About
Tools that fund what matters
Tofino Auctions is a product of Northworld — a small, independent company in Portland, Oregon that has been building fundraising software for schools, nonprofits, and religious organizations since 2007.
By the numbers
$1.5B+
Raised for good causes
10,000+
Organizations served
25,000+
Events powered
Why Tofino Auctions exists
We built SchoolAuction.net for schools back in 2007. Over the years, more and more nonprofits — community theaters, animal shelters, food banks, libraries, faith communities — asked us to build something for them.
Tofino Auctions is that platform: the same auction and fundraising engine schools have trusted for nearly two decades, reframed for the organizations and events that hold a community together.
What we believe
Built with purpose
We focus on doing a few things exceptionally well instead of trying to be everything to everyone.
Transparent pricing
Published prices. No hidden fees. No surprise renewals.
Donor trust by design
No selling donor data. No manipulative checkout tactics. Just transparent fundraising tools.
Built to last
We’re independent, profitable, and proudly small — so we can be here for the long run.
Other Northworld products
For schools
SchoolAuction.net
Comprehensive auction & fundraising platform built specifically for schools.
For nonprofits
Tofino Auctions — you are here
Fundraising tools for nonprofits, charities, and community organizations.
For banks & their nonprofits
Sunrise Fundraising
Modern fundraising for nonprofits delivered through a trusted local bank.