Online Charity Auction Platform for Employee Engagement and Fundraising

Traditional stationary charity auction formats are no longer viable due to external restrictions, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, resulting in the need for a reliable, user-friendly online platform to conduct charity auctions seamlessly and maintain employee engagement in fundraising activities.

A mid-sized organization aiming to facilitate online charity events and engage employees through digital fundraising activities.

• Enable the organization to conduct charity auctions online with ease and security.
• Facilitate employee participation in bidding, contributing, and supporting charity initiatives via the platform.
• Support a multi-week auction period to maximize engagement and fundraising potential.
• Provide a dedicated internal communication channel for charity sales and updates.
• Achieve high user adoption rates with minimal training requirements.
• Generate significant fundraising results comparable to previous in-person events.

• User authentication and role-based access control for participants and organizers.
• Item donation submission with item details, images, and starting bid prices.
• Real-time bidding mechanism with automatic outbid notifications.
• Auction timeline management, including start and end dates.
• Internal messaging and notifications for updates and reminders.
• Support for purchase contributions and donations outside bidding.
• Comprehensive reporting dashboard for tracking bids, contributions, and fundraising totals.
• Secure payment processing for contribution purchases.
• Mobile-friendly responsive design for seamless user experience across devices.

• Secure payment gateway for processing transactions
• Internal communication tools or email services for notifications
• Data analytics and reporting systems for tracking engagement and fundraising metrics

• Platform should support at least 300 concurrent users with minimal latency.
• Data security protocols to protect user information and transactions.
• High availability and uptime (no less than 99.5%) during the auction period.
• Scalable infrastructure to accommodate increased participation or future expansion.

The implementation of this online charity auction system is anticipated to facilitate significant fundraising success, potentially exceeding previous in-person event totals, and will enhance employee engagement and collaboration across departments, fostering a positive organizational culture through meaningful participation in charitable activities.