeals and year‑round giving.

  • Online & Hybrid Ready – Run in‑person, virtual, or hybrid auctions from one platform.

  • Peer‑to‑Peer & Campaigns – Activate supporters with personal pages and social sharing.

  • Sponsorships & Raffles – Sell online, feature logos, and track deliverables.

  • CRM‑friendly Exports & Integrations – Clean reports and connections to popular CRMs and email tools.

  • AI Assist – Speed up item descriptions and recommendations.

Bottom line: We set it up, load your items, design your event site, train your team, and run the room — you focus on your mission.

What You Can Do With Our Auction Software

Professional charity auctioneer in black suit speaking on stage during a fundraising gala with scoreboard in the background.

Mobile Bidding & Silent Auctions

  • Item galleries with images, fair‑market value, buy‑now, reserves, and closing times.

  • Bid from any device; real‑time notifications keep guests engaged.

  • “Last‑Chance” post‑event sale for unsold items.

Ticketing, Registration & Seating

  • Build ticket tiers and sponsorships (tables, VIP, corporate).

  • Capture guest info, meal choices, and seating; assign tables with drag‑and‑drop tools.

Fund‑A‑Need / Paddle Raise

  • Run live appeals with a big‑screen scoreboard that tracks commitments as they happen.

  • Pre‑seed gifts and custom giving levels to accelerate momentum.

Text2Give® (Mobile Donations)

  • Create keywords for quick donations throughout the year (galas, breakfasts, walks).

  • Accept digital wallets (Apple Pay / Google Pay) and enable recurring gifts.

Online Giving & Hybrid Events

  • Launch an Event Giving Site with your branding, story, videos, sponsor logos, and donor wall.

  • Run virtual livestreams, remote bidding, and at‑home participation alongside your ballroom event.

Peer‑to‑Peer Fundraising

  • Spin up DIY pages for supporters, teams, and captains.

  • Social sharing, badges, thermometers, milestones — everything to mobilize your base.

Raffles, Fixed‑Price, and Multiples

  • Sell raffle tickets and fixed‑price experiences online.

  • Offer multiples of high‑demand packages to 2nd‑place bidders to multiply ROI.

Reporting, Reconciliation & Integrations

  • Real‑time dashboards; exports to your finance and CRM.

  • Integrate with leading CRMs and email platforms; map fields the way your team needs them.

Our Implementation: Done‑For‑You

  1. Blueprint Call – Goals, audience, item mix, appeal strategy, sponsorships.

  2. Build & Brand – Event site, ticketing, sponsorships, auction categories, Text2Give® keyword.

  3. Item Load & QA – Images, descriptions, FMV, bidding rules, compliance checks.

  4. Staff Training – Admin walkthrough, onsite procedures, cashiering, volunteer roles.

  5. Showtime – Express check‑in, live appeal support, bid spotting, scoreboard management.

  6. Close & Reconcile – Self check‑out, payment capture, receipts, reports, CRM export.

  7. Post‑Event Lift – “Last‑Chance” sale, thank‑you flows, and debrief with next‑steps.

Who This Is For

  • Galas, signature dinners, golf tournaments, breakfasts

  • Schools, health & human services, animal welfare, arts & culture, faith‑based, foundations

  • Small teams that need a turnkey partner, or large shops that want BW Unlimited to run point

Results You Can Expect

  • Higher bid activity from real‑time notifications and watchlists

  • Bigger paddle‑raise totals with scoreboards and pre‑seeded gifts

  • Faster lines and less back‑office pain with Express Check‑In & Self Check‑Out

  • Year‑round revenue with Text2Give® and online campaigns

Our goal: predictable, repeatable fundraising growth event after event.

Pricing & Setup

Every nonprofit is different. After a quick discovery, we’ll recommend the optimal OneCause plan (Auction & Events, Text2Give®, Peer‑to‑Peer, or the full Fundraising Platform) and scope our implementation, onsite support, and training. Request a consult and we’ll deliver a clear proposal fast.

Note: OneCause® and Text2Give® are registered trademarks of OneCause, Inc. BW Unlimited is an independent implementer/user of the platform.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Does this work for hybrid or virtual events?
Yes. Run in‑person, virtual, or hybrid from the same platform. Stream your program, open remote bidding, and keep guests synced with live updates.

Can we sell multiples of a hot auction item?
Yes. We can clone fixed‑price or auction items for runner‑up buyers to unlock more revenue.

What payment methods are supported?
Major credit cards, and digital wallets like Apple Pay & Google Pay (where enabled). Recurring giving is available.

Will this integrate with our CRM?
We’ll configure exports and/or integrations with popular CRMs and email tools; we also provide clean post‑event reports for finance and donor records.

How long does setup take?
Most organizations can be live in days. Complex builds (multiple ticket types, sponsorships, large catalogs) may take longer — we handle the heavy lifting.

Is Text2Give® included?
It can be added standalone or bundled based on your plan. We’ll advise on the most cost‑effective setup for your goals.

Get Started

Ready to power your event with professional auction software and a team that knows how to raise money in the room?
Call BW Unlimited or Request a Consultation and we’ll map your fastest path to a record‑setting event.

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