by Deborah Mattila

If your organization typically does fundraising through silent or regular auction events, or if you are looking for a new, easy setting for fundraising, you may want to consider online auctions for your next fundraising occasion.

Online auctions have many benefits over traditional auctions or other methods of fundraising. Typical auctions limit bidding (and thus the opportunity for funds) by the number of people attending the auction and the time frame of the auction event. Online auctions, however, remove those limitations, and allow organizations to maximize the potential for funds. Online auctions can also help organizations maximize the benefit of funds raised by reducing or eliminating the costs associated with putting on a fundraising event.

A new company in Minneapolis is interested in supporting local organizations by providing its online auction services free of charge. MillCityAuctions.com can collect, store, photograph and catalog your auction items for you and host item inspection events in their 24,000 square foot warehouse space, conveniently located in Northeast Minneapolis. As part of their donated services, MillCityAuctions.com will waive their typical seller’s fees and donate their typical buyer’s premium for eligible, participating organizations. MillCityAuctions.com hosts one charity auction per month and currently has a lot of openings over the next several months for organizations to take advantage of their services. For more information about their charity auctions, visit the Charity section of their website, or email Andrew@MillCityAuctions.com.