Support the cause you love, even if you don’t win an auction item. With Donate Your Bid, your generosity still makes an impact by converting your bid into a tax-deductible donation.
Silent auctions can be thrilling, and now there’s a way to make them even more meaningful. With Donate Your Bid, you can turn your bid into a donation if you don’t win, helping the cause you care about, no matter the outcome.
How it Works
Let’s say you place a $100 bid on an item. If someone else wins, you can choose to have all or a portion of that $100 go straight to the organization automatically as a donation. If you later raise your bid, you’ll have the option to raise your donation as well.
Donating a One Time Bid
When you place a bid on a silent auction item, you’ll be asked whether you want to donate if you don’t win. You’ll see three quick options to choose from:
- Donate 100% of your bid
- Donate ~50% of your bid
- Donate ~25% of your bid
Select the one that feels right to you—your generosity is always appreciated.
If you raise your bid, you can:
- Increase your donation to match the new bid.
- Keep the original donation amount.
- Set a new donation amount using the slider.
Additionally:
- Donation options are rounded to the nearest multiple of 5, for simplicity.
- You can set one donation per auction item.
- If you don’t win, your selected donation will be processed automatically at the end of the auction.
- If you choose not to donate the first time, you'll be asked again if you bid again later.
- If a donation is made, a small donation icon will appear beside your bid to indicate your selection (visible only to you).
Donating an Auto-Bid
When placing an auto-bid (a maximum amount you’re willing to bid automatically):
- You can still choose to donate 100%, 50%, or 25% of your max bid if you don’t win.
- If you update your auto-bid, you’ll be prompted to confirm or update your donation choice as well.
- A small donation icon will appear beside your bid to indicate your selection (visible only to you).
How to View and Cancel a Bid Donation
To review or change your donation:
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Go to the auction item page and view your bidding history—you’ll see which bids are set to be donated.
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To cancel, simply click Remove Donated Bid anytime before the auction ends.
To see all your bids and donations:
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Visit your donor account, view your bidding history, and toggle off any donation settings you’d like to change.
Your Impact Is Always Appreciated
Even if you don’t win the item, your donation goes directly to supporting a cause that matters to you—and yes, it’s tax deductible. Thank you for continuing to make a difference with every bid.