Charity and Digital Chinese Auctions

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Create a Nonprofit and Online Raffle Event

Charity and digital Chinese auctions are creative fundraising formats designed to combine excitement, accessibility, and impact. Traditionally run at events with raffle tickets placed into baskets, these auctions are now going digital—offering charities a modern, mobile-first way to raise funds without the hassle of paper tickets or physical booths.

Our auctions are typically online-only, but you can bid in person at the item with your smartphone. This gives local buyers the chance to preview merchandise in person while remote collectors can bid confidently through their mobile devices.

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💡 Why Digital Chinese Auctions Are a Fundraising Win

1. Familiar Format, Fresh Execution

Donors already understand Chinese raffles. Making it digital removes barriers and increases participation.

2. 100% Donated Inventory

All items are donated, meaning zero cost to the organizer and pure profit potential for the cause.

3. Monthly Momentum

Hosting one digital auction per month keeps engagement high and gives you recurring revenue year-round.

4. Close More After the Event

Selling Lane’s deal working system helps close additional donations on items that don’t hit reserve during the auction.

🎁 Top Items Typically Donated and Auctioned

🖼️ Local art, gift baskets, and themed bundles
🎟️ Tickets to local concerts, games, or shows
🧖 Spa and self-care packages
🛠️ Home services or “day with a pro” experiences
🎓 Classes or coaching from community professionals
🏈 Autographed sports memorabilia and jerseys
🛍️ Donated items from local boutiques

🧩 Example: Digital Chinese Auction Series

Case Study: 12 Events, 100% Digital, 100% Donated

Auction Frequency: Monthly
Avg Items per Event: 60
Buyer Fee: 10%
Listing Fee: $0 (donated items)
Total Donated Item Value (Annual): $72,000
Buyer Fees Collected: $7,200
Deal Working Revenue (Post-Auction): $6,000
Platform Cost: $9,996/year

By shifting their in-person Chinese raffles to a digital format with Selling Lane, Hands for Hope reached more donors, simplified logistics, and added nearly $13,000 in revenue from buyer premiums and deal working alone—on top of the value of the donations themselves.

📈 Recurring Revenue Without High Overhead

With no venue rentals, no paper ticket rolls, and no live auctioneer, your fundraising efforts stay lean and efficient.

Annual Fundraising Summary

Gross Donated Item Value: $72,000
Buyer Fees (10%): $7,200
Deal Working Conversions: $6,000
Total Platform-Enabled Revenue: $13,200
Annual Platform Cost: $9,996
Net Revenue from Platform Features: $3,204
ROI: Positive ROI before adding sponsorships or additional donations

🏁 The Bottom Line

Digital Chinese auctions let you tap into community enthusiasm in a modern, scalable way. With Selling Lane, you can run beautiful, branded, mobile-first auctions that raise more, cost less, and reach far beyond a single event.

📣 Ready to turn raffles into reliable revenue? Start your digital charity auction today and make every month a mission moment

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