Auctioning off experiences and products donated by patrons, corporate sponsors, celebrities and high-profile supporters is a growing trend in charity fundraising. Robert Robinson offers some tips on how to get the best return on items under the cyber gavel.

Over the last few years we have seen non-profit organisations and everyday charity donors begin to utilise the internet frequently as a reliable and more accessible route to fundraising. Research published by the Institute of Fundraising estimates that between 2010 and 2013, online donations have increased by a staggering 32 per cent.