Frequently Asked Questions
Who is cMarket?
cMarket Network is the Cambridge, MA-based creator of the leading online auction platform dedicated to fundraising for nonprofit organizations and causes. Founded and led by a group of socially-conscious entrepreneurs, cMarket helps thousands of organizations raise millions of dollars for worthy causes each year.
Who does cMarket do?
We help fundraisers increase revenue through our easy-to-use online auction services. cMarket's auction management tools enhance auction performance by improving the supply and demand dynamics of your events.
What are the benefits?
Nonprofit organizations can add a privately branded online auction to their existing live auction with ease. This enables them to increase fundraising by:
- Expanding their auction catalog and receiving more donations by providing greater visibility to contributors and simplifying the donation process.
- Growing their bidding pool beyond those who attend their event.
- Creating new online sponsorship opportunities on their website and in email communications that give sponsors quantifiable visibility.
What else?
An online auction can be seamlessly integrated to an existing live, silent or gaveled auction event, and can help raise more funds while reducing the overall cost and effort involved.
Who are cMarket's clients?
More than 6,500 organizations have chosen to run auctions with cMarket to raise money for nonprofits. Our clients cross every sector of the nonprofit community - schools (K-12 and higher education), arts and humanities, healthcare, and faith-based - and range in size from large national organizations to grassroots groups.
What services does cMarket offer?
Auction Manager - A web-based, online auction management tool that includes everything needed to create, promote and run an online auction fundraiser.
Donated Items Program - cMarket has acquired a large selection of items available to include in your next online auction. Items include Luxury Travel, Jewelry, Sports Tickets, Spa & Beauty, and much more. This program is a fast, easy way to boost your catalog size - and is an exclusive program for cMarket clients only!
BiddingForGood - A complimentary online auction portal that opens your catalog to our community of 120,000+ philanthropic and affluent consumers, allowing you to reach new donors and facilitate competitive bidding to drive up auction earnings.
How much does it cost?
You can start to benefit from cMarket's services for just a single sign-up fee, and take advantage of our auction management tools for an entire year. When you run an auction, our costs are based directly on the performance of that auction. Get Pricing Details.
When should I start to plan for my auction?
We suggest you plan for your online auction when you begin to prepare for your live event. Our clients see a direct correlation between how early they start to prepare their auction and their online auction earnings. Advanced planning also allows you to take full advantage of cMarket's services including additional fundraising resources and promotional tools that can complement your 'save the date' cards and announcements.
How can I learn more?
To immediately speak with a sale representative email us at sales@cmarket.com or call 866-918-0313.
