About
Quietly building the tools that fund what matters.
Tofino Auctions is part of Northworld — a small, independent company in Portland, Oregon that has been building fundraising software for schools, non-profits, 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 K–12 schools back in 2007. Over the years, more and more non-profits — 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
Specialized over generic
We build a few things deeply, not many things shallowly.
Transparent pricing
Published prices. No hidden fees. No surprise renewals.
Donor trust by design
We don’t sell donor data. We don’t use dark patterns. Ever.
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 K–12 schools.
For non-profits
Tofino Auctions — you are here
Fundraising tools for non-profits, charities, and community organizations.
For banks & their non-profits
Sunrise Fundraising
Modern fundraising for non-profits delivered through a trusted local bank.
Run a fundraiser worth bragging about.
Try Tofino Auctions free for 30 days.