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Motorcycle Charity Auction Gives You Tips and Tricks On How To Set Up Fundraising Motorcycle Auctions

A motorcycle charity auction

is a fun, exciting way to raise money as well as contribute to the worthwhile causes your organization supports.  Every motorcycle donation you receive that sells at your auction can add a substantial amount of money to your campaign and its’ efforts.  Here, we’ll explore the necessary steps in setting up a motorcycle charity auction for your non profit. 

 

Start accepting motorcycle donations

The first thing you need to do is come up with a process allowing your organization to accept motorcycle donations from supporters.  Design a simple program that you can market to your community, asking for donations and letting people know what advantages they’ll receive by making such a generous contribution.  The internet, local papers, flyers, and magazines are all wonderful resources you can utilize to promote your campaign.  Let potential donors and buyers alike know about your auction event and how they can help.  Provide as much information as possible.  However, remember to write concise, effective statements that will catch others’ attention quickly when they see your material. 

 

Why would someone want to donate a motorcycle to your charity?

Contributing a motorcycle to a charitable organization can be a considerable tax write off for those who donate to your institution.  In many instances, they can gain more from that write off than what they would selling the vehicle outright.  They also won’t have to pay for classifieds advertisements or go through the other hassles of trying to sell their motorcycle through a motorcycle charity auction .  In addition, you can offer them public recognition for their contribution.  Remember to thank them for their offering and let them know how much it means to your non profit and the lives of those your charity supports. 

 

Give donators the proper receipts

Now that you’ve found someone willing to donate his or her motorcycle for a motorcycle charity auction, it’s important that you handle the transaction professionally, courteously, and properly.

Make sure they transfer the title and that you give them a receipt during vehicle pick up.  Once the car has sold at auction, you’ll also need to send them a bill of sale so they can claim their deduction on their taxes.  Take care of title transfers and other related aspects at the time of the donation and then after your auction is over.  Also, remember to keep your own records for tax and other purposes.

 

For more information, check out the IRS website at www.irs.gov and review the following publications:

  • Publication 526, Charitable Contributions
  • Publication 561, Determining The Value of Donated Property
  • Form 8283, Noncash Charitable Contributions
  • Instructions for Form 8283, Noncash Charitable Contributions

 

 

You’ll need to research specific laws in your area or hire an attorney to do so for you in order to make sure you have submitted any required legal forms and have the information you need.  Failing to recognize and complete the necessary steps can lead to future headaches and legal issues.  Do your homework.  Find out what you need, specifically, for charity motorcycle auctions in your state. 

 

You can set up your motorcycle charity auction free at IDonateToCharity.org without paying heavy listing and other fees.  We simply take a small percentage of your auction once your auction has a winner.  Sign up free now at Charitable-auctions.com and enjoy a host of benefits and services specifically developed for non profits and other charitable organizations.

 

Even if you don’t want to accept motorcycle donations, you can still enjoy success by auctioning popular automotive accessories and auto parts.  By signing up, you’ll get access to a tremendous variety of wholesale automotive products that you can auction either in your area or at our IDonateToCharity.org auction site.

 

By utilizing our auction website, you can sell these wholesale items or set up your motorcycle charity auction with no out of pocket expense and no risk to you or your organization.  You merely choose the products you wish to auction and use the pictures and descriptions available to set up your auctions.  Once someone wins an item, go to the wholesale site, fill out the order form, pay the wholesale price, and keep the rest of the money for your charity.  You don’t even have to ship it!  Simply fill out the recipient’s information in the appropriate fields and they will drop ship the items directly to the auction winner.   With such an incredibly easy system and one that requires no upfront money on your part, how can you lose?

 

We have established a special relationship with this wholesale vendor just for not-for-profits like you!  An amazing selection of automotive parts and accessories is available, including mobile video audio and video packages, racing seats, nitro/propane kits, car stereos, back up sensors, step bars, car covers, wheel and tire packages, and so much more all at wholesale prices!  These popular items can go a long way in maintaining the longevity of your organization and raising the funds necessary to successfully support your cause.  

 

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