Your auction is more than a fundraiser — it's a gathering.
Together Auction puts community first. Members see who's attending, couples bid together, hosts and guests connect — and your organization raises the funds it needs along the way.
“Many members described it as the party that kicks off their social calendar for the year.”
First Unitarian Universalist Church of Columbus, Ohio — using Together Auction since 2005
Built for the way your community actually works
Most auction software was built for commerce. Together Auction was built for community. It understands that your auction isn't just about items — it's about people showing up for each other.
That means features you won't find anywhere else: bidder statements that show who else is attending, couples bidding together for a pair of dinner seats, automatic reminders with map links, and statements that help buyers connect directly with hosts.
- Members see fellow attendees on their statements — anticipation before the event, connection after
- Couples bid together on events with paired seating — natural for how most households actually work
- Hosts and guests receive automatic reminders with directions — no one gets lost
- Co-donations let multiple members jointly offer an event, sharing the hosting
- Guest lists are visible so hosts know who to expect and guests know who to look forward to
Italian Dinner for Six
At the Hendersons' · 6:30 pm
2 seats remainSpring Hike & Picnic
Hocking Hills State Park
8 spaces openGame Night for Couples
Fellowship Hall · Co-hosted by 3 families
Couples biddingIllustrative example — see a real auction
Auction management, simplified
From soliciting donations through checkout night and beyond — Together Auction handles the logistics so your volunteers can focus on the people in the room.
Event Calendar & Reminders
Automated emails with map links go to hosts and guests before each event. Hosts can update dates and notify attendees in one click.
Couples Bidding
Unique to Together Auction: households can bid together on paired seats for dinners and outings, the way most couples actually want to participate.
Community Statements
Statements show each member who they're connecting with — guests see hosts, hosts see their guest lists, donors see their buyers. Much more than a receipt.
Flexible Item Types
Silent, live, fixed-price, and online advance bidding. Items can be co-donated by multiple members, and bid sheets handle dinner events, artwork, services, and more.
Stripe Payment Processing
Accept credit cards (3.4% + $0.30) or ACH bank transfers (0.5% + $0.30) securely. Members can settle balances right from their emailed statement.
Category Countdown Timers
Each auction category can have its own bidding deadline with live countdowns — days, hours, or minute-by-minute as the close approaches.
Smart Privacy
Guest contact details are only shared with hosts and fellow attendees — members' addresses and information stay protected until they've connected through the auction.
Reporting & Admin Tools
Cash reconciliation, top donors, top buyers, member summaries, bid sheet counts by category — and an audit history so nothing falls through the cracks.
Mobile & Sign-in Options
Full functionality on any device. Members can sign in with Google, Facebook, or traditional username/password — whatever fits your congregation.
From first invite to final checkout
Together Auction carries your team through every phase with clear tools at each step.
Setup & Solicitation
Customize your site, configure categories, and open item submission. Members enter donations online; volunteers enter paper forms. A kickoff party drives early momentum.
Catalog & Advance Bidding
Generate a printed catalog and go live with online browsing. Members who can't attend can still bid. Early bidders get outbid notifications just like event night.
Auction Night
Pre-printed bid sheets, simple check-in and checkout flows, and real-time results. Volunteers handle items; Together Auction handles the data.
Post-Auction & Follow-up
Email statements to members, collect remaining payments via Stripe, and run reconciliation reports. Follow-up from your desk — not a lobby table for four more Sundays.
What organizers are saying
What we didn't foresee was that, freed from the paperwork burden, we had more time to enjoy relating with people. Many participants told us the entire event just had a good feeling to it. After the auction, instead of staffing the contract table in the lobby for four Sundays, we were done after the second Sunday.
Our auction revenue has more than tripled — from around $10K to our highest-grossing ever at $38K. Many members describe it as the party that kicks off their social calendar for the year. Together Auction freed us from technical details and allowed us to focus on decorations, publicity, and the things that make an auction truly memorable.
I found Jim Pinkham's Together Auction software which turned out to be exactly what we needed. Good software that does the job — and good technical support meaning knowledgeable, patient, and affable — is a miracle in this day and age, but I got both. I LOVE this software. Use it and you won't regret it.
I have to admit this is the smartest investment I've ever made. We made about $8,500 — 2 to 3 times what we have made in the past. I got TONS of compliments on the efficiency of the software. THANK YOU!
Together Auction completely revolutionized the way we conduct our auction. I received numerous compliments from church members and volunteers about how easy it is to use, and how much it improves both the preparation for and conduct of the auction. Everyone loved the online catalog, especially being able to view photos.
We only had 80 items and still made $5,200 after expenses with both a silent and live auction. The checkout process was the smoothest it's ever been. I was also very impressed with the support and responsiveness from Jim Pinkham.
Priced to serve your mission, not your budget
We believe every faith community and membership organization should have access to tools that help them harness the power of gathering. Our pricing is straightforward and designed to stay well within reach — because the real return is in the community you build, not the software you buy.
Together Auction
Everything you need, from first auction to annual tradition
Stripe Payment Integration
Add secure online credit card and ACH payment processing to your auction. Members settle balances directly from their emailed statement — no separate login needed.
Personal Support
Every client works directly with Jim Pinkham — the person who built Together Auction and has supported faith communities through hundreds of events since 2005.
Not sure if it's the right fit? We're happy to walk you through the system, show you a working sample auction, and answer any questions before you commit to anything.
Ready to make your next auction unforgettable?
Together Auction has helped faith communities raise funds — and build community — for over 20 years. Let's talk about yours.