Since 2001, Matchfire has been helping their nonprofit partners raise money for the causes they care about most. Matchfire strives to do work that brings a greater purpose and impact on the world, driving business and social good simultaneously. Through our auctions team, Matchfire supports its customers by creating and managing high-profile, online charity campaigns for eBay for Charity—a platform where sellers, buyers, corporations, and celebrities come together to raise money for charity organizations across the globe.
For over 20 years, we have had the opportunity to manage one of eBay for Charity’s biggest auctions: The Power Lunch with Warren Buffett. As Auction Manager for this high-profile cause, GLIDE and eBay depend on us to ensure that all bidders are prequalified and aided in the bidding process.
The auction moved online in 2003, and winning bids have topped $1 million since 2008. For this year’s campaign, Buffett recruited Stephen and Ayesha Curry to join the auction. Proceeds would be split between Glide and the Currys’ Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation. Buffett stated, “Over the years, I’ve seen how the business community and innovative nonprofits can work together to create real change… Partnering with Stephen and Ayesha to help launch something new in support of these communities is something I’m very happy to be part of.”
Buffett has helped raise more than $54 million for GLIDE, the San Francisco nonprofit supported by his late first wife, Susie Buffett. GLIDE helps San Francisco’s most vulnerable residents overcome hunger and poverty while seeking to create a radically inclusive community mobilized to alleviate suffering. GLIDE’s partnership with Warren Buffett is 20 years strong and has continued to reach record-breaking numbers with the help of Matchfire and eBay for Charity. Matchfire is thrilled to play an integral role in this extraordinary annual auction benefitting a cause dear to the hearts of so many.
To learn more visit https://www.glide.org/