There is nothing more important than the work non-profits undertake. At charitybuzz, we believe that cause marketing can be both effective and trend setting. Our innovative auctions reach millions on a global basis. Our growing community of bidders are driven to do well, affluent, well educated, well informed and brand loyal.

The charitybuzz approach

Our methods ensure successful results through a focus on value to consumers, collaborative marketing and unsurpassed white-glove service.

Focus on value:

As product development experts, we work with our partners to offer unique, high-end products and experiences that charitybuzz consumers want. Our team of auction experts will work with your charity to deliver sought-after celebrity experiences, luxury travel, unique memorabilia and specialty merchandise — offerings consumers won't find anywhere else.

Focus on collaborative marketing:

Here at charitybuzz, we work with non-profits founded by the most famous names on the planet, including Bette Midler, Andre Agassi, Rosie O'Donnell, Eddie Vedder, Petra Nemcova, Mrs. Robert F. Kennedy and Denis Leary, as well as with smaller charities that address particular needs in their local communities. While publicity efforts may logically focus on the big names, all charities — large and small — benefit from the increased traffic at our website generated by star power. Simply stated, great products partnered with celebrity causes creates "buzz" and generates sales and raises awareness for all our charity partners.

Focus on service:

From the day you begin working with charitybuzz, you will be assigned an auction specialist who is dedicated to ensuring that your auction is successful. Your specialist is your auction expert. She or he will supervise your auction from beginning to end, consult with you on strategic issues, provide you with timely updates and be there to address your questions or concerns. If your plans include a gala live event, our team will work with you to create all necessary marketing materials, plus we'll be on hand to answer questions from potential bidders in the room.

charitybuzz streamlines the process.

We strive to make sure auctions are as straight-forward and as stress free as possible for our charity partners and for our bidders. We assume all of the labor-intensive tasks so that your auction process will be efficient and effective.

Online auctions

Our services are "all inclusive" and span the entire lifecycle of the auction, including:

• Overall account production, project and auction management including all auction execution details.
• Procurement of lots with key celebrities and top corporate sponsors.
• Catalog creation (lot titles, descriptions and images, pricing, category placement, search optimization).
• Creative design and production of auction shell and comprehensive website consultation.
• Credit card authorization, payment collection, fund transfer and bidder qualifications to ensure lots close quickly and comprehensively.
• Near real-time auction metrics and full closing reports and analysis.
• Marketing blitz including targeted email blasts to charitybuzz and charity email subscribers, search engine keywords, and submissions to appropriate blogs, fan sites and other new media outlets.
• Public relations: coordinate appearances on nationally broadcast television shows such as The Today Show, and The View, submissions to well established print and on-air media outlets.
• Lot fulfillment, shipment and complete follow up of all tasks so labor intensive post auction activities are not assumed by the charity.
• Long term corporate cause marketing strategies to build relationships past the auction lifecycle.
• No up front fees: we charge a percentage of revenue raised deducted from the amount we remit to the charity after the auction is closed.

Live auctions

We can bring our extensive community of global upscale bidders to your live event! We strategize how to generate as much excitement as possible by closing key high profile lots that will generate buzz at live galas in addition to lots that close only online. Many of our premium online bidders ask that we bid for them at our live auctions that they cannot attend. In this way, we actually bring these upscale bidders to your event. If a live auction is in your plans, let us prepare a strategy that will allow you to maximize the potential of your live auction by utilizing the amazing reach of the Internet and the thousands of upscale global bidders that are part of the charitybuzz community.

Supporting the charitybuzz community all over the world

We strongly believe that one of the beauties of the Internet is that bidders can participate when they want and from whatever location they choose. We at charitybuzz will always be available to troubleshoot and answer any questions or address any concerns. We provide phone and email support, as well as 24/7 site maintenance, and we continue to learn and improve upon our business model and customer support strategies. Our global family of dedicated supporters who doGOOD and liveWELL serves to emphasize that in 2008 like minded consumers can live anywhere and be part of a close knit and very special community.

charitybuzz charges a fee for its services and does not represent itself as a non-profit.

Charity Partner Highlights

The company prides itself on its roster of esteemed charity partners and top celebrity and corporate donors.

The American Red Cross • Andre Agassi Foundation • Art for Life (Russell Simmons)

• The Candies Foundation • Center For Environmental Education Online (Jayni & Chevy Chase)

Central Park Conservancy • Crohn's and Colitis Foundation • David Yurman

• Denis Leary Firefighters' Foundation • The G&P Foundation (Denise Rich) • Gilda's Club Worldwide

• The Joe Torre Safe at Home Foundation • The Jorge Posada Foundation • Leeza Gibbons Memory Foundation

Mothers Against Drunk Driving • Mayor's Fund to Advance NYC • Mentor Foundation • Musicians on Call

New York Cares • New York Landmark Conservancy • New York Restoration Project (Bette Midler)

Rainforest Foundation- U.S. • Robert F. Kennedy Memorial • Rosie's for All Kids

Samuel Waxman Cancer Research • Saks Fifth Avenue • SKYY Vodka

Songwriter's Hall of Fame • The Paris Review . Waterkeeper • World Poker Tour Enterprises • YMCA

Corporate Sponsorships

We recognize the positive brand attributes associated with effective cause. We partner with the best brands in the business for our affluent, socially aware visitors. We reach millions of viewers in our powerhouse charity auction events and this power is very effective in getting the best names in the business to offer their products and services for the greater good. With experience comes contacts, and our virtual rolodex is second to none. Our references are stellar and we are very proud of corporate partnerships that we make each and every day.

Donor Highlights

Paula Abdul • Aerosmith • Andre Agassi • Giorgio Armani • Lorraine Bracco

Christie Brinkley • Mariah Carey • Chevy Chase • Kelly Clarkson

Stephen Colbert • President Bill Clinton • Glenn Close • Leonardo DiCaprio

Celine Dion • Hilary Duff • James Gandolfini • Hugh Jackman • Angelina Jolie

Derek Jeter • Billy Joel • Jon Bon Jovi • Ethel Kennedy • Carson Kressley

Nick Lachey • Wynton Marsalis • Bette Midler • Miss USA

Julianne Moore • Bill Murray • Petra Nemcova • Paul Newman

Pearl Jam • Rosie O'Donnell • Danika Patrick • Lionel Richie

Kelly Ripa • Susan Sarandon • Paul Shaffer • Jerry Seinfeld

Jessica Simpson • Liz Smith • Bruce Springsteen • Jon Stewart

Joe Torre • Carrie Underwood • Steven Van Zandt • Mark Wahlberg

Barbara Walters • Oprah Winfrey • Tiger Woods

Customer Service

We will make every effort to live up to our sincere belief that the customer is always right. We are incredibly appreciative for all the support that helps us continue to make a difference. We will always prioritize making our shopping experience easy, intuitive and entertaining. We will also continue to pay unparalleled attention to the security realities of shopping online so that our valued customers can shop with ease at all times. Many of our auction lots involve careful coordination with A-list celebrities, and we follow up closely to make sure that all travel and meeting coordination details are conveyed with a "white glove" level of dignity and service that are merited. If at any time, you have a question or concern about a charitybuzz auction, please contact us at 203.226.8306 or at info@charitybuzz.com.